TIPS TO GET RID OF BLACK ELBOWS AND KNEES
We often experience that the skin on your elbows and knees is relatively harder and rougher as compared to the rest of your body. Dark patches on the elbows and knees are a common problem that everyone is facing. It requires intense scrubbing to abolish dead skin cells which many people tend to ignore and skip. For many women, it becomes difficult or embarrassing to wear a sleeveless top or dress that emphasizes dark elbows. In addition, dark knees also keep you away from shorts and skirts. Many times we care only for the skin on arms and face, the elbow part often gets neglected.
However, there are no instant results are possible to lighten dark patches on your elbows and knees. Unhealthy diet, poor eating habits and lack of certain vitamins may be triggering the condition. So, try to consume food rich in vitamin A, C, E and B12 like carrots, beetroot, apples, fish, pomegranates, broccoli, kale, citrus fruits and so on. Jojoba oil, avocado and olive oil are also considering good skin moisturizers. These foods greatly improve the skin condition. One fact should also be considered that excessive dryness also causes skin darkening.
In addition, you should also get yourself tested for polycystic ovary syndrome and diabetes, as they are mainly responsible for skin darkening in patients. The list of tips and natural remedies mention below will help you lighten the dark patches on your knees and elbows.
TIPS TO PREVENT DARKENING OF THE SKIN
- Avoid resting on your elbows and kneeling on your knees
- Daily scrub your elbows and knees while taking bath
- Avoid sun exposure
- Take a well-balanced and healthy diet
- Do not keep or rest your elbows on the table.
- Make use of exfoliating brush or loofah
- Make use of sunscreen lotion while going out in the sun
- Apply good quality moisturizer twice in a day that contains vitamin A and E
- Apply aloe vera gel on the dark patches
- Apply any natural oil such as coconut, sesame or olive oil on the affected areas to lighten the skin
- Simply use pumice stone to remove the dead skin while taking bath