How to Clean Dark Elbows, Naturally Clean Dark Elbows

How to Clean Dark Elbows

Sun exposure and a build-up of dead skin cells can cause the skin on your elbows to appear darker than the the skin on the rest of your body. If this is bothersome during the summer months or you are embarrassed to be seen in a T-shirt, don't fret! There are several natural remedies and skin care techniques which will help you rid yourself of worrisome dark coloration on your elbows and knees!

1. Milk and baking soda

This remedy helps to lighten elbows as milk contains lactic acid which reduces skin pigmentation, while the baking soda helps to exfoliate dead skin cells.

Mix enough milk to turn the baking soda in to a paste.

Apply on your elbows and gently scrub it in a circular motion. Do this until you notice your skin is lighter.

2.Turmeric , Honey And Milk

Turmeric has antiseptic properties and milk act as bleach. Honey moisturizes the dry skin and also has antiseptic properties. These natural properties of the ingredients will help to get rid of black elbows and knees.

Mix some turmeric with milk and honey to make it a smooth paste

Apply it on the dark areas and leave it there for at least 20 minutes

Wet your hands and rub it for 2 minutes and then wash it off with water

3. lemon juice

Lemon juice contains citric acid which is a natural bleaching agent. Therefore, applying lemon juice to elbows can help to lighten the skin. To use:

Cut a large lemon in half. Squeeze out some of the juice from both halves so that you have two hollow halves or "cups". Rub each lemon cup over your elbows.

You can rub away any excess pulp, but don't wash your elbows for about 3 hours. This gives the lemon juice time to act more deeply.

Wash off the lemon juice with some warm water. As lemon juice can be drying, you should moisturize the area with your favorite body moisturizer.

Repeat this every day until the dark skin begins to fade. You should see a significant difference within a couple of weeks.

4.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

5. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera reduces the sun damage caused to the skin due to overexposure of the elbows and knees to the sun. It also moisturizes the skin and prevents the dryness which may lead to darkening of the skin.

Take fresh leaves of Aloe Vera and take out the gel by breaking the fleshy leaf.

Apply the fresh gel to the knees and elbows and leave it for half an hour to get fresh looking skin on your elbows and knees.