How to Remove Elbow Stains on Skin Naturally
Dark elbow stains are caused by hyper-pigmentation of the skin. Often, these stains are accompanied by rough calluses on the elbows. Excessive exposure to the sun can make these stains appear even darker. The reason that some people struggle with these dark stains while others don't may be hereditary. These stains can be unsightly and make you self-conscious about wearing short sleeves. Before you spend a lot of money on lightening creams to address the problem, try one of these natural home remedies. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Orange
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Lime or lemon
- Bowl
- Turmeric powder
- Flour
- Milk
Instructions
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Orange Method
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Cut the orange in half. Rub one half of the orange on each elbow for several minutes.
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Allow the juice on your elbows to dry.
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Rinse the juice off of your elbows with warm water. Repeat daily.
Lime or Lemon Method
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Cut the lime or lemon in half. Rub one half of the lime or lemon on each elbow for several minutes.
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Allow the juice on your elbows to dry.
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Rinse the juice off of your elbows with warm water. Repeat daily.
Turmeric Powder Method
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Make a paste with equal parts turmeric powder, flour and milk.
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Apply the paste to your elbows and leave for 30 minutes. Repeat daily.
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Scrub your elbows gently with warm water to remove the turmeric powder paste.
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Tips & Warnings
To prevent dark stains, always apply sunscreen to your elbows before exposure to sun.
Exfoliate your elbows regularly with a gentle exfoliating scrub to reduce the appearance of dark stains.
These methods can also be used to treat dark stains on knees.
