How to get rid of dark elbow

Contents

 1 darkening of the elbows

 2 causes of dark elbows

 3 natural recipes to get rid of dark elbows

 3.1 Lemon recipe

 3.2 Yogurt recipe

 3.3 Sugar recipe

 3.4 Almond oil recipe

 3.5 Yogurt and vinegar recipe

 3.6 Mint recipe

 3.7 Cucumber recipe

 3.8 Baking soda recipe

 3.9 Coconut oil recipe

 4 tips to get rid of dark elbows

darkening of the elbows

The problem of black elbows is a common problem among people, as it is unattractive, and may prevent many women from wearing their favorite short-sleeved dresses, and it usually occurs due to the constant wear of the skin. However, getting attractive-looking elbows is not difficult, as there are many natural ways to achieve this.

 Causes of darkening of the elbows

 There are several reasons that lead to darkening of the elbows, including:

 frequent friction.

 Excessive exposure to sunlight.

 Genetic factors. skin dryness.

Hormonal imbalance in the body.

 Obesity.

Dead skin buildup.

 Increased secretion of melanin pigment in those areas.

 Natural recipes to get rid of dark elbows

 lemon recipe

 Lemon is a natural bleach, in addition to its exfoliating properties, and it contains a high amount of vitamin C, which helps remove dead cells and lighten skin tone. And her method:

 Ingredients:

juice of one lemon.

A tablespoon of honey.

 How to prepare:

Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.

 Stir the ingredients to get a homogeneous mixture.

Put the mixture on the elbows, leave for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water.

Repeat this recipe once daily for two weeks.

Note: It is recommended not to be exposed to the sun for three consecutive hours after applying this recipe.

 Yogurt recipe 

Yogurt contains lactic acid, which helps lighten the skin tone, and cleans and moisturizes the skin. And his method:

 Ingredients:

 A teaspoon of plain yogurt.

A teaspoon of white vinegar.

 How to prepare:

 Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.

 Stir the ingredients to get a smooth paste.

Put the paste on the elbows, leave it to dry, and then wash it with warm water.

Repeat this recipe daily for several weeks.

Note: It is recommended to apply a suitable moisturizer to the elbows.

 sugar recipe

 Exfoliation with sugar granules is an effective recipe for lightening the color of the elbows. The sugar granules exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth the surface of the skin.

And her method:

 Ingredients:

Amount of sugar.

 An amount of olive oil equal to the amount of sugar.

How to prepare:

 Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.

 Stir the mixture until it forms a thick paste.

Put the paste on the elbows.

Rub the paste by making circular motions for 5 minutes, then wash it with a mild soap and warm water.

Repeat this recipe once daily.

Almond oil recipe

 Almond oil is rich in vitamin E, which helps lighten elbows and repair damaged skin. And her method:

 Ingredients:

Almond oil.

How to prepare:

 Put some drops of almond oil on the fingers, then massage the elbows with it for a few minutes until the skin absorbs it.

Repeat the recipe daily, once in the morning and once at night.

Yogurt and vinegar recipe

 Yogurt contains ingredients that nourish and cleanse the skin, as it removes dead cells and dirt from the pores, and vinegar helps remove pigmentation from the elbows. And his method is:

Ingredients:

 A tablespoon of yogurt.

A teaspoon of vinegar.

How to prepare:

The ingredients are placed inside the bowl.

 Mix the ingredients well to form a paste.

Put the paste on the elbows, leave them for 15 to 20 minutes, and then wash them with water.

Repeat the recipe daily to get the best results.

Mint recipe

Mint contains volatile oils, which can enhance the production of collagen in the body; Thus, this helps to maintain the color of the skin, and make it more glowing, and thus helps to get rid of the darkening of the elbows. And his method is:

Ingredients:

A handful of fresh mint leaves.

 a cup of boiling water.

A quantity of fresh lemon juice.

Cotton ball.

 How to prepare:

 Soak fresh mint leaves in a cup of boiling water for two to three minutes.

Add lemon juice to the mint drenched.

 The solution is stirred and left to cool.

 Dip a cotton ball in the solution and rub the elbows. Leave the solution on it for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash it off with water.

 Repeat the recipe once or twice a day, to get satisfactory results.

Cucumber recipe

 Cucumber contains natural bleach; Therefore, it helps to lighten the color of the dark elbows, and also maintains the moisture of the skin. Its method is:

Ingredients:

A quantity of cucumber juice.

 An amount of lemon juice equal to the amount of cucumber juice.

A little turmeric powder.

 How to prepare:

 Put the cucumber and lemon juice in the bowl, and stir the mixture well.

 Add turmeric powder to the mixture to form a paste.

 Put the paste on the elbows for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash it with cold water.

Repeat the recipe daily to get the best results.

baking soda recipe 

 Baking soda is one of the effective treatments for lightening the color of the elbows, as it helps reduce excessive pigmentation of the elbows, and it also removes dead skin cells. Its method is:

Ingredients:

 A tablespoon of milk.

A tablespoon of baking soda.

 How to prepare:

Prepare the bowl, and put the ingredients inside.

 Stir the ingredients until a thick paste forms.

 Put the paste on the elbows, then rub it in circular motions for two to three minutes, then wash it with water, then dry it well.

Repeat the recipe every day, noting the desired results after several weeks.

Coconut oil recipe

Coconut oil is an effective recipe for lightening the color of the elbows. This is because it contains vitamin E, which helps lighten skin tone, prevent dehydration by maintaining skin moisture, and helps repair dark and damaged skin. And his method is:

 Ingredients:

A teaspoon of coconut oil.

 Half a teaspoon of lemon juice.

Paper towels.

How to prepare:

 Prepare a bowl, then put coconut oil and lemon juice in it.

 Stir the ingredients to get a homogeneous mixture.

 Rub the mixture on the elbows, and leave them for 15 to 20 minutes.

 Wipe the mixture with paper towels.

 Repeat the recipe once daily.

 Tips to get rid of dark elbows

There are several tips to help get rid of dark elbows, including:

Make sure to clean it regularly; This helps to remove dry skin cells, and crusts in them; Where it is the cause of wrinkles and blackness.

 always moisturize them after cleaning them; In order to prevent drying of the skin in them; Dry skin causes their blackness.

 Make sure to apply sunscreen before going out with an appropriate protection factor; Excessive exposure to the sun makes the skin dry, and thus becomes darker.

 Make sure to follow a proper diet, because of its role in maintaining the health of the skin, and preventing blackening of the elbows, so it is recommended to eat foods rich in vitamins A, E.

Foods that contain vitamin A include sweet potatoes, carrots, lettuce, and dried apricots.

 Among the foods that contain vitamin E: Almonds, and cooked spinach.