Natural Remedies: 5 ways to get rid of dark knuckles

Dark knuckles can be caused by many reasons and not just using bleaching products as it is popularly believed.

Dark knuckles may be caused by genetics, reactions to drugs like contraceptives. It may also be a sign of underlying health conditions like diabetes and Vitamin B12 deficiency.

If you have dark muscles because of Vitamin B3 deficiency, an accompanying symptom is tiredness and fatigue. You should take more animal-based food like meat, fish, and chicken to deal with the deficiency.

Natural remedies for dark knuckles include;

Because turmeric contains curcumin, it can help lighten your skin. Use Turmeric to have lighter knuckles by mixing turmeric in water and applying it to your knuckles. Wait for a few minutes before you wash it off. 

Curd is what is known as nunu in Nigeria. It is made from fermented milk. The lactic acid in fermented milk helps to lighten dark knuckles. Apply nunu on your knuckles for 20 minutes and wash it off warm water

Almonds have vitamin E which lightens the skin. Mix the almond powder in water and apply it on your knuckles, wait for a few minutes and wipe with a towel and warm water.

Green tea is one of the best ways to lighten your skin. It contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate and vitamin E that gives a lighter complexion.

Simply, put a green tea bag in water, then apply the tea on your dark knuckles or mix green tea with rosewater and milk and apply it on your skin.

Mix baking soda with water and apply it on your knuckles in a circular motion for 2 minutes. Wash it off and apply moisturizer.

Try any of these remedies and watch your dark knuckles disappear.

NB: Natural Remedies is a Pulse lifestyle content series on nature's hack to better skin and a healthier body.