The reason for dark elbows or knees could be due to pigmentation of the skin and scrubbing with soap alone would not help.
Here are some simple remedies to lighten the skin tone of your elbows and knees.
Aloe Vera
It is a great way to make your skin supple. All you need is a aloe vera leaf. You need to break open one of the leaves of aloe vera and apply the pulp on your elbows and knees. After 20 minutes rinse with cold water.
Baking Soda
Make a smooth paste by mixing baking soda with milk. Apply this paste on your elbows and knees. You need to rinse the area in five minutes. You can repeat this routine once a week for two months.
Coconut Oil
Massage coconut oil very well on the affected areas and then have a warm shower. Do not apply soap, just pat dry.
Curd
They are great for moisturising your skin. But did you know, sour curd can be used to lighten skin.
Mix one teaspoon of vinegar and gram flour in sour curd and apply this mix on your elbows and knees. After 15 minutes, rinse it with warm water.
Lemon
Lemon a natural bleaching agent could be of help to lighten the skin tone.
Apply lemon juice on the affected elbow and knees and massage them gently.
After leaving it on for 10 minutes rinse it with warm water. To get better results repeat this for a couple of weeks.
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