Goodbye to Dark Armpits, Knees & Elbows

The build-up of thick and dead skin formed by the friction or pressure in elbows or knees or in ankles causes the skin to turn black.

DARK ARMPITS

Dark colouration of the armpit is very common and normal. It is caused by certain things and activities such as shaving, regular use of hair removing creams, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms, accumulation of dead skin cells, and use of alcohol-based deodorants and antiperspirants.

1. Try a  natural bleaching agent such as potato, cucumber, lemon, egg oil. The acidic, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties in these vegetables and fruits allow them to lighten the skin naturally.

• For potato, cucumber and lemon; rub a slice of these veggies on the dark area, or blend into a paste and apply on the dark areas. Follow-up by rinsing off proper after 10 mins and, if necessary, applying moisturiser.

n.b With continued use, lemons can dry out the skin).

2. Moisturise with fresh aloe vera. 

3. Exfoliate as dark armpits can be caused by dry dead skin cells in that area. 

• Churn the sugar in the mixer/blender lightly. The granularity of the sugar should be maintained.
• Put  turmeric in the sugar.
• Now add lemon juice in the mixture.
• Apply this mixture for 15-20 minutes on your underarm area and scrub off gently.
• Wash the area with lukewarm water.
• Apply it twice a week to get faster results..

4. Start waxing and stop shaving. Shaving  leaves ingrown hair which makes skin appear dark while waxing removes hair at the root, it may leave the area lighter and the skin softer.

5. Stop using roll ons or deodorants that have in them alcohol.

BLACK KNEES AND ELBOWS

Knees and elbows are the most prone to being dry parts of our body. Hence they need regular exfoliation and moisture with natural oils. it is advisable not to scrub too hard when exfoliating. Also remember not to exfoliate too often either.

Tips.

1. Apply sunscreen lotion to your knees. This prevents the knees from darking due to the harshness of UV rays.

2. Hydrogen peroxide or turmeric paste can also be used to help lighten the knees and elbows.

-Apply daily, especially at night.

3. Eat fruits and veggies with high vitamin A and vitamin E content.

4. Use Vaseline every night after taking a shower.

• Massage the Vaseline properly into your skin and wrap your knees and elbows in a bandage after.
• Repeat for two weeks. Your knees and elbows are will become lighter.

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