Do you feel edgy when it comes to wearing of knee-length bottom wear or any sleeveless tops? Surprisingly, you are not the only one. So instead of hiding your dark elbows and knees with long jackets and tops, it is better to look for a great solution. Pigmented areas are hard to clean by scrubbing with soaps as you will make the skin feel dry instead of making it look even.
Reason for the birth of these dead cells
- If you’re someone who is not much strict with their hygiene routine, then you are on the verge of facing this issue.
- Friction is another reason. Surprised, right? Yes, when the body faces any sort of friction in these areas they naturally build up a thick layer to protect the sensitive dermis in the underlying layers.
- Sunlight is responsible for darkening of the skin. Dead cells absorb more rays and become darker. So, try covering your knees and elbows with more SPF.
Other factors include dry skin, obesity, genetic factors, hormonal imbalance, an increase of dead skin and melanin pigment secretion.
Ways to cure this ugly skin problem
Lemon
How can we talk about beauty care and not mention lemon? As lemon has a great bleaching property which can make your skin shades lighter. You just have to apply it to the dark area and leave them for 10 minutes. Then rinse it with water. If you have a sensitive skin you can also add some rose water to it to dilute the solution.
Yogurt
Lactic acid is great for lightening the skin tone by moisturizing and cleansing the skin. All you need to do is mix the yogurt with some vinegar to make a fine paste. Now apply it to the affected area and keep it for 10 minutes. Rinse it properly with water and apply some moisturizer.
Sugar
Scrubbing is a great way of removing dead cells. So instead of buying artificial cosmetics, it is better to grind some sugar and mix it with either olive or coconut oil. Now scrub that portion in circular motions for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat this until the skin tone becomes lighter.
Baking soda
This gentle cleanser is very good in effectively removing dead cells and calm down hyperpigmentation. You will need one spoon of baking soda mixed with one spoon of milk. Massage the affected area in a circular motion for at least 3 minutes. Rinse it and try this method on alternate days for best results.
Exfoliating brush
A loofah or the exfoliating brush can help you to easily remove dead cells from your knees and elbows. During shower just add some liquid soap to it so that you can easily clean the dirt and dead cells.
Coconut oil
As coconut oil has a moisturizing and hydrating power so you can mix it with walnut powder and use as a scrub. It will add vitamin E to your skin and prevent dryness. It is an effective process as it easily lightens the skin by repairing it from within.
Hydrogen peroxide
This is a medical method removing dead cells. You have to add 3% of this to your cotton ball and apply it to the area. Keep it for 15 minutes and rinse it. As it has a bleeding property so it will clear out the dead cells. If you have a sensitive skin do not forget to dilute it with water.
Orange
For lightening the skin tone you can add some honey with the orange peel. They both act as a bleaching element. Make the paste and apply it to the area and massage them gently in circular motions for 15 minutes. Rinse it with water and try it for 3 times a week.
Apple cider
The elements present in it is of acidic nature and hence acts as a bleaching agent. So, for exfoliating and lightening the skin dilute the vinegar with water and apply it with a cotton ball. Keep it for some minutes and rinse it.
These are some great ways of using basic kitchen ingredients to get rid of both dead cells and embarrassment. If you can dedicate 10 minutes, then with patience and time you can find no traces of these dead cells.
