NATURAL WAYS TO LIGHTEN YOUR ELBOW & KNEES

Rough, darkened knees and elbow are a common problem. They become dark because of dead skin cells. Elbow skin is naturally thicker and more prone to moisture loss than other skin.
On top of it, the wear and tear of leaning over them can further roughen the skin and make it coarse.

METHOD 1

Things Needed:

i.                    Carrot Oil

ii.                  Lemon/Lime Juice

iii.                Unadulterated Honey

iv.                Granulated Sugar

Mix the above items together in bowl and apply on your elbows and knees. Scrub gently with a soft brush, and then leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water, dry gently and moisturize with a mixture of Carrot Oil and Rose Water. This can be done once or twice a week.

METHOD 2

Things Needed:

i.                    Liquid Milk(contains lactic acid which reduces skin pigmentation)

ii.                  Baking Soda(helps to exfoliate dead skin cells)

Mix both together with enough milk to turn the baking soda into a paste. Apply on your elbows and knees, with a soft brush; gently scrub it in a circular motion for 20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water. Do this often until you notice your skin is lighter.

METHOD 3

Things Needed:

i.                    Lemon/Lime Juice

ii.                  Yogurt

Mix the juice and yogurt in a cup. Apply to your clean elbows and knees. With a soft brush, scrub it gently; allow to dry before washing off with warm water. Towel-dry and apply your moisturizer.


METHOD 4

Things Needed:

i.                    Sugar(White or Brown)

ii.                  Oil(Coconut, Olive or Carrot Oil)

Mix the oil with the sugar and apply to your knees and elbows. Be careful not to scrub too hard or use this method frequently as this may cause your skin to produce more cells which can make your elbows even darker. Scrub with a soft brush very gently, and rinse out with warm water. This can be done once or twice a week.


METHOD 5

Things Needed:

i.                    Lemon/Lime Juice

ii.                  Moisturizing Lotion

Cut a large lemon/lime into two equal halves. Squeeze out a little juice from the lemon or lime, apply to your knees and elbows with a cotton bud, then scrub each lemon/lime halves onto your elbows and knees for 15 to 20 minutes. Rub away the pulp. Allow to dry, and then apply your moisturizing lotion to your elbows and knees. This method can be done daily.

METHOD 6

Things Needed:

i.                    Coconut Oil

ii.                  Lemon/Lime Juice

Mix one tspful of coconut oil with ½ tspful of lemon/lime juice in a small glass bowl. Rub this natural whitening solution onto your dark elbows and knees and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Wipe off any excess lotion using paper towels. Coconut oil is not only very soothing, but it works as a hydrating agent and natural bleacher.
Take time to read go through the different methods and apply the one that is convenient for you. All the methods will produce the same result – Lighten your dark knees and elbows.