How To Remove Dark Knees And Elbows In 10 Natural Ways

Nov 22, 2018

Do you have dark knees and elbows? This can be caused by a number of factors including friction, built-up dead skin cells, overexposure to the sun, and even a hormonal imbalance. One thing the knees and elbows lack is oil glands. You need to protect them from dryness using care and hygiene.

Let's take a look at 10 effective techniques to nourish your skin and get rid of the dark patches.

Lemon has a proven history of lightening skin naturally. It has a deep abundance of Vitamin C and antioxidants to promote skin rejuvenation. Baking soda acts as a gentle scrub, while also lightening the skin.

• Cut a lemon in half.
• Apply 1 tablespoon of baking soda to the cut surface of the lemon.
• Rub the lemon and baking soda onto your elbows and knees for one minute.
• Let the juices and baking soda stay on the skin for 15 minutes, then rinse. Repeat every other day.

What makes a potato a good option for lightening the skin is the catecholase enzymes it contains. These naturally brighten the skin while softening it simultaneously.

• Grate the potato into a fine mash.
• Using paper towels, squeeze the juice out.
• Apply the potatoes to the dark patches.
• Let it sit on the skin for 15 minutes, then rinse off.

Another option is to rub a thick slice of potato on your elbows and knees for 15 minutes and rinse.

The Vitamin E and fatty acids found in coconut oil help the skin repair damage that causes dark patches.

• Apply coconut oil to your elbows and knees after you get out of the bath or shower.
• Massage it in for three minutes or until the skin completely absorbs it.

You can also mix a half-teaspoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of coconut oil. Massage the mixture into your dark patches for a few minutes.

The juice in cucumbers has the ability to lighten the skin, which makes it a perfect natural solution for dark knees and elbows. The rich volume of Vitamins A and C refreshes the skin.

• Cut up a cucumber into thick slices.
• Gently rub the slices on your elbows and knees for 15 minutes.
• Let the juices sit for five minutes, then rinse with cold water. 

Another option is to mix cucumber juice and lemon juice in equal parts. Apply the liquid to your knees and elbows. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse.

Sugar is a very effective scrub for removing dead skin cells. Olive oil moisturizes as it nourishes your skin.

• Mix equal parts sugar and olive oil.
• Apply the mixture to your knees and elbows.
• Use a circular motion to massage it into your skin for five minutes.
• Repeat every week for best results.

This scrub mixture works well to moisturize and nourish your face. Just be careful to not massage too hard.

Vinegar contains acetic acid while yogurt contains lactic acid. Combined, these two acids helps to clean and lighten the dark patches on your elbows and knees.

• Combine equal parts of the vinegar and yogurt.
• Apply the combination to the dark patches, letting it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
• Repeat 4 times a week to get the best results.

Apple cider vinegar can also go on straight.

• Just dip a cotton ball in a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar.
• Apply it to your elbows and knees.
• Let sit for 15 minutes before washing it off.

The fibrous nature of oatmeal makes it an excellent scrub. Combine it with lemon and salt for a bright, flawless skin tone.

• Mix a half-tablespoon of oatmeal with the juice of a half lemon.
• Add a pinch of salt. Apply the mixture to your knees and elbows.
• Use circular motions to massage it into the skin for 15 minutes.
• Rinse. Repeat 3 times a week for optimal results.

Another option is to combine equal parts oatmeal and milk. Massage into the dark patches for 10 minutes and rinse.

One of the essential properties of honey is its ability to moisturize the skin. Combining it with lemon will brighten dark patches while deeply moisturizing the skin below.

• Combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda, the juice of a half of a lemon, and 2 tablespoons of honey.
• Apply the creamy mixture to your elbows and knees.
• Let it dry for 30 minutes and rinse.

You can also mix 1 tablespoon of honey with a teaspoon of milk and a tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel. Apply it to your skin for 15 minutes, then rinse.

Turmeric contains a compound that helps reduce and regulate the amount of melanin the skin produces. Excess melanin can create those dark patches. In addition, turmeric helps remove dead skin cells and other impurities.

• Combine some turmeric to a teaspoon of milk.
• Apply the mixture to your elbows and knees.
• Massage it in and leave it to dry.
• Rinse the mixture off.

For better effects, you can add honey to the turmeric and milk mixture.

Aloe Vera is rich in components which help brighten the skin while moisturizing it at the same time. Combining Aloe Vera with milk is an easy way to gently remove the dark patches on your skin.

• Combine equal parts milk and Aloe Vera gel.
• Apply the mixture to your elbows and knees.
• Let it dry and leave it on overnight.
• Rinse it off in the morning.

Another option is to cut open an Aloe Vera leaf and apply the gel directly to your elbows and knees. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse.

With any of these techniques, your elbows and knees will look lighter and feel smoother. Do you have any other methods you use? Let us know about them. Also, do you have any family members or friends who might be interested in reading this article? Give them that opportunity.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!