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10 Natural Home Remedies Get Rid of Dark Knees

By on November 19, 2016

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dark Knees:

Due to rush of time, sometimes you tend to miss out cleaning your elbows and knees so they become dark in color. As a result, you tend to avoid short dresses and skirts so that you can hide your dark knees.

Dark Knees and Elbows can be Treated by Home Remedies

Dark Knees and Elbows can be Treated by Home Remedies

Knee area gets dried off easily so it needs lot of moisture and cleaning. Exposure to sun, pressure on the knees and accumulation of dead skin cells leads to darkening of knees. It needs special care and cleaning regime to get rid of the dark spots on the knees.

Let’s take a look at some of the amazing home remedies that will keep your knees free from dirt and they will get an even skin tone in few days.

Remedy#1: Mustard Oil Home Remedy to Get Rid of Dark Knees

Mustard oil is full of linoleic, erucic and oleic acid that helps in keeping the skin moisturized and improves the tone of darkened knees. Just take some mustard oil and massage it well on your knees for 15 minutes after the shower.

Mustard oil helps in lightening the skin tone

Mustard oil helps in lightening the skin tone

Leave it on for few hours and then wash it off with warm water and soap. Repeat this process on daily basis to keep your skin moisturized and clear from the dirt.

Remedy#2: Mint & Lemon Juice Remedy to Get Rid of Dark Knees

Mint has anti-inflammatory properties which cures the scares and blemishes. It takes care of the skin by boosting the collagen and keeps the skin rejuvenated. Take half cup of water and add few mint leaves in it. Now squeeze half of the lemon in this water and let it boil for 5 minutes.

After that, take it off from the flame and cool it off. Now take some cotton and dip it in this mixture. Apply it on your knees and elbows and let it remain for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and repeat this regularly for curing dark spots on the knees.

Remedy#3: Gram flour & Yogurt Remedy to Get Rid of Dark Knees

Gram flour has the quality to exfoliate your skin and remove the dead skin cells. Yogurt has the power to give your skin an even tone. Take 2 tbsp of gram flour and mix 1 tsp of yogurt in it to form a paste. Apply this paste on your knees for 15-20 minutes and let it dry.

Gram Flour exfoliates the skin and yogurt lightens the skin tone

Gram Flour exfoliates the skin and yogurt lightens the skin tone

Then remove it slowly by gently massaging it in circular motions. Then rinse off with plain water, this will remove the dirt from the knees and give them a soft and bright look.

Remedy#4: Onion and Garlic Remedy to Get Rid of Dark Knees

Take 1 clove of garlic and 1 onion and peel off their skin. Grate onion and garlic finely and mix them together. Now rub them on dark knees for atleast 10 minutes and then wash off with mild soap.

This paste will remove the dirt from the knees and make their tone lighter.

Remedy#5: Baking Soda & Milk Remedy to Get Rid of Dark Knees

Baking soda is a great exfoliator as it removes the dead skin in an effective way. Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda into milk and make a thick paste. Apply this mixture on the dark knees and scrub gently for atleast 5 minutes.

Baking soda is a good exfoliator for the skin

Baking soda is a good exfoliator for the skin

Wash off with water and you will see that your dark knees will be lightened a bit. Here will be visible difference with regular use of this paste.

Remedy#6: Gram Flour, Turmeric, Milk and Lemon

Take 2 tsps of gram flour and mix 1 tsp turmeric in it along with 2 tbsp milk..Also mix 1 tsp lemon juice in it along with rose water and mix them well to form a paste. Now apply this paste on your elbows and knees and let it remain there for 15 minutes.

Remove it gently after it dries up and then wash off with plain water. Apply some rosewater and pat dry. You can repeat this process twice a week to remove dirt and darkness from knees and elbows.

Remedy#7: Yogurt and Almond Remedy to Get Rid of Dark Knees

Take 8-10 almonds and grind them coarsely in a grinder. Now mix 2 tbsps of yogurt to this powder and mix well. Now wet your fingertips and apply this paste on your knees and elbows, rubbing it gently.

Yogurt and almond helps in exfoliating the skin and makes it soft

Yogurt and almond helps in exfoliating the skin and makes it soft

Then leave this paste for 15-20 minutes on your knees and elbows and let it dry. Then wash it off with water and repeat this process once or twice in a week.

Remedy#8: Aloe Vera and Honey

Take the juice of Aloe Vera and add 1 tsp of honey to it. Now mix it well and massage into your knees and elbows for atleast 20 minutes. Now wash it off with soap and water. Repeat this process daily to get rid of dark knees and elbows.

Remedy#9: Papaya 

Take a ripe papaya and cut it into slices. Now take 2-3 slices and mash them well to form a paste. Now apply this paste to your knees and elbows and leave it there for 15 minutes. Then simply wash off this paste with water.

Papaya helps in lightening the dark skin

Papaya helps in lightening the dark skin

You can use the remaining mixture afterwards as you can repeat the process twice in a week. Papaya has moisturizing properties and it also helps in lightening the skin tone.

Remedy#10: Sugar and Olive Oil

Take 2 tsps of sugar and olive oil to form a thick mixture of them. Apply this mixture on elbows and knees. Now rub this mixture on your elbows and knees gently for five minutes. Use a mild soap to wash it off gently with water.

Sugar helps in exfoliating your skin and olive oil will moisturize it well making it soft and supple.

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.
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