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10 Herbal Remedies To Lighten Your Dark Knees Quick!
Buff, tone and exfoliate your dark knees with these herbal remedies!
Why is it that our elbows and knees tend to be darker than the rest of our body parts? Why is the skin on our knees so flaky and dry? Is there any way to lighten dark knees, without resorting to chemicals? Well, the herbal remedies we are about to discuss in this post will put your dark knees days behind, forever.
The skin on your knees tends to be thicker than the rest of your body. Also, there are no oil glands in this area, which makes it dry and prone to becoming dark, when not taken enough care off.
Other factors that contribute to the condition include frequent chafing, genetics, sun exposure, dead skin buildup and hormonal imbalance, to name a few.
First thing's first, apply moisturiser on your elbows and knees as often as you can to keep it from getting dry.
Second, never skip on the sunscreen, even if it is a frigid winter day, UV rays are always lurking even if the sun is not out. Drink ample amount of water to flush out the toxins and hydrate your system.
Other than that, here are some homemade masks to lighten dark knees!
Mustard Oil
Linoleic, erucic and oleic acid present in mustard oil will work to brighten and lighten your dark knees. Before going to bed, massage mustard oil onto your knees for 15 minutes. Let it sit overnight and rinse it off with a mild soap in the morning.
Baking Soda & Milk
Baking soda exfoliates the dead skin cells, whereas lactic acid in the milk moisturises the area. Take a teaspoon of baking soda, using milk, whip it into a thick paste. Apply it to your knees and once dry, scrub and rinse. Try this DIY skin-lightening mask twice a week.
Onion & Lemon Juice
Sulphur and citric acid present in this mask help break down the dead-skin buildup and lighten the skin. Peel, cut and dice one onion. Grind it into a smooth paste. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and glycerin to the mixture. Apply it to your knees. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Later, scrub and rinse.
Petroleum Jelly
Being a deep emollient, petroleum jelly will remove flaky skin and nourish the area. Massage your knees with petroleum jelly every night before going to bed. By morning, you will notice the skin become visibly soft and light. Do this every night, until you notice a visible difference in skin tone.
Besan & Turmeric
Essential vitamins present in besan exfoliate the skin, turmeric lightens the blemishes and yogurt moisturises the skin.
Take a tablespoon of besan, add a pinch of turmeric and a required amount of yogurt, to whip it all in a smooth paste. Apply it to the knees, wait for 30 minutes, and then scrub and rinse. You can also use this mask to exfoliate your entire body.
Vinegar
Acetic acid present in vinegar works as a chemical peel removing tan. Take a few drops of vinegar on a cotton ball, dab it on your knees. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
Orange
Vitamin C is present in ample in orange peel, which can lighten your skin tone. Put orange peel out in the sun to dry. Grind it into a fine powder. Take a teaspoon of the powder in a bowl, add a required amount of rose water, whip it into a smooth paste. Apply it to your knees and wait till it dries. Later, scrub and rinse.
Potato
Potato has a natural bleaching agent that can remove blemishes and whiten the skin. Take 1 boiled potato, mash it into a fine paste. Add a few drops of lemon and apply it to the affected area. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Scrub it thoroughly and then rinse. Try these natural ingredients to lighten skin twice a week.
Tomato
Beta-carotene present in tomato is known to remove tan. Cut a thin slice of tomato, sprinkle some sugar onto it and rub it on your knees and elbows. Do this for 5 minutes and then rinse with plain water. With regular usage of this homemade mask for dark knees, you will notice your skin become visibly lighter in tone with each usage.
Grapes
Just like potato, grapes too are rich in bleaching agents that can naturally lighten your skin. Extract 1 tablespoon of juice from ripe grapes. Using a cotton ball, dab it on the dark area of your body. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then wipe it off with a wet towel. Follow it up with a light moisturiser.
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