Beauty ‘boss’ reveals 7 ways to treat dark skin-Beauty

The dark underarm area makes you not confident in wearing 2-wire clothes in the summer? Your elbows and knees appear dark and unsightly? Is wearing short skirts and blazers a cause for embarrassment?

In fact, dark underarms, kneecaps, and elbows can take a toll on your confidence in your favorite outfits, especially in the summer. Scrubbing with soap is often not effective in maintaining an even skin tone as pigmentation appears on different parts of the skin.

‎Shahnaz Husain, beauty magnate in India has listed some natural remedies to help you lighten the skin tone of these body parts.

Rubbing with soap is often not effective in maintaining an even skin tone.

1. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a well-known ingredient in the beauty industry. It helps to hydrate and moisturize the skin very well. Coconut contains vitamin E, which helps heal and brighten the skin.

Use one tablespoon of coconut oil and one tablespoon of walnut powder to form a thick paste. You can use it as a 2-3 minute exfoliator on your underarms, knees, and elbows. Then, before going to bed, wash it off with water and apply coconut oil on the darkened areas of your body. Do this process three times a week until the underarms, knees and elbows are darkened.

Coconut contains vitamin E, which helps heal and brighten the skin.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

The acidic substance in apple cider vinegar is a bleaching agent, which aids in whitening the skin. Mix one part apple cider vinegar with three parts water. Use a cotton ball to apply the solution to your armpits, knees, and elbows. Rinse it off after at least 15 minutes. Try this three to four times a week until you see a change in your skin tone.

3. Potatoes

Potatoes have a mild sour taste, so they will not irritate your dark skin. It can also be used for sensitive skin like the underarms.

Take a thin slice of potato and rub it on the pigmented skin in the armpits, knees and elbows for 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. Repeat this process twice a day until you see a change in skin tone.

4. Cucumber

Cucumber has a skin lightening effect. It contains anti-inflammatory vitamin C. When applied to the face, these nutrients can help rejuvenate your skin.

Rub a piece of cucumber or cucumber juice on the skin under your arms, elbows, and knees. Alternatively, you can make a thick paste of cucumber juice and turmeric and apply it to the skin under your arms. Let it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off. For optimal effect, repeat this process once or twice a day.

Cucumber has a skin lightening effect.

5. Baking soda and milk

Baking soda can aid in the removal of dead skin cells while milk hydrates the skin and has lactic acid which aids in mild exfoliation. Make a mixture of one cup of milk and one teaspoon of baking soda. Rub gently on knees and elbows for two to 3 minutes. Rinse and repeat every other day until the bruise fades away.

6. Yogurt

Yogurt is well known for its moisturizing and skin lightening properties. Mix yogurt with a teaspoon of vinegar and a little flour. Apply the mixture evenly on the dark underarms. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Yogurt is well known for its moisturizing and skin lightening properties.

7. Exfoliate with Sugar and Olive Oil

Sugar is a natural exfoliant that contributes to the removal of dead skin cells and thus skin lightening. Olive oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Make a scrub by mixing one tablespoon of olive oil with one teaspoon of sugar.

These simple home remedies for dark underarms will help you get rid of dark elbows, knees, armpits, and help you confidently wear your favorite clothes. Don’t be afraid to experiment with a few expert-recommended remedies, and you’ll see immediate results.