Home LifestyleBeauty Expert, Shahnaz Husain, shares 9 DIY hacks to get rid of dry and dark elbows. In this article, we will explore natural remedies that can hydrate and brighten your elbows and knees.
To take care of your elbows and knees, it is important to provide them with special care, especially during the dry season when the skin in these areas becomes dry, dark, and rough. Here are some home remedies and masks that can help hydrate the skin, remove dead cells, and keep the area moisturized.
During bath time, it is a good idea to pamper your skin and supply it with the necessary oils and moisture. After your bath, apply body lotions or creams while the skin is still damp to seal in moisture. If you have extreme dryness, using a lemon-turmeric cream can be beneficial for treating the elbows and knees. To further exfoliate rough areas like the knees and elbows, use a loofah or washcloth. Also, choose soapless bath gels or glycerin soap.
Before taking a bath, apply oil to your body and massage it into the skin to soften it. Sesame seed oil or any other vegetable oil can be used for this purpose. Coconut oil is also effective. For dark elbows and knees, rub two lemon halves on the areas daily and then wash them off with plain water.
Using a body scrub twice a week on the elbows and knees can help remove dead cells and soften the skin. You can create a scrub at home using ground almonds, curd, and a pinch of turmeric. This mixture not only removes dead cells but also lightens skin color. Lentils (dal) can also be used as a body scrub. Soak urad or moong dal (without skin) in water overnight, grind it with milk, and use it to scrub the skin. Rinse thoroughly with water. This scrub can be used on the entire body as well.
To nourish and massage the knees, elbows, and the rest of the body, you can create your own body massage oil. Mix almond oil with sunflower oil and add a few drops of rose or sandalwood essential oil. This will leave your body with a pleasant fragrance and is a better alternative to commercially available perfumed massage oils.
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