Do you have dark elbows and dark knees? Are these the reasons why
you can't find pleasure in wearing stylish clothes? Do you always find
yourself covering these areas up?
Dark elbows and knees can really
put a damper tone one's self-esteem. But you can still solve dark skin
problem. Just try the following effective solutions:
1. I suggest
using a skin scrub made up of brown sugar, lemon juice and honey.
Scrubbing your skin can help slough off dead skin cells. Dead skin cells
tend to make the elbows and the knees rough and dark. This skin scrub
can also help inhibit melanin production.
When you are exfoliating
or scrubbing your skin, it is important to remember not to use it on
dry skin. Always dampen your skin first. The best time to use your scrub
is during your bath. Dampen your skin and apply the scrub before using
your soap.
2. Try using pearl powder. This is a skin-whitening
treatment often used by Chinese women in the past. Pearl powder can be
used as a topical treatment. Mix a pinch of pearl powder with two to
three tablespoons of almond oil. Rub it on your knees and on your
elbows. Almond oil also helps because of its ability to hydrate the skin
and inhibit melanin.
3. Try using glycolic acid. This can be
taken from sugar cane juice. Glycolic acid has the ability to replace
old and damaged skin. It can immediately push younger and whiter skin to
the surface of the dermis. You can try mixing sugar cane juice with
turmeric powder. Apply it on the affected areas of your skin.
4. Look for a whitening cream that contains Extrapone Nutgrass, Phytessence Wakame, Maracuja and Manuka Honey.
Extrapone
Nutgrass is a reliable whitening agent. It can actually inhibit the
production of melanin by up to 45% during the first two weeks of use.
With continuous use, you can lighten your skin up to match the rest of
your skin tone. This ingredient also has emollient properties that can
completely hydrate the skin.
Phytessence Wakame is a kind of
Japanese sea kelp that can prevent the loss of hyaluronic acid. This
acid is needed to lubricate collagen fibers. Because it can hydrate skin
tissues, it prevents damages from happening.
Maracuja is a
Brazilian passion fruit. It has emollient properties that can mimic the
moisture-retaining functions of the skin. Manuka honey is also a
beneficial ingredient because of its ability to lessen the appearance of
scars and lighten up skin tone. It can help make your skin brighter and
more vibrant.By
Elizabeth Simpson
