Top 5 Best Methods of Get rid of Dark Knees

1. Plant-based Oil Massage

One of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to soothing dry skin is oil massage. If you’re about to freak out over state of your skin then I highly suggest running to the cabinet and finding your closest plant-based, organic oil and lathering up.

Plant-based oils act as amazing, all-natural moisturizers for your skin. The added vitamins and minerals give a boost to your body too.

2. Vitamin E Oil                                                                                                

Plant-based oils aren’t the only things that pop up when searching how to get rid of dark knees. Vitamin E oil is touted as a common solution. This oil is said to cure many skin conditions all on its own however you will find conflicting testimonies. Some people found no benefit or felt their condition worsened after use. Why not try it and see for yourself?

The Skinny Confidential states that Vitamin E helps prevent your skin from losing water and retain its natural moisture. This is perfect for reversing dry knees. Not only is it stopping moisture from leaving your body, it also helps keep it there. Sounds like a win to me!

3. Mint                                                                                                                                      

Mint leaves are one of my favourite things. Not only does mint taste fabulous in my favourite cocktail, it also boasts antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

When I first started reading about mint I had no idea how often it was used for different ailments and conditions. Some benefits of mint that you may not be aware of include:

• Aids in digestion
• Helps relieve nausea and headaches
• Relieves symptoms of depression
• Decreases memory loss
• Helps with oral care
• Helps with weight loss
• Helps with cancer prevention

According to Home Remedies for Life, mint also contains beneficial important essential oils that help create white blood cells and collagen. They also state it can help diminish scar tissue and rejuvenate your skin – including the skin of your knees.

To try a mint remedy at home, check this recipe from Home Remedies for Life:

Boil ½ cup of waterStir in a handful of mint leaves and continue to boil for a few more minutes.Squeeze the juice from ½ a lemon into the waterRemove from heat and stand to cool for a few minutesUse a cotton ball or rag to apply to your kneesLet mixture sit on skin for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with warm water

4. Gram Flour

When I first discovered this remedy, I didn’t even know what gram flour was. I learned that it’s a type of flour made from the humble chickpea. The cool thing about gram flour is that you can use it several different ways depending on other items you have in your kitchen.

Gram flour contains lots of essential vitamins, minerals, and proteins. On top of that, this flour helps to exfoliate your skin by removing dead skin cells and unwanted blemishes.

Gram Flour Recipe 1: Gram Flour and Yogurt

Yogurt has some amazing benefits. You likely already know how good it is for your digestive system, but it goes well above and beyond that.

The most important benefit of yogurt for our purposes here, is its ability to remove dead skin cells. Organic Authority states that yogurt contains a certain lactic acid called alpha hydroxyl acid. This is the ingredient that helps with dead skin cell removal. Removing the dead skin from your knees is an important step to consider.

In order to experience the moisturizing effects of yogurt, mix it together with gram flour in order to moisturize, soothe and remove dead skin.

Home Remedies for Life suggests the following recipe:

1.     Make a paste with 2 tablespoons of gram flour mixed with yogurt

2.     Apply the mixture to your knees and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes

3.     Proceed to massage the paste in circles for another 5 to 10 minutes

4.     Repeat the process until you experience relief

The article mentions that you should replace yogurt with fresh cream if you normally experience dry skin. If you happen to have oily skin, replace the yogurt with milk.

Gram Flour Recipe 2: Gram Flour and Lemon Juice

Home Remedies for Life suggests the following recipe:

1.     Make a paste by mixing equal parts gram flour and lemon juice

2.     Apply the mixture to your knees and massage

3.     Leave mixture on skin for a few minutes after massaging

4.     Rinse off with water

Repeat this method regularly. Unlike the other methods, this one claims to bring instant results.

Gram Flour Recipe 3: Gram Flour, Turmeric, and Milk

This Home Remedies for Life recipe calls for:

• ½ cup of gram flour
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• High fat milk

Once you gather your ingredients, start boiling the high fat milk until it is thick and clotted. You’ll then add in the turmeric and gram powder and start blending it into a paste. Once your paste is formed, massage it into your knees in a circular motion.

Leave the concoction on your knees for about ten to fifteen minutes. Once complete, rinse with water and repeat as needed.

5.Aloe Vera                                                                                                                    

Aloe Vera is an extremely popular succulent plant. We’ve always used it as a remedy for sunburn at my house growing up. While it’s not proven to lessen the burn, it does feel extremely good when you first apply the cool gel to hot skin.

Despite many conflicting studies, alternative medicine industries repeatedly make claims about the moisturizing, soothing and healing benefits of aloe vera. It’s something you’ll have to try yourself to to see the results. There is proof that its anti-inflammatory properties are helpful for certain skin conditions.

You can simply buy an aloe vera plant, cut the leaf and apply the gel directly to the affected area. If you don’t have green fingers, you can buy the gel too. You’ll want to leave it on for as long as thirty or forty minutes. Rinse with water and repeat as needed.

Home Remedies for Life suggests using aloe vera with honey. Honey is a natural moisturizer and when mixed with aloe vera can up the ante when it comes to healing and lightening your skin.

You should mix the aloe vera gel with organic or Manuka honey in a 50:50 ratio. Massage this concoction into your knees and leave it on for at least fifteen to twenty minutes. Rinse with water and repeat regularly.