Moisturizing Dark Discoloration of Elbows and Knees For Smoother Complexion

Discolored areas of the skin are usually caused by lack of moisture. This is most evident in the elbows and knees. There are some very effective ways to moisturize elbows and knees, so they blend better with your overall skin tone and complexion.
Discolored areas of the skin are usually caused by lack of moisture. This is most evident in the elbows and knees. There are some very effective ways to moisturize elbows and knees, so they blend better with your overall skin tone and complexion.
Dark elbows and knees – How to get rid of them
There are homemade recipes easy to prepare and topical treatments handy to buy.
Take your pick: Homemade skin bleach remedies!

1.Mix a paste of 1 tsp Vitamin E, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp glycerin, and 4 Tbsp milk. Massage and leave on dark knees and elbows for 15 minutes before washing off.
2.Rub with lime or lemon juice, leave for 10-15 minutes. Soak a towel in hot water and scrub it on dark elbows and knees.
3.Mix 1 tsp coconut oil and ½ tsp of lime or lemon juice. Do the same way with the hot towel.
4.Right after shower, massage mustard oil on affected area. Rinse off with warm water.
5.Another way to use lemon is to cut it into two pieces. Then put each piece on each elbow and leave them on for 15-20 minutes daily (I find this method… uummm… really amusing ).
6.Make a paste of besan flour and lime juice and apply on elbows and knees. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off.
Dark knees and elbows: How to prevent them
Moisturizing is key to preventing dark elbows and knees.
If you have olive oil in your kitchen, you can use it to massage on these areas before bedtime. Or simply use your favorite lotion twice a day to keep elbows and knees hydrated.
If you have particularly dry skin, Eucerin Lotion is best.
When you exfoliate or scrub your body (my favorite is St. Ives Apricot Scrub once a week), pay special attention to the knees and elbows. But don’t overdo it. Too much friction can cause skin darkening.

Other Natural Ways To Remove Blackheads
Once you have a breakout of blackheads, there are natural remedies you can use to fight the infection in the area, clean out the pore, and get rid of the blackheads.
Distilled vinegar is a very potent anti-bacterial that fights infection in your pores. Once the infection is gone the swelling will reduce. This makes it easier to remove the material clogging the poor and get rid of the blackheads.
It also tones your skin, keeping pores tight so that additional bacteria will not get in them and cause more blackheads. Distilled vinegar is very potent, so you should dilute it with water before you use it.
Cucumber juice, when used as a topical application, is known to cut through the material clogging the pore and remove it along with the blackhead. It is also works similarly to reduce acne related cysts and papules.
When it is combined with alfalfa, carrot, or lettuce juice it increases in effectiveness. It is also believed that this juice cocktail can help reduce acne scars as well.
The citric acid in juice made from citrus, such as lemon or orange, is known to be a natural way to exfoliate. It removes dead skin cells that can accumulate in your pores and clog them.
This natural method of removing blackheads also acts as bleach, lightening any scarring left from your blackheads and other acne. To use the juice, it should be applied as a topical treatment.
Applying it with a cotton ball will make sure you do not rub it in too hard. You should leave the juice on for at least 10 minutes and then wash it away with cool water.