Aside from the fact that your skin on the elbows folds, there are several other reasons why you might have dark elbows. It could be because of your hormones, frequent friction, dark spots from sun exposure, age spots, eczema, or just dead skin cells. Or sometimes it’s just in your genes especially when you have a dark complexion.
But don’t worry because there are remedies that you can use to lighten your elbows.
Lemons
You can never go wrong with lemons. All you have to do is squeeze out the juice and massage it lightly onto your elbows either with your fingertips or cotton. Do this 15 minutes before taking a shower. Don’t get too excited and rub it aggressively as it can burn your skin… After all, it is still acid. Dark Elbows
Turmeric
Not only is turmeric good for our health but it is also an antioxidant that can lighten dark spots. Just mix turmeric powder with a few drops of water until it turns into a paste. Apply it to your skin and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing it off.
Lemons + Turmeric
If you want something more powerful, combining these two is always an option. Mix 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder with 3 tablespoons of lemon. Leave it on your skin for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
