Simple Home Remedies To Get Rid of Black Elbows

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Black elbows are mostly an accumulation of dead skin cells caused by hormonal imbalance, leaning on your elbow too long, and reaction to drug, dehydration, and a diet that is sparse in vitamin A & E rich foods.

But it can be remedied with simple kitchen items and with not many costs to you at all.

Household items that will clean up your black elbows in no time

Let’s dive into a bit of self-care.

Cucumber

Cucumber, because of it’s high Vitamin A and C properties, it is considered an effective black elbow remover.

Cut your cucumber into thick slices and rub over your elbows. Leave for a few minutes before rinsing off.

Lemon and baking soda

Home Remedies To Get Rid of Black Elbows

Baking soda has exfoliating properties, and when combined with lemon juice, it helps lighten dark patches.

Cut the lemon into half, sprinkle baking soda into it, and rub against your elbows. Leave for a few minutes and then wash off.

Aloe Vera and milk

Aloe vera gel combined with the lactic acid in milk makes the skin radiant.

Mix Aloe Vera gel and milk. Rub the mixture on your dark elbows, allow to sit for a few minutes before rinsing off.

Potato

Potatoes help soften and nourish dry skin. You can either grate the potato and apply it to your skin or just peel and rub the slices unto your skin.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a good moisturizer. It’s Vitamin E properties help keep the skin hydrated. Massage coconut oil into the patch of dark skin for as long as necessary.