Tips to get rid of dark knee and elbow : Dark knees and Elbow

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 In this article will talk about "Tips to get rid of knee pigmentation". darkness of the skin occurs when the skin makes or has excess melanin pigment. dark knees is the form of hyper-pigmentation.

Having a darkness is not health issue. people want to get rid of pigmentation to match the skin on their knees with the rest of the body.

So what cause knee dark more than any other part of the body, it is because-

• Direct sun exposure
• Certain skin condition 
• Hyper-pigmentation
• Friction
• Accumulation of dead skin cells  

Tips to get rid of dark knees

1. Lemon with Baking Soda

As we know lemon is packed with antioxidant and Vitamin C which helps in skin regeneration and improve skin complexion. Baking soda works as cleanser for skin.

• Take half lemon
• Pour baking soda on lemon
• Gently rub on your Knee and elbow for 1 min
• let is set for 15 min and than rinse. 

2. Turmeric

Turmeric contains antioxidant and anti-inflammtory properties which helps to reduce impurities and dead skin cells from elbow and knee. 

turmeric contains a Curcumin which helps reduce and regulate the more production of melanin which is responsible for dark skin color.

• You can mix turmeric with milk or not
• Direct apply on knee or elbow
• gently massage for 1-2 min and let it dry 
• Wash off with water 

3. Cucumber

As we know cucumber is know for their hydrating properties but it also contain bleaching properties which helps to remove dead skin cells and keep moisturized.

• Cut down cucumber in thick peaces 
• gently rub on your knee and elbow for 5-10  minutes.
• rinse with water 

4. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains Vitamin E and essential fatty acid which help to reduce dark pigmentation of the skin and repair dark and damage skin.

• Apply coconut oil on elbow or knee
• Gently massage for 2-3 minutes until the oil is absorbed by the skin 

5. Honey

Honey contains moisturizing properties it helps in moisture the skin and regenerate the skin and lighting the skin tone. 

• You can mix honey with turmeric or milk
• Directly apply on your elbow or knee
• Gently rub for 1-2 min and leave for 20 min 
• Wash off with cold water.