Anyone know how to lighten dark spots on elbows and knees?

Answer 1

If exfoliating and using a thick lotion like a body butter doesn't help than I suggest something to fade them. Cocoa butter is said to fade discoloration of the skin, but not ver quickly. If you wan't faster results it'll cost you about $22 to buy a tube of mederma which really works. You can find this stuff anywhere, I know for a fact wal-mart carries it.

Answer 2

You need to:
-Moisturize your [dark area] skin a lot (aka lotion)
-Exfoliate your knees and elbows with a body scrub [at least 4 times a week]
-There are also products that micro-peel skin. Such as the micro-peeling cloth from Apiderm. Or, if you prefer a cream..theres the Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream by Pevonia Botanica.
-You might want to look up 'glutathione' it's a antioxidant that can also lighten your skin.

Answer 3

Lemon juice and plain yogurt work like natural bleach. Squeeze half a lemon in about 4 teaspoons of yogurt and apply on the dark areas atleast 2 mins before taking a shower. It takes a while, but u should start seeing results in a week or so... this is also the most inexpensive and easy way to get rid of dark skin. It is also safe to use on the face.

Answer 4

exfoliation is the key.. the dark spots might be due to a build up of dead skin cells, thus if you exfoliate on a regular basses with a loofah they should pretty much disappear.. good luck.

Answer 5

Rub half a lemon on them to bleach it out. Don't use if you have cuts though.