From coconut oil to aloe vera: Effective Ayurvedic remedies to treat dark elbows
Check out some amazing Ayurvedic home remedies that can be used to help prevent and treat dark elbows.
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“Darkening of the elbows is a common issue that can occur due to various reasons, including excessive sun exposure, lack of proper skin care, and hormonal changes. Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, offers several natural remedies to help lighten the skin tone of the elbows,” says, Dr. Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & Gut Health Coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further shared some effective Ayurvedic remedies for dark elbows.(freepik )
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Lemon juice: Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent and can help lighten dark skin. Apply fresh lemon juice to the darkened area and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with water. You can do this daily until you see improvement.(Pixabay)
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Coconut oil: Coconut oil is an excellent natural moisturizer that can help to nourish and lighten the skin. Apply a small amount of coconut oil to your elbows and massage it in for a few minutes. Leave it on for at least an hour before rinsing it off with water.(pexels)
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Turmeric and milk: Turmeric is known for its skin-lightening properties, and milk helps to nourish the skin. Mix a pinch of turmeric powder with enough milk to make a paste. Apply the paste to your elbows and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off with water.(Shutterstock)
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Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is an excellent moisturizer that can help to lighten darkened skin. Apply fresh alce vera gel to your elbows and leave it on for 20- 30 minutes before rinsing it off with water. You can do this daily until you see improvement.(Twitter/Nig_Farmer)
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