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Dark skin remedy
What could cause discoloration of the back of my arms
(11 Dec 2007)
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Skin darkening is a result of reaction to certain chemicals, sun exposure or hyper pigmentation. Dark elbows and the area behind the arms can be treated with lime juice for around 15 minutes. Placing the elbow tips on a cut lime is equally effective.
Lime juice mixed with double the amount of coconut oil is applied on the arms. Massage with mustard oil, after bath proves beneficial. Equal proportion of vinegar and yoghurt, when applied works wonders. Commercial bleaches might come to your rescue.
Creams comprising of hydroquinone proves beneficial. Exfoliating the old skin with an herbal scrub also helps. Using a sunscreen with a high SPF (sun protective factor) is helpful. A mask of milk and wheat flour applied on the arms is effective. Potato slices or potato paste helps in lightening of the arms and prevents ugly spots. Cucumber made into a paste with sandalwood powder also helps. Unwanted reactions with deodorants and roll-ons can result in dark underarms. Vitamin E oil can be applied. Waxing is a better alternative to shaving, as it ensures a light skin. Gram flour made into a paste with milk and sandalwood powder helps in skin lightening.
Visit our article on dark underarms at,
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Dark-underarms.html
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answered by Dr C on 2 Jan 2008, 11:11:43
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