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How to Get Rid of Dark Elbows and Knees

As children, kneeling down and rubbing our elbows on the desk is a common practice. The end result is dark knees and elbows. As females grow up, they give them an unkempt and ugly look, especially in clothes that require exposing. This area is prone to be being rubbed constantly due to which, it can become dark and the skin becomes hard. With addition of dead tissues, the darkening factor increases. Some of the most quick and efficient ways to get rid of these dark spots:

  • Bleach– one can bleach the affected areas. This helps to lighten the skin by a few shades and there is a visible difference in just a few days.
  • Lemon- is also one of the most commonly used, natural bleaching agents. It is rich in vitamin C and citric acid and has been used as a skin whitener for ages. Some of the different ways to used lemon are:
    • Rub the juice of lemon on the skin for 5 minutes and leave it on for the next 15 minutes. Post this, wash it off with warm water. Do this every day. It has antioxidants that can remove dead skin and help in reproduction of healthy cells.
    • Take the skin of lemon, grate it and mix it with some curd and apply it on the hands. Leave it on for some time and rinse it off completely.
  • Sugar scrub- mix banana with coarse sugar in equal quantity. Add a dash of aloe Vera to this mixture and rub it on your elbows for 10 minutes. Massage in gentle strokes, in a circular manner, wash off with water.
  • Lime and coconut- this is also one of the most recommended treatments for dark skin. Mix lemon juice with coconut oil in a proportion of 1:2 and apply it on dark spot for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cool water.
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Drink more water for a glowing skin

You may have heard this a million times that drinking water can get you a beautiful skin, but despite that, never tried it. However, with each passing day, more and more people are experimenting with water therapy and benefiting from the extra usage of this ‘universal solvent’.? It’s a known fact that water can do wonders for your health, figure, hair and skin and millions of people around the world swear by the good effects of gulping down liters of water everyday. Considering the fact that 70 % of the body is made of water, the dependency of every system on water is high. Despite the fact that people are aware of this, they still prefer slurping on coffee, tea, soda, alcohol and shakes. None of this can have the same purifying and dehydrating effect as compared to that of pure, cool water.   Water is also said to be the best ‘treat’ that you can give your skin. This is due to the following reason:

  • Hydrates- Pure water is the best way to hydrate your body. Consuming water on an hourly basis helps to ensure that the body is not at a risk of dehydration, which can occur as a result of hot temperature, sweating and humidity.
  • Detoxifies- water is the most effective detoxifying agent. Since it is the ‘universal solvent’, most of the impurities and toxins in the body can get dissolved in the water and be thrown out through sweat, breath, urine and stool. This ensures that the toxicity level in the body is under control and also helps to boost the immunity.
  • Cures acne- if you have repeatedly heard advices of drinking more water when you are suffering from acne, take it more seriously. This is because, as mentioned above, it decreases the toxicity level in the body, helps to build the immune system and gets rid of the waste products which in turn help to treat pimples and acne.

The above benefits help to keep your skin hydrated, acne free and even toned. It is important to note that people should not expect ‘magic’ and assume that the effects will be visible within a day. It may take a few weeks, but the effects will certainly be there. However, some people complain that they are not able to ‘remember’ to drink extra water. For such people, it is best to carry a bottle of water in the bag. Also while sitting down at home also, either in front of the television or with a laptop, keep a bottle of water handy and sip on as and when you feel like.   No matter what the commercials say, the cheapest and the most effective way to a beautiful skin is water, so the next time you feel like having a soda, open your water bottle and sip away.