How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Knees

One of the most common areas where dark spots occur is on the knees. This is because that part of the skin is used often and, therefore, suffers from dry skin and friction, notes the Become Gorgeous website. The knees store an abundance of dead skin tissue and have a tendency to darken faster than other areas. Regular exfoliation can help prevent this problem, but if there are already dark spots on your knees, there are many remedies you can try to remove them.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon
• Mustard oil
• 1/2 tsp. lime
• 1 tsp. coconut oil

Instructions

Remedies

1. Take a slice of lemon and rub it on the dark spots. Leave the lemon juice on your skin for 15 minutes, and then gently dab the juice to remove it from your knees. This method will help lighten the skin and eliminate dead skin cells. Healthy cells will then be able to grow.

2. Massage mustard oil into the skin and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Mustard oil will work to bring back the natural skin color with its anti-bacterial properties. The nutrients it provides will eliminate dead skin cells.

3. Mix 1/2 tsp. of lime juice with 1 tsp. of coconut oil. Apply this mixture to the dark spots on your knees and leave it there for 15 minutes. Soak the mixture off the skin with a towel. This mixture will work to increase the skin's resistance to chemicals and other harmful elements. Coconut oil is a natural skin bleacher, and this method will work to remove dead skin cells.

References

• Become Gorgeous: How to Get Rid of Dark Elbows and Knees