There are many causes for the darkness and elbows. The reasons could be dead skin cell accumulation, exposure to the sun for a long time or hormonal imbalance, etc. But there are tricks to remove dark elbows and knees.

The elbows and knees do not contain any oil glands, so it is important to keep them away from dryness. It is possible with care and hygiene.

Here are ten incredible and effective tricks and techniques that can help your skin to nourish and remove the dark elbows and knees.

1.     Rub with Cucumber:

The cucumber contains bleaching properties, and it is an effective way to get rid of dark spots under the eyes and lighten the color of elbows and knees. Vitamins presence in cucumber-like Vitamin A and C keep your skin glowing, fresh, and beautiful.

Here is how you can do it:

• Cut thick slices of cucumber and then rub them on your elbows and knees for around 15 minutes.
• Then leave the skin as it is for around five minutes and rinse with cold water.
• You are allowed to mix cucumber juice with lemon juice and then apply it to the elbows, underarms, and knees. Leave the mixture and rinse after 20minutes.

For effective results, repeat the process regularly.

2.     Milk and aloe vera:

Aloe Vera contains substances that keep your skin moisturized and get rid of uneven skin tone. Aloe vera contains properties like anti-bacterial and anti-fungal elements. When you mix it with milk, it can lighten the skin most naturally. It is among the great tricks to remove dark elbows and knees.

Here is how you can do it

• Take a bowl and mix a little quantity of aloe vera and milk into it.
• Then apply the mixture to your elbows and knees.
• Leave it as it is overnight and wash in the morning with warm water.

3.     Baking Soda and lemon:

Lemon is a known skin lightening agent, and it is enriched with vitamin C. Vitamin C helps promote skin cell regeneration and improves the overall skin color. On the other hand, baking soda is an effective cleanser and lightens the dark area of the skin.

Here is how to use it:

• Cut one lemon into two halves.
• Then sprinkle the baking soda on the lemon piece.
• Afterward, rub the lemon on your elbows and knees for one minute.
• Stop rubbing and leave for around fifteen minutes.

For effective and fast results, repeat the process after every two days.

4.     Turmeric:

Turmeric is a popular ingredient to clean and clear all the impurities on the skin. It removes dead skin cells and makes your skin glow without any side effects. Turmeric contains an ingredient called curcumin which helps to reduce melanin production and regulate it accordingly. Melanin levels are responsible for the dark color of the knees and elbows.

Here is how to use it:

• Take one tablespoon of milk and mix some turmeric powder with it.
• Make it like a thick paste and apply it to the elbows and knees.
• Massage the body parts for around 2 to 3 minutes, and then let them dry.
• Once it is dry, rinse with warm water.
• For extra glow and freshness, you can add honey into the mixture.

5.     Potato:

Potato is a great help in lighting the skin tone with its active catecholase enzymes. When you use it daily, it will help your skin tone get lighter and eventually get rid of dark areas.

Here is how to use it:

• Squeeze the juice of the potato and then apply it to dark areas of the skin.
• Leave the juice on the skin for a maximum of fifteen minutes and rinse with cold or Luke warm water.
• Afterward, apply the moisturizer, so the skin stays soft.

The other way to use it is:

• Cut one potato in slices, rub them on your knees and elbows for around ten to 15 minutes, and then wash with cold water.

6.     Coconut oil:

Coconut oil is full of fatty acids, Vitamin E, and essential ingredients that repair dull, dark, and damaged skin.

Here is how you can use it:

• Take coconut oil and rub it on your knees and elbows every time you come out from the shower.
• Massage the affected area for no more than three minutes until you feel oil is completely absorbed.
• For more effective results, mix lemon juice with coconut oil.

7.     Olive oil with sugar:

Sugar is used greatly as a skin exfoliating agent. You can use a homemade scrub of olive oil and sugar to remove dead skin cells.

Here is how to use it:

• Take one tbsp of each olive oil and sugar and mix them and make a fine paste.
• Apply the mixture to your affected areas and massage them in a circular motion for around 5 minutes.
• Repeat the process once every week.

The scrub is good to cleanse your face, but ensure that you do not rub too hard as it can cause red skin and hurt your skin in the process.

8.     Oatmeal scrub:

Oatmeal has great benefits for health, and it is equally beneficial for perfect skin tone. It helps in lighting the dark skin around elbows and knees. To start with the process, you are required things like; lemon juice, salt, and oatmeal.

Here is how to use it:

• Talk a bowl and mix juice of half lemon with half tbsp of oatmeal along with salt pinch.
• Then apply the scrub on knees and elbows in circulation motions for not more than fifteen minutes.
• Rinse them with warm water
• You can repeat the process thrice or four times a week.
• For more effective results, combine two tablespoons of milk with two tablespoons of oatmeal and massage the elbows and knees for around ten minutes. Then wash it off with warm water.

You will feel your skin gets softer, smoother, healthier, bright, and glowing.

9.     Yogurt with vinegar:

Yogurt is rich in lactic acid, and vinegar contains acetic acid, both ingredients cleanse your affected areas, and you will get glowing skin in no time.

Here is how to use it:

Take one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar along with one tablespoon of yogurt. Make a mixture

• Apply it on your elbows and knees.
• Then leave for 12 to 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
• For best results, repeat the process three to four times a week.

The other way to use the ingredients is:

• Mix the apple cider vinegar with tap water and apply on affected areas with cotton balls.
• Leave it as it is for around 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

10.                       Lemon & Honey:

Honey is one of the greatest natural moisturizers for the skin. It also lets your skin glow and makes it softer to touch. Along with lemon, the combination can do wonders on the skin.

Here is how to use it:

• Take the juice of half lemon, one tablespoon of baking soda, and two tablespoons of honey and mix them in a bowl.
• Then apply the mixture on knees and elbows.
• Let it stay on your skin for not more than thirty minutes, and rinse it off with tap water.

You can also use honey with aloe vera for the same purpose. Here is how you can do it:

• Take one tablespoon of milk, one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, and one tablespoon of honey.
• Make a paste in the bowl and apply it on the elbows and knees for fifteen minutes.
• After that, rinse with warm water.

So what are your tricks to remove dark elbows and knees? Are there any tips in your pocket? Which one of the above did you like the most? Please share with us in the comments below. Until then, See Ya!

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