Many people have problems with dark skin areas, but this is normal and is called acanthosis nigricans. This happens to the skin due to aging and sun exposure. These problems appear on areas that do not have oil glands and the skin in these areas is prone to drying.
We should take special care for the skin in these areas because if we don’t it can get even worse. Armpits usually become dark because of the antiperspirant use or shaving and this can be very uncomfortable. So when you choose cosmetics be very careful even if it smells amazing.
HERE ARE SOME REMEDIES THAT HELPS WITH DARK NECK
Baking soda has the ability to exfoliate the skin, it cleans it and can also erase freckles. All you have to do to prepare this remedy is to mix 3 parts soda with 1 part water to make a paste.
Apply the paste on your neck and leave it to dry. After a couple of minutes rinse it. Repeat the treatment twice a week.
Potatoes contain crystalline and with its catecholase they can lighten the skin. Grind the potatoes and apply the juice on the affected areas. Leave it for 15 minutes, and after that wash it off with cold water.
What you can also do is mix lemon with the potato juice and after 15 minutes just rinse with cold water. This is a good remedy for removing acne scars.
Aloe vera nourishes skin even better than a lot of creams and it lightens it as well. Aloe Vera also erases spots and dark areas and repairs the skin. Apply it on the problematic area and wait 20 minutes before rinsing it off. You must repeat this every day.
KNEES AND ELBOWS
Milk is rich in fat acids and vitamins that have the power to soothe the skin. If you blend it with curd the effect gets even more intense. All you need are 2 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp curd. Make a paste by blending the ingredients, apply it on the dark spots and after leaving it 15 minutes just wash off.
Lemon peels has a lot of vitamin C, which is known to remove dead cells and evens out new skin cells. This is very simple to use, just put on the peels on the dark skin parts and wash after 20 minutes. Another way you can try is to apply mix of juice with honey and repeat this process as many times as necessary.
Sugar is great ingredient that can help you even out the skin if you use it as scrub to remove the dead cells. To use sugar as remedy just mix same parts of olive oil and sugar and make a paste. Massage the affected areas with it and after some time just wash off. Repeat the treatment on daily basis.
The oil from almonds is so great for the skin because they have nutrients that keep our skin pretty. Massage the dark spots with warm oil for 5 minutes daily, before going to bed. Repeat this few days in row.
Also you can blend 2 tbsp powdered almonds with yoghurt to make a paste for the skin. When it dries, rub it off with wet fingers and wash with cold water. Repeat this treatment for 14 days.
ARMPITS
Cucumber has the ability to lighten the skin same as lemon does, so you can mix it with lemon. Cucumber also soothes and cools the skin. Mix the juice of cucumber with lime or turmeric. These ingredients work great together because lemon removes dead cells, cucumber cools the skin and turmeric removes stains.
You can also prepare chickpea mask with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp yogurt, 2 tbsp chickpea flour and 1 pinch turmeric. Mix all together and stir to make it even.
Apply it on the dark spots, leave for an hour to act and wash it off. You will notice that it brightens the skin and leaves it soft. Use it daily until you see the results and after continue to use it only twice per week.
