Dark elbows normally occur when your elbows gather darker skin than the rest of your arm. This can be caused by:
If you are having dark elbows, you can try any of these home remedies:
1. Aloe vera
A study suggested that aloe vera can lighten the skin. This is through a process called alpha adrenergic receptor stimulation, which occurs when you apply the product to your skin. Look for gels or lotions with aloe vera, and apply up to twice per day.
2. Baking soda
Baking soda has both exfoliating and skin-lightening properties that may help treat dark elbows.
Add a teaspoon at a time with water to a bowl. Keep adding and mixing well until you have the desired amount of product. Then, apply directly to your elbows.
Treat the process as a face mask, where you leave the product on for about 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse off. Repeat twice per week. But avoid using baking soda on your face.
3. Oatmeal and yoghurt
Both oatmeal and yogurt have cooling properties that can add extra moisture to dry skin. Like baking soda, these two ingredients work best as a mask.
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