Do you shy away from wearing shorts because you worry about people noticing your dark knees? Is your wardrobe full of long sleeved tops and jackets, just because you really dread people seeing your dark elbows? Well, you’re not the only one struggling with this problem.
Obviously, you may be looking forward to your next beach vacation in the summer but are apprehensive. Well… you can’t have fun on the beach wearing full sleeved tops or pants. You definitely want to wear that LBD or that high slit cocktail dress. But your dark knees; dark elbows; dark underarms make you conscious!!! I’ve seen women desperately trying different methods to conceal these flaws.Don’t let all this rob you of all your self confidence and inhibit you to enjoy life on your terms.
Take my advice, don’t fret. Instead of changing your wardrobe to hide your flaws, find a solution ,so you can wear whatever you want and wherever you want!!!
WHY DO YOUR ELBOWS & KNEES DARKEN?
Dark elbows or dark knees occur when there is accumulation of dark skin in these areas as compared to the rest of the body.
- Accumulation of dead cells
We know that our skin has a 28 days shedding period. If the dead cells are not removed properly, they accumulate and result in the darkness of the skin over time.
- Psoriasis
This medical condition results in the rapid production of the skin cells. As a result, scaling of the skin occurs. In severe conditions, these patches start bleeding.
- Birth control pills
Apart from other side effects, birth control pills also affect your skin, leading to the darkening of skin.
- Eczema
It is also known as atopic dermatitis. In this medical condition, itchy and inflamed patches appear on the skin. This is common among youngsters and babies.
- Melasma
These are referred to as the dark spots, often resulting after a recent pregnancy.
- Age spots and freckles
At times, these are unavoidable because they naturally appear with the growing age.
LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT MAKES DARK KNEES AND DARK ELBOWS WORSE
- Exposure to the dirt
Dirt is a major cause of dark elbows and dark knees. When we take a shower, we usually skip the body areas which are hard to reach. In this way, the dirt starts penetrating the cell layer. Chaffing and friction further worsens the problem. As a result the dead cells develop a dark layer in these areas.
- Extra amount of friction
Our body has a natural tendency to show a reaction. If the body experiences a great deal of friction in any part, it reacts. It builds up a thick layer of cells in that area. As a result, these areas become darker as compared to the rest of the body. In the same way, our knees and elbows become dark.
- Dryness
Intensive friction also results in the removal of moisture from the skin. This condition also leads to the skin darkening. Women often use elbow knee creams but keep the areas extra dry, and the desired results are never achieved.
- Sunlight
Even if the cells are dead, the outer skin absorbs sunlight. This phenomenon further worsens the issue. The dead skin cells are already dark and with exposure to the sun they will get darker.
WHAT MEASURES SHOULD YOU TAKE TO AVOID DARK KNEES AND DARK ELBOWS
- Wear sunscreen
Women whose elbows and knees are dark should apply sun screen before going out. If you’re on a beach, you must apply a good sun screen after every two hours. Areas where the summer is harsh, especially in India, sun screen becomes an integral part of daily life. Women must wear a sun screen apart from a good cream for dark knees and elbows in India.
- Elbows exfoliation
In addition to a good knee cream, you must also use a scrub to get rid of dead cells causing the darkness of knees. Also, don’t rub too hard — this will only irritate the skin around your elbows and knee so be gentle.
- Moisturize and cleanse
After taking a shower, never forget to moisturize your knees and elbows. In the same way, cleanse these areas thoroughly with a good cleanser.
PRODUCTS AND DIYS TO TREAT DARK KNEES AND ELBOWS
- Potatoes
Potato is antioxidant and contains vitamin A. It acts as a bleaching agent and greatly helps in dark elbows and knees lightening.
Steps to follow:
- Grate the potato and squeeze out its juice
- Apply it on the darkened area and leave it for 15 minutes before washing it off.
- Finish by applying a moisturizer.
• Baking soda and Lemon
Baking soda is a natural dark knee removal. Due to its strong exfoliating properties, it swiftly and efficiently removes the dead cells. Lemon acts as a bleaching agent that lightens complexion, it is also rich in antioxidant and vitamin C that reduces pigmentation.
Steps to follow:
- Chop a lemon in two pieces.
- Sprinkle one tablespoon of baking soda on both the pieces of lemon
- Apply it gently on the blackened areas and rub for 1 minute.
- Let it stay for 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
- Repeat this process once every two days for desired effects.
- Honey, lemon and sugar scrub
A good scrub helps to remove the dead cells and also the dirt layer. A scrub of honey and lemon coupled with sugar acts a great exfoliant to remove darkened look of knees and elbows.
- Elbow & Knee balm
Elbow and Knee balm is a perfect solution to this problem. However, you must select a product which helps you retexturise your elbow & knee gently. This balm contains Theobroma Cacao Butter that helps smoothes & soothe rough elbows & knees; kokum butter that helps to soften skin & improve elasticity; sunflower oil that helps lighten the pigmentation on your elbow & knee; orange oil that helps improve skin texture; cinnamon oil that helps to calm dry skin & effectively alleviate aches, pains & stiffness.
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