Dark elbows is a common reality. So, don’t feel bad about those not so attractive elbows that keeps you from wearing your favorite short sleeved dresses. Most women are forever looking for ways to get lighter elbows but in vain.
Dark elbows are unsightly and unnecessary. It is usually caused due to the constant abrasion of the skin of the elbows, causing those areas to become dark. But don’t worry, getting pretty looking elbows is not so difficult. With the tips we have for you today, your elbows will look and feel as beautiful as those of any top movie star.
So here are the top home remedies for dark elbows—easy to use and inexpensive—that are sure to leave your elbows fair again!
The chemical composition that makes up baking soda works very well in exfoliating the skin of the elbows. Baking soda, combined with the soft qualities of moisturising milk, makes this combination extremely potent. Milk also offers fairness and works to heal the dark areas of the elbows. Take about one tbs of baking soda and mix it with an equal amount of milk. Rub this creamy mixture on the elbows and scrub. Then wash off. For best results, repeat this process every alternate day.
Turmeric has long been known to have healing properties for the skin. Any paste which contains turmeric works great as a skin lightening solution. However, never keep turmeric paste on your skin for too long as it may stain your skin! If you do happen to get a stain, don’t worry, it will fade away in a couple of days. The most popular option is to mix turmeric with milk with high fat content. Apply this over the elbows for a few minutes and then wash off with soap. Repeat this a few times a week for optimum results.
Honey acts as a natural balm for the dark skin of the elbows. It also provides natural antibiotic properties. You can apply plain honey on your elbows to reduce the darkness, but it will take time. The better option is to mix one generous tablespoon of honey with equal parts milk and turmeric. Then, apply this paste on the dark areas of the elbows and wait for about half an hour. Wash off with lukewarm water. Do this once every week for best results. You can also mix honey with Aloe Vera in the same pattern as mentioned above.
First things first. Using milk will not give you quick results but in the long run it will give you the desired result. With a swab of cotton, apply full fat milk on the darkened elbows. You can do it everyday and make it a part of your daily routine. Do not wash it off. Not only will this moisturise the skin, it will also alleviate the tanned and unnaturally dark areas of the elbows. And hey, if it’s good enough for Greek and Indian princesses of the past, it’s good enough for us also to use this remedy for dark elbows!
Sugar and olive oil combined make a perfect mix of hard and soft. The sugar in this mixture will help rub off the embedded dirt in the creases of the elbows and the olive oil will then moisturize the elbows. Mix one tbsp of sugar with one tbsp of olive oil and rub this on your elbows in slow, circular motions for a couple of minutes. Then wash off with plain, tepid water.
Natural oils, such as olive oil, have essential lightening properties. Rub lukewarm olive oil on the dark elbows once a day for a few minutes. Do not wash it off. Other natural oils such as coconut oil will act as preventive measures to the skin darkening further. Coconut oil can also be mixed with lemon and applied on the elbows. Wash this off after about five minutes and repeat once every two days.
The simplest and easiest home remedy for dark elbows is lemon. Cut a large lemon in half and then use each side of the lemon on each elbow. Rub each half into the elbow squeeze all the juice out onto the elbow. Remember, this could be a messy process so do it either in your kitchen or your bathroom so it can be washed off of surfaces easily enough. Repeat this every day for a week or two and watch the stunning results.
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