Home Remedies for Dark Knees and Elbow

1. Oil Massage

The oil massage is one of the oldest, most widely used, and most effective ways to lighten dark skin. 

You can use olive oil, sesame, oil, coconut oil, almond oil, or any other natural oil in its purest form.

Process

Massage the oil into your knees and elbows for a few minutes.

Leave it on for an hour.

Wash it off with water.

Repeat daily until you see results.

2. Mustard Oil

Mustard oil contains linoleic, erucic, and oleic acids that moisturize and brighten elbow and knee skin by helping them retain melanin pigment.

Process:

After a bath or shower, massage mustard oil into knees and elbows for 10-15 minutes.

Leave it on for a few hours, then wash it off with warm water and mild soap.

Wait until the oil is completely absorbed before getting dressed or it may leave stains.

Repeat regularly.

3. Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is used to treat almost all skin problems. It evens and brightens skin tone.

Process:

Puncture 2-3 vitamin E oil capsules to extract the oil.

Massage the oil into knees and elbows until it is completely absorbed.

Repeat regularly for a few weeks.

4. Baking Soda and Milk

Baking soda exfoliates the skin and scrubs away dead skin cells while milk bleaches and cleanses the skin.

Process:

Mix one tablespoon of baking soda into milk to make a thick paste.

Apply to knees and elbows, scrubbing gently in circles.

Wash off with water.

Repeat daily or every other day.

Once you see results, reduce to once a week.

5. Onion and Garlic

Onions and garlic contain essential minerals and oils that will lighten skin.

Ingredients:

1 clove garlic

1 onion

Lemon Juice

Rosewater

Glycerin

Mild soap

Grating tool

Process:

Peel your garlic and your onion.

Grate garlic and onion into small chunks.

Mix them together and rub them on dark knees and elbows for 10-15 minutes.

Wash off with water and mild soap.

Mix 1 part glycerin, 1 part lemon juice, and 2 parts rosewater.

Apply to dark skin.

Repeat regularly.

6. Mint and Lemon Juice

Mint has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, and it contains essential oils that help synthesize white blood cells and collagen. It clears away scar tissue and rejuvenates skin.

Process:

Bring ½ cup of water to a boil.

Add handful of mint leaves and boil for a few more minutes.

Squeeze half lemon juice into the water.

Turn off heat and let cool a few minutes.

Use a cotton ball to apply to knees and elbows.

Leave on 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Repeat regularly.

7. Gram Flour

Gram flour (or chickpea flour) contain essential vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and they exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and blemishes. Yogurt moisturizes and evens skin tone.

Process 1: Gram Flour and Yogurt

Mix 2 tablespoons of gram flour with yogurt to make a paste.

Apply to knees and elbows and leave on 15-20 minutes.

Massage in circles for another 5-10 minutes.

Repeat regularly.

Note: for dry skin, replace yogurt with fresh cream. For oily skin, replace it with milk.

Process 2: Gram Flour and Lemon Juice

Mix equal quantities gram flour and lemon juice to make a paste.

Massage into knees and elbows and leave on for a few minutes.

Wash off with water.

Repeat regularly.

Note: This method shows instant results.

Process 3: Gram Flour, Turmeric, and Milk

Ingredients:

½ cup gram flour

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

High fat milk

Instructions:

Boil high fat milk until it is thick and clotted.

Add turmeric and gram powder, blend into a paste.

Massage into knees and elbows, rubbing in circles.

Leave on 10-15 minutes.

Wash off with water.

8. Chickpea Flour, Turmeric, Milk, and Lemon Juice

Ingredients:

2 heaps chickpea flour

1 tablespoon turmeric powder

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Rosewater

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix chickpea powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and milks to make a paste.

Apply to knees and elbows and let dry.

Wash off with water and mild soap and pat dry.

Apply rosewater and leave on.

Repeat twice a week.

9. Olive Oil and Sugar

This simple, effective combination exfoliates and moisturizes the skin to brighten dark patches.

Process:

Mix equal quantities warm olive oil and sugar to make a paste.

Rub into knees and elbows until sugar granules shrink and dissolve.

This will take 5-10 minutes.

Wash off with water and mild soap.

Repeat daily until you see results, then weekly to maintain lighter skin tone.

10. Yogurt and Almond

Yogurt moisturizes and evens skin tone while almond oil exfoliates to lighten dark knees and elbows.

Process:

Grind 8-10 almonds until coarse but not powdered.

Mix with 2 tablespoons yogurt to make a paste.

Using wet fingertips, apply to knees and elbows, rubbing in circles.

Leave on 15-20 minutes or until dry.

Wash off with water.

Repeat 1-2 times weekly.

11. Yogurt and Vinegar

Yogurt exfoliates the skin while its lactic acid acts as a bleaching agent. The acetic acid in vinegar also bleaches dark skin. When combined, the two even skin tone and produce a soothing effect.

Process:

Mix 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 teaspoon vinegar to make a paste.

Apply to knees and elbows and leave on 20-30 minutes.

Wash off with water.

Repeat daily.

12. Coconut Oil and Walnut

Coconut oil is rich in minerals, fatty acids, and other nutrients that nourish skin, and walnut exfoliates skin to lighten tone.

Process:

Grind 3-5 walnuts until coarse but not powdered.

Mix with 1 tablespoon coconut oil to make a paste.

Massage into knees and elbows, rubbing in circles for 10-15 minutes.

Wash off with warm water.

Repeat regularly.

13. Turmeric

Turmeric and honey have antiseptic properties that clear impurities from the skin. Milk acts as a bleaching agent while honey moisturizes and serves as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Tips to Keep Skin Soft and Glowing In Winter

1. Wash in Lukewarm Water

Hot showers and baths always feel good in the winter, but when you can, particularly when just washing your face or hands, choose lukewarm water to avoid stripping as many oils away from the skin.

2. Moisturize Immediately Afterwards

Your skin not only needs more moisture, but moisture right after you wash. Applying moisture to damp skin helps seal that dampness into the skin. Keep a bottle near the bathtub, shower stall, and at every sink and use liberally every time you wash.

3. Choose Moisturizer Carefully

Some over-the-counter moisturizers have petroleum-based ingredients that can actually further dry your skin in the winter months. Be sure to choose a smart formula that has natural, nourishing ingredients. Go for an oil-based rather than a water-based solution, as it’s more likely to help your skin retain moisture in the winter. Try Indie Lee’s natural moisturizing oils, as they’re made with natural, hydrating ingredients like lavender, chamomile, jojoba, and more, which help soothe dry, itchy skin.

4. Protect

Get used to wearing gloves and scarves to protect skin from cold winds, rain, and snow. Also, don’t forget the sunscreen. Winter sun can be just as damaging as summer sun, so apply a safe option like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to any exposed areas.

5. Humidify

Heating systems dry out the air, so consider installing a humidifier in your home, particularly in your bedroom, to put moisture back into the air and help prevent your skin from drying out.

6. Drink

We tend to drink less water in the winter because we turn to hot drinks like cocoa and tea, but don’t forget that your skin needs hydration from the inside, out. A little warm water with lemon can be very refreshing and hydrating at the same time.

7. Overnight Moisturize

Dryer areas like hands, feet, elbows, and knees have thin skin and tend to lose moisture faster than other areas on the body. Consider slathering on a deep moisturizing balm Skin Food by Weleda at night, then wear cotton gloves and socks to seal in the moisture until morning.

8. Exfoliate

We often forget to help the skin slough off dead cells in the winter, particularly on our hands. Yet moisture can’t get in if the dead cells are too plentiful. Find an exfoliating mask and use it on your face and your hands, as well as gently on your lips, then follow immediately with moisture to truly see a smoother difference. Exfoliating body washes are also helpful in the winter months.

9. Avoid Toxins, Specifically Allergens and Irritants

Particularly if you have eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis, you have to avoid allergens and irritants that may trigger a flare up. Winter skin is more fragile, so avoid irritating fabrics (like wool) and chemical-laden detergents, and use mild cleansers and moisturizers designed for sensitive skin.

10. Hydrate From the Inside Out

Eating foods high in water content can help hydrate your skin from the inside out. Try watermelon, cantaloupe, apples, oranges, kiwi, and watery veggies like celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and carrots. Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin C and zinc to support the healthy production of collagen and elastin. Also consider an omega-3 supplement, or consume more fatty fish and flaxseed to give your skin the building blocks it needs to appear supple and smooth.

11. Change Your Cleanser

Cleansers can be extremely drying to the skin. If you’re used to using options that contain glycolic or salicylic acid, rotate with a more hydrating version that contains moisturizing ingredients. Try like Suki Naturals Moisture-Rich Cleansing Lotion, or for really dry skin, try a cleansing balm like Ren No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm. After cleansing, don’t leave the skin naked for more than 30 seconds, as this can dehydrate it, leading to increased dryness. Apply a hydrating toner and moisturizer to seal in moisture.

12. Use DIY Masks

Homemade hydrating masks can provide needed moisture in the winter months. Use natural moisturizing ingredients like honey, avocado, yogurt, olive and jojoba oils, almond oil, bananas, and aloe. Mix what you like together to create a cream or paste, and leave on skin for 10-30 minutes for lasting hydration.

Younger Looking Hair Tips

1. Fight signs of sun damage

It is no coincidence that the hair along your part, which is the most exposed to see the sun, seems faster than the hair hidden age. The sun SBP moisture from hair and dry the scalp, zapping shine and make the color look dull and drab, says celebrity stylist Sherri Jessi. Protect your strings of UV light, especially around your hairline and part, will help lock in moisture and keep your color. Try a sunscreen pumped styling cream like Rusk Deepshine Luster ($ 15; ultra shops), which absorbs rays while smoothing the hair with moisturizing marine extracts, promoting proteins, and protective UVB inhibitors. Smooth dollop whole strings, focusing on your part and hairline. And try moving your part to a thumbs-up or down every few days to reduce localized exposure to the sun.

2. Choose the right track

It is a myth that you have to wear your hair short after you reach a certain age, say Marc Anthony, owner and founder of Marc Anthony Salons. The most important thing is choosing a style play your best features. Before you decide on a haircut, Anthony suggests a look at how the fine lines on your face shape. If they spread horizontally, like crow's feet long hair actually beneficial-the extra length gives the illusion of feet shorter crow's, says Anthony. However, if you travel down lines, such as "11s" between the eyebrows, long hair can droopy eyes and laugh lines emphasize your mouth, making you more looks tired. Try a sweepy afraid, a bouncy layered bob or a pixie cut Flippy these styles draw the eye toward the parameter of your face, away from your problems zones.

3. take your vitamins

"Healthy hair is shiny hair and shiny hair is young hair," said Devin Toth, stylist Ted Gibson at the Salon in New York City. He suggests the use of shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and fortified with vitamins A, B, C, E and nutrients like calcium and magnesium to repair damage, lock in moisture and help boost brightness of the interior. Check the ingredient label to make sure the formula does not contain sulfate-this harsh cleaners are making in many shampoos, the hair of its natural oils can strip. We like Organix Acai Berry Avocado shampoo ($ 12, drugstores), who sulfate free and infused with antioxidant vitamins.

4. Think swingy, not tight

The tighter your hair wafts of hairspray or globs of gel, the older you look. The number one way to maternal "helmet hair" to avoid is to stop overusing products, says Ashley Hanna, editorial stylist for Mizu New York. For a softer, more natural look, not overapply spray directly onto the hair. "[Position the bottle] away from your hair, and hair mist for a light hold that is not crunchy look," says Hanna. You can also exchange your extra hands hairspray for a lighter formula we like Pantene Pro-V Classic Style tangible Hairspray ($ 3.99; drugstores). If your hair is curly, avoid weighing it down with sticky gels. "It gives you hard and crunchy see what we want to stay away," says Hanna. She recommends choosing a cream-based product or very light mousse. To give your hair movement when styling at home, avoid curled under with a round brush while drying, and try and blow drying hair away from your face, says Hanna. If you want to reach volume, use Velcro rollers to create height without overcurling the end. "If you have bangs, not round-brush your bangs!" says Hanna-style make you look dated.

5. Try a ponytail

"Pull your hair away from your face in a single sleek pony always make you look young and refreshed," said Larry Sims, got2b celebrity stylist. Position your ponytail at just the right angle you an instant facelift give. To get the perfect high pony, start your pointer finger to the top of your head. Then measure a pinky length back from there and secure your hair here for a sleek, classic look. Iron off renegade flyaways around your hairline, brush a dot of moisturizing gel as got2b ultra glued styling gel ($ 5.49; Walmart) on strings with a soft toothbrush hair.

6. Reconsider your routine

Hormones are the ultimate double-edged sword-they stimulate hair growth both and hair loss. As we age, the production of androgens (hormones present in both men and women) increased, changing the look and feel of hair follicles; for some of us they get thicker and others to experience hair thinning. "Over time, adjust the product regimen," says Dean Banowetz, celebrity stylist and Bosley Professional Hair Products spokesman. If your hair is getting rougher and drier, stock up on heavier, more hydrating conditioner packed with ingredients like glycerin mitigation, soybean oil, cottonseed and. Aveda Dry Remedy try Moisturizing Conditioner ($ 24; aveda.com), vitamin-rich Buriti oil. It also increases your biotin intake (the recommended dose is 30 mcg per day). Biotin, which you can get from whole grains, fruits, and eggs, can help promote your health by increasing the metabolism so that the nutrients you consume reach your hair follicles as well.

7. Divide and conquer

If you wake up in the morning "looking your age," try this quick trick of celebrity stylist Thom Priano of Garren New York salon: Boost volume and mask thinner to buy a zigzag part where you go straight ordinary share. Start on clean, dry hair by placing the end of a rattail comb where you want to end the zigzag on the back of your head. Hook your hair at that location, then draw the zigzag with the end of the comb, separate your hair as you go. "It creates a slightly messy style that the current trends of today's and look fresh and youthful," adds Priano. Stubborn hair to keep from falling back to your normal portion, spray a very light mist of hairspray on either side of the part.

8. Keep your diet

"What happens on the inside of your body indicates the outside and in your hair," said Jessi. Consuming a diet full of good fats such as salmon and walnuts, rich in omega-3 fatty acids will help the health of your hair and scalp. Here are some other foods that pack a beauty punch:

Dark green vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, Swiss chard and is packed with vitamins A and C and iron, which protect against hair loss.

Lean meat: Protein is the building block of hair. Without enough in your system, you may experience greater hair loss.

Low-fat dairy products: Foods such as yogurt and cottage cheese contains calcium, which promotes hair growth.

9. Go to your grays

Nothing screams "I color my hair!" as an all-over, single-color painting. Highlights in varying shades a more youthful, modern look, and you may not need to spend money on a full head to get them nice results. Ensure a youthful color with gray blending, a technique that you can ask at a salon or do at home with a hair kit (Clairol Natural Instincts try, $ 9, drugstores). If your hair is dark with only a few silver strands here and there, making it difficult to determine by adding highlights (brown, light brown, blonde) around your hairline. If you mostly gray suit lows in your natural color (see the childhood photos to find the best shade match), using the same technique to give the appearance of less gray.