Irrespective of one’s color, the Knees and elbows becoming black is something that can happen to anyone at all.
Victims are mostly forced not to wear shorts and shirtsleeves just in a way to avoid any form of exposing the darkness.
The good news is that it is something one can treat using some home remedies and we are dedicating this write up to teach you four of those remedies.
Olive oil
Olive oil has some content of natural bleaching properties and it also softens the rough skin on the knees and elbow giving it smoothness and glow.
Method: Rub warm olive oil to the knees and elbows for 10 minutes everyday until changes take effect.
Aloe Vera gel
Aloe Vera moisturizes the skin and prevents dryness which may lead to the darkening of the skin. It also reduces the sun damage caused to the skin due to overexposure to the sun.
Method: Take fresh leaves of Aloe Vera and squeeze out the gel by breaking the fleshy leaf. Apply the fresh gel to the affected part of the knees and elbows and leave it for half an hour.
Baking soda
Baking soda has both exfoliating and skin lightening properties that may help treat dark elbows.
Method: Add a teaspoon of baking soda into a bowl with water, Keep adding and mixing well until you have a desired amount of product. Then, apply directly to your affected elbows, leave it there for about 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse off Repeat twice per week and avoid it touching your face.
Citrus Fruit
Research has it that, supplements containing citrus fruit extracts are very helpful in lightening dark skin patches due to sun exposure, so this will equally be a good use for your dark knees and elbows.
Method: Squeeze the juices out of the citrus fruit into a cup. Use a cotton ball or wash cloth to apply the juice directly to your elbow. Repeat this process daily.
