How to Get Rid of Dark Toe Knuckles

Keep feet clean to avoid dirt and sweat buildup.

The skin on your knuckles can darken over time thanks to everyday wear, exposure to sunlight and dead skin buildup. Your toe knuckles are especially susceptible since they can get dirt and sweat buildup from your walking around all day. Getting rid of these dark spots takes a little time and effort, but with proper maintenance you can rid your toes of dark spots and keep them gone.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing soap
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon almond oil
• Pumice stone
• 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Clean your toes daily with moisturizing soap and water. Exfoliate your toes once a day during cleaning as well. To exfoliate, mix together 2 tablespoons of brown sugar with a tablespoon of almond oil and gently rub the mixture over your toes and feet to remove dead skin. Rinse your feet with warm water. Once the dark spots are gone, exfoliate every other day.

2. Rub the tops of your toes in a circular motion using a pumice stone after washing and exfoliating. Do this every other day to further combat skin buildup. Once the spots are gone, you can switch to doing this once or twice a week depending on how easily dark spots form.

3. Mix together 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and apply it to the tops of your toes after cleaning and pumicing. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then rinse it off, thoroughly dry toes and rub a little almond oil over them. Apply the mixture to your feet twice a week to naturally lighten skin, and apply almond oil daily after washing to moisturize.

Tips & Warnings

• If dark spots don’t clear up after two weeks of treatment, or spots worsen or begin to get red and inflamed, see your dermatologist, as this could be a sign of a skin infection or fungus.

References

• Best Natural Health Products: Dark Knuckles Remedy
• Skin Care Recipes And Remedies: Foot Scrubs Recipes That Soften And Rejuvenate Your Feet