7 Tips To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms Knees Elbows At Home

Well, we all love to take care of our skin and some of us take care of our skin beautifully. Regular application of body lotions, body scrubbing and sun protection is what we all do. But you know even then all of us are not blessed with that perfect skin or the dream body. And there are some areas of the body that need special attention. Of course it differs from person to person. But I have seen majority of people have dark underarms, knees and elbows issues. And there are number of creams and lotions which claim to take care of your dark underarms, elbows and knees. But do you know there are 7 Tips To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms Knees Elbows At Home –

Baking Soda – Baking soda is extremely effective in cleansing skin and removing any kind of discoloration or tanning issues.

How to use it –

• Take one tablespoon of baking soda and mix it with milk
• Apply this paste on your knees, elbows and underarms
• Scrub off those areas with the baking soda paste
• Wash off as usual

Turmeric – We all know that turmeric is the best natural bleaching and de-tanning agent. It also has antiseptic properties and thus takes care of any bacterial or fungal infections.

How to use it –

• Take a pinch of turmeric and mix it with honey and milk
• Apply this paste directly on your underarms, elbows and knees
• Let it dry and then wash off as usual

Olive Oil – Sometimes the dirt and darkness is the major cause of darkness of knees, elbows and underarms. So, how to remove it. Not only has it needed good natural scrubbing but also excellent exfoliating properties.

How to use it –

• Mix equal quantity of olive oil and sugar to form a thick paste
• Apply this thick paste on your elbows, knees and underarms
• Let it dry for some time
• Now, wash off with normal water

Lemon – One of the best de-tanning and bleaching products. You can use lemon in numerous ways. And lightening dark knees, elbows and underarms is one of the best ways to use lemons.

How to use it –

1. Cut a slice of lemon
2. Rub those lemon slices on your dark knees, elbows and underarms
3. Wash it off after some time

Aloe Vera Gel – One of the easiest and naturally available home products is aloe vera gel. Since ages aloe vera gel has been used in lightening different body parts.

How to use it –

• Squeeze out fresh leaves of aloe vera gel
• Apply it on your dark knees, elbows and underarms
• Wash it off with normal water

Vinegar – Another kitchen product which is known to beautify skin. vinegar can be used in both skin as well as hair care routine.

How to use it –

• Mix a spoonful of vinegar and yogurt in a clean bowl
• Apply it on the affected areas of your body – knees, underarms, elbows
• Let it dry for some time
• Wash it off with normal water

Natural Oils – Natural oils are known to beautify skin like anything. It has been observed that the darkness is because of lack of moisturization. So, apply any essential oil of choice on the knees, elbows and underarms to get rid of the darkness.

These were my top 7 Tips To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms Knees Elbows At Home. Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below.

*Written By Pallavi Bose