10 TIPS TO TREAT DARK KNUCKLES AT HOME
No matter how
beautifully shaped your nails are, a dark knuckle attracts the attention
totally. Having dark knuckles is a common beauty related issue which can have
several reasons like working with harsh chemicals, lack of skin care, prolong
sun exposure, low haemoglobin etc.
beautifully shaped your nails are, a dark knuckle attracts the attention
totally. Having dark knuckles is a common beauty related issue which can have
several reasons like working with harsh chemicals, lack of skin care, prolong
sun exposure, low haemoglobin etc.
The knuckles are
the area that is exposed to vigorous friction, thanks to the extreme use that
we put it through. Be it while writing or just sitting on a chair the knuckles
as well as elbows are always used the most. Apart from that the exposure of the
skin to sun aggravates the situation further. The main reason behind dark
knuckles is the melanin that forms in the body which causes hyper pigmentation.
The reason for melanin formation is over exposure to sun’s ultraviolet rays.
The dead cells also accumulate in the body and causes darkening of knuckles.
Keeping our hands well groomed and younger-looking does not take much time or
money.
the area that is exposed to vigorous friction, thanks to the extreme use that
we put it through. Be it while writing or just sitting on a chair the knuckles
as well as elbows are always used the most. Apart from that the exposure of the
skin to sun aggravates the situation further. The main reason behind dark
knuckles is the melanin that forms in the body which causes hyper pigmentation.
The reason for melanin formation is over exposure to sun’s ultraviolet rays.
The dead cells also accumulate in the body and causes darkening of knuckles.
Keeping our hands well groomed and younger-looking does not take much time or
money.
In this article,
bebeakinboade.com brings to you tips that will help you lighten your dark
knuckles and flaunt your hands with pride.
bebeakinboade.com brings to you tips that will help you lighten your dark
knuckles and flaunt your hands with pride.
SUGAR AND LEMON
JUICE
JUICE
Mix sugar and lemon
juice and apply this on your fingers and scrub it in circular motion for around
five to ten minutes. This has to be carried out regularly for a few days to
achieve the desired result. You can also try cutting a lemon into half and
rubbing it over the skin for some time prior to bath. This also ensures
whitening the skin.
juice and apply this on your fingers and scrub it in circular motion for around
five to ten minutes. This has to be carried out regularly for a few days to
achieve the desired result. You can also try cutting a lemon into half and
rubbing it over the skin for some time prior to bath. This also ensures
whitening the skin.
HONEY AND LEMON
JUICE
JUICE
A mixture of honey
and lemon juice can work like a magic to lighten your discoloured finger
joints. You just need to rub the mixture onto the problem areas for almost ten
minutes daily to see improvement in the dark skin.
and lemon juice can work like a magic to lighten your discoloured finger
joints. You just need to rub the mixture onto the problem areas for almost ten
minutes daily to see improvement in the dark skin.
POWDERED OAT MEAL
AND CUCUMBER JUICE Apply powdered oatmeal mixed with sour yoghurt and cucumber
juice on dull areas to brighten the skin. The mixture needs to be applied and
left on for half an hour before you rinse it off with cold water.
AND CUCUMBER JUICE Apply powdered oatmeal mixed with sour yoghurt and cucumber
juice on dull areas to brighten the skin. The mixture needs to be applied and
left on for half an hour before you rinse it off with cold water.
GRAM FLOUR PACK
Make a paste of 1
tbsp of gram flour, 2 tbsp of raw milk and add couple of drops of lemon juice
in it. Apply this mixture on the affected areas of the skin and leave on for 15
to 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water. Continue this treatment
daily for around 1 month and then once a week in order to remove the tan and
obtain visibly lighter skin.
tbsp of gram flour, 2 tbsp of raw milk and add couple of drops of lemon juice
in it. Apply this mixture on the affected areas of the skin and leave on for 15
to 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water. Continue this treatment
daily for around 1 month and then once a week in order to remove the tan and
obtain visibly lighter skin.
ALMONDS AND YOGURT
Blend together a
few grounded almonds and some yogurt and whisk well. Use this mixture after
scrubbing your hands well with an exfoliator. Apply this mixture on damp skin
and then rub intensely, paying extra attention on the knuckles, for about 10-15
minutes. Then, wait for few minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.
few grounded almonds and some yogurt and whisk well. Use this mixture after
scrubbing your hands well with an exfoliator. Apply this mixture on damp skin
and then rub intensely, paying extra attention on the knuckles, for about 10-15
minutes. Then, wait for few minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.
VITAMIN E AND MILK
CREAM
CREAM
Get Vitamin E
capsules, it is easily available in all drugstores. Take one Vitamin E capsule
and into it add 1 teaspoon of milk cream. Apply this mixture on the knuckles as
well as other rough areas of the skin. Massage well for about ten minutes. This
is a very good remedy for dark knuckles and it moisturizes the skin.
capsules, it is easily available in all drugstores. Take one Vitamin E capsule
and into it add 1 teaspoon of milk cream. Apply this mixture on the knuckles as
well as other rough areas of the skin. Massage well for about ten minutes. This
is a very good remedy for dark knuckles and it moisturizes the skin.
PAPAYA PACK
Papaya is a natural
tanning cleanser; rub a piece of papaya or apply its pulp over your hands and
wait for few minutes before washing it off with normal water.
tanning cleanser; rub a piece of papaya or apply its pulp over your hands and
wait for few minutes before washing it off with normal water.
PAMPER YOUR HANDS
Take some warm
water, put some baking soda, glycerin as well as rose water. Now soak your
hands in this water for minimum 5 minutes. This will help in decreasing the
dark knuckles.
water, put some baking soda, glycerin as well as rose water. Now soak your
hands in this water for minimum 5 minutes. This will help in decreasing the
dark knuckles.
PUMICE STONE
Pumice stone is very much a part of a manicure
and it is mainly to scrub away the dead skin from the knuckles. You can use
pumice stone daily while taking bath to rub your knuckles, this will help in
lightening the area.
and it is mainly to scrub away the dead skin from the knuckles. You can use
pumice stone daily while taking bath to rub your knuckles, this will help in
lightening the area.
ALMOND OIL
Almond oil is
really good for skin. The oil can be massaged on the knuckles and left for ten
minutes. If done regularly this will help in reducing the pigmentation and make
the knuckles lighter.
really good for skin. The oil can be massaged on the knuckles and left for ten
minutes. If done regularly this will help in reducing the pigmentation and make
the knuckles lighter.
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