BEST and SIMPLE Ways To Get Rid Of Those DARK Knees, Elbows

Embarrassed about dark knees and elbows? Dry skin can affect any part of the body. However, the knees and elbows often receive harsh treatment when due to bending, leaning and kneeling. Dry skin on the knees and elbows is especially noticeable because the skin is thick and becomes dark and unsightly with a soiled appearance.

There are no oil glands in knee or elbow skin, so these areas dry out easily and collect dirt and impurities that are difficult to remove. Sun exposure, friction, pressure, and the buildup of dead skin cells also contribute to dark knees and elbows.


You don’t have to spend tons of money on salon treatments to get the even skin tone you want. The inexpensive remedies listed below are just as effective, and the results are long-lasting. They combine exfoliation, bleaching, and moisturizing techniques that will get rid of dark patches for good. So, here is a good chance for you to stop avoiding short skirts and sleeveless tops.

Sugar
To lighten the skin tone of your knees and elbows, you can also use a homemade sugar scrub. Sugar granules help exfoliate dead skin cells and soften the skin. Mix equal amounts of sugar and olive oil to make a thick paste, apply this paste on your knees and elbows and rub it around using circular motions for 5 minutes.
Wash it off with a mild soap and warm water. Do this once daily until the skin tone around your knees and elbows lightens, repeat this treatment on a weekly basis.

Baking soda and milk
Baking soda exfoliates the skin and scrubs away dead skin cells while milk bleaches and cleanses the skin. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda into milk to make a thick paste. Apply to knees and elbows, scrubbing gently in circles, wash off with water. Repeat daily or every other day. Once you see results, reduce to once a week.

Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice
 Mix one teaspoon of coconut oil with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice in a small glass bowl. Rub this natural whitening solution onto your dark elbows and knees and leave it there for 15 to 20 minutes. Wipe off any excess lotion using paper towels. Coconut oil is not only very soothing, but it works as a hydrating agent and natural bleacher.

Yogurt and vinegar
This combination contains both lactic and acetic acid each of which helps lighten your skin colour. To use, combine one teaspoon of yogurt with one teaspoon of white vinegar and mix until they form a consistent paste. Apply to elbows, rubbing in a circular motion. Leave for 20 minutes, then rinse off and moisturize.

Sugar And Olive Oil

The sugar present in this home remedy work as exfoliate and the olive oil will moisturize the skin. Mix equal quantities of olive oil and sugar to make a thick paste apply this mix on to the black knees and elbow. Rub the skin using this mixture for about five minutes, wash using mild soap and water.

Olive Oil
This oil has natural bleaching properties and it also softens the rough skin on the knees and elbow giving it smoothness and glow. This is one of the cheapest remedy for dark skin formed by friction and dryness. Rub warm olive oil to the knees and elbows every day for 10 minutes

Exfoliating Brush
You can use any exfoliating brush or loofah to remove the dead cells from the knee and elbow. Use the exfoliating brush or loofah while taking bath, when the skin is moist and scrub the skin in circular motion.

Bleaching Fruits
Fruits like lemon, tomato and grapes have bleaching property and help to get rid of black skin when used regularly. Apply the juice of any of the bleaching fruits regularly to the skin, you can use different fruit juices on different days.

Aloe Vera gel

Aloe Vera is great for the skin, and has been used for sunburns and other skin conditions for thousands of years. Using this on black knees and elbows will help to reduce the damage caused by the sun, moisturize, and help prevent further black skin from appearing. Using aloe vera gel in its natural state is the best way to achieve the results you are looking for. Apply the fresh gel to your knees and elbows and let sit for about thirty minutes before rinsing it off. Your skin will look fresh, much smoother, and the darkness will be visibly lighter.

Use Moisturizers
Moisturizers hydrate the skin and avoid the dryness of the skin. This will prevent darkening of the skin. The moisturizers also reduce the friction on the skin. Apply good quality moisturizes after having shower to keep your skin fresh and supple.