Take this as a sign to begin caring for the skin on the rest of your body (considering we do enough for the face already). Moisturising with body lotion and wearing sunscreen is the bare minimum you should be doing on a daily basis, but there are a handful of things that you might be missing out on. Take a look at the skin on your elbows and knees.
If the skin on these areas is darker, rough, and showing signs of ageing – like wrinkles and fine lines; it’s time to give them some extra TLC. Having an even skin tone from head to toe is the ultimate skincare goal that everyone should be privy to. So if you’d like to leave no stone unturned when it comes to body care, try these DIY hacks to treat the skin on your elbows and knees.
DIY Remedies To Treat The Skin On Elbows & Knees
When Life Gives You Lemons
If you’re concerned about darker skin on your knees and elbows, consider using lemon to reduce hyperpigmentation. Lemon has skin bleaching properties that can help lighten the area and make your skin even toned. It can also lighten old scars and scabs on these areas.
What You Need
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sugar
How To Use It
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick paste.
- Massage this solution on your elbows and knees.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Rinse it off with warm water.
Sugar Coat It
Sugar is a great exfoliating agent which can help remove dead skin build-up and reveal radiant skin. It contains glycolic acid which is found in OTC chemical exfoliators that are currently super popular. Since the skin on your elbows and knees are naturally thicker than on the rest of your body, exfoliating is highly essential. Coconut oil is also great for deeply moisturising, softening, and brightening the skin and that’s why this sugar scrub works as both an exfoliator and a hydrator.
What You Need
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
How To Use It
- Combine both ingredients in a mixing bowl to create a thick and grainy paste.
- Adjust the quantities of both ingredients to get the desired amount and texture.
- Massage this mixture on damp skin, right after a shower.
- Rinse it out with warm water.
Curd-le Up
Many know that curd is great for moisturising the skin, but a lesser known fact is that it also helps brighten the skin. Curd contains lactic acid which is ideal for treating dry and sensitive skin types. This DIY curd pack for your elbows and knees will nourish and gently exfoliate the skin to reduce pigmentation and roughness, all at once.
What You Need
- 2 tbsp curd
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 to 2 tbsp gram flour
How To Use It
- Combine the curd and gram flour in a bowl to make a thick paste.
- Adjust the quantities of the above ingredients to get the desired consistency.
- Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the mixture.
- Apply this pack to your elbows and knees.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Rinse it off with water.
Nature’s Dermat
Aloe vera is the best multitasking skincare hero that nature has blessed us with. It has the ability to hydrate skin, heal wounds, soothe burns, and improve skin elasticity among other skincare benefits. If your elbows and knees have wounds, scrapes, rough skin, dryness, wrinkles, and dullness, this simple aloe vera hack will help treat them all.
What You Need
- 3-inch piece of aloe vera leaf
How To Use It
- Scrape out the gel of a 3-inch piece of aloe vera leaf.
- Crush this gel with a fork to remove lumps.
- Apply the gel liberally to your elbows and knees.
- Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes until it starts to dry.
- Rinse it out with warm water and moisturise your skin.
If you can’t opt for these DIY solutions due to lack of time or ingredients, stock up on the right body care essentials. We recommend:
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With these DIY skincare remedies by your side, the skin on your elbows and knees will be in good health, always.
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