The stubborn occurrence of darkness
around our elbows, knees and underarms
is a common concern for us women.
So it’s time we turn to good old remedies
to bid these unwanted guests a farewell,
once and for all!
We’ve all been guilty of not lathering sunscreen
before heading out
and leaving the process of exfoliation just for our faces.
This gradual exposure to UVA and UVB rays
and the buildup of dead cells over time
clubbed with using wrong skincare habits
results in the hyper pigmentation of areas
that we generally overlook
like the underarms, knees and elbows.
So if you happen to be one of them,
these remedies are just for you!
When life gives you lemons,
use them as a brightening agent!
To use its bleaching properties,
mix the juice of half a lemon
with a tablespoon of gram flour
which is an excellent exfoliant
and will help you scrape the dead cells away.
To this, mix a pinch of turmeric
which is the secret weapon
aiding in the reducing melanin production.
Apply this on the affected areas
and wash it off after 20 minutes.
Do this diligently twice a week
to see a visible difference!
If you have dry skin,
dip half a lemon in some honey and scrub.
You’ll realize that it not only brightens uneven skin
but also leaves it feeling smooth and supple
because of the moisturizing properties
that honey has to offer.
When we use a razor aggressively,
our skin feels itchy.
This constant friction causes small amounts of cuts
that the skin replaces with
repaired, darker toned cells
which we know as hyper pigmentation.
So make sure that you moisturise in the area
with a gentle and natural formula,
like Aloe Vera!
Apply a small amount of aloe vera
that will soothe and condition the areas
that are left sensitive post shaving.
When looking to brighten the skin,
Baking soda is your best bet.
It has bleaching and exfoliating properties
that help in reducing the melanin production.
So to make the most of this,
mix equal amounts of baking soda with milk
who’s lactic acid helps lessen stubborn darkness.
This two ingredient concoction
can be massaged everyday
on your elbows and knees for best results.
For your underarms,
mix 2 tbsp of baking soda
with 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil
and you can even add in your favourite essential oil.
Lightly massage this mix
and leave it on for 15 minutes.
The baking soda will exfoliate the dark patches away
while the antioxidants present in coconut oil
will help evening out the skin.
The essential oil will make sure
that your underarms not only look
but smell great as well.
Yes, your morning brew is one of the
most effective and powerful ingredients
that has the ability to reduce the pigmentation
on your skin and reveal brighter skin!
Its granules are coarse
that help strip away the accumulated dead cells
that block the pores.
All you need to do is
mix equal parts of coffee with coconut oil
and rub it onto your elbows and knees.
Leave this mask on for 30 minutes
and wash away.
Do this once a week for silky smooth, even skin!
Sugar, an excellent exfoliant,
sweeps away the dead cells and bacteria,
aiding in skin and cell regeneration.
It is also very gentle on the skin,
therefore ideal for sensitive skin as well.
For your elbows and arms,
make a quick and easy scrub by adding
1 tbsp of sugar to 1 tbsp of honey.
The honey moisturises your skin
and makes sure that the sugar can do its job.
Do this thrice a week for 15 minutes
for patch - free skin!
So go ahead and use these simple ingredients
to bid adieu to these dark devils
that reside on your body.
Let us know which of these scrubs
you’re going to be trying next.
And until next time, stay tuned and stay glamrs!