Dark Elbows Remedy: Embarrassed by dark elbows? Darkness will go away with these 5 things present at home

News India Live, Digital Desk: We spend hours in the parlor for facial glow, but often some parts of the body like elbows and knees are ignored. Due to friction, accumulation of dead skin cells and lack of proper cleaning, elbows become black and rough. If you too are troubled by this problem and are tired of applying expensive creams and lotions, then the sure cure is hidden in your kitchen itself. Let us know those 5 magical home remedies which will completely eliminate the blackness of your elbows in just a few days.

1. Lemon and Baking Soda: The magic of natural bleach

Lemon contains Vitamin C and citric acid which acts as a natural bleach, while baking soda is helpful in removing dead skin.

How to do: Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle some baking soda on it. Now massage this gently on the elbows for 5-10 minutes.

Benefit: It deeply cleanses and gradually lightens the dark layers.

2. Aloe Vera Gel: A confluence of moisture and shine

Aloe Vera not only hydrates the skin but is also unmatched in reducing blemishes and spots.

How to do: Extract the gel from fresh aloe vera leaf and apply it on the elbows and leave it for 20 minutes. Later wash with lukewarm water.

Benefit: It reduces pigmentation of the skin and makes it soft by removing roughness.

3. Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice: Whitening with Nourishment

Coconut oil deeply nourishes the skin and lemon attacks darkness.

How to do: Mix half teaspoon lemon juice in one teaspoon coconut oil. Apply it on the elbows before sleeping and leave it overnight.

Benefit: This recipe is a panacea for those with dry skin, because along with moisturizing it, it also improves the complexion.

4. Sugar and Olive Oil: Best Homemade Scrub

Scrubbing is the first and most important step to remove blackness from the elbows.

How to do: Make a thick paste by mixing equal amounts of sugar and olive oil. Rub it on the elbows in circular motion.

Benefit: Sugar, being granular, works as an ‘exfoliator’ and olive oil gives a silky feel to the skin.

5. Potato Juice: Enemy of Stubborn Darkness

Potato contains catecholase enzyme, which is famous for improving the complexion of the skin.

How to do: Take a piece of potato or extract its juice and apply it on the elbows. Wash it after 15-20 minutes.

Benefit: This is the safest and most effective method for those with sensitive skin.