If you believe you are the only one who has dark elbows and knees, you are mistaken. Many of us develop dark knees and elbows as a result of dead skin accumulation, overexposure to sunlight, or an increase in melanin production in the body. Don’t throw away your sleeveless shorts and dresses just yet; there are several ways to get rid of dark elbows and knees but for a fast result, we are limiting it to the best two remedies. scroll down to read through

Got dark knees and elbows? Try these Remedies

Lemon Juice With Sugar And Honey

You Will Need

• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Steps…

1. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a bowl.
2. Add a tablespoon each of sugar and honey to it.
3. Mix well and scrub your elbows and knees gently using this mixture.
4. Leave it on your skin for about 20 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.

You can do this once every alternate day.

Lemon, honey, and sugar make for an excellent skin-lightening scrub. Both lemon juice and honey have shown skin-lightening properties, and sugar is known for its exfoliating properties. Hence, this remedy is perfect for treating dark elbows and knees.

 Turmeric

You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder
• Water (as required)

Steps…

1. Add a little lemon juice to the turmeric powder and mix well to form a thick paste.
2. Apply the turmeric paste to the affected areas.
3. Allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes before washing it off.

Do this once every alternate day for faster results.

Turmeric has been used for skin lightening for ages. The curcumin it contains inhibits the activity of melanin (skin pigment) in your body, reducing the darkness of your elbows and knees.