Getting rid of the Dark knuckles

Dark knuckles

Many suffer from the problem of blackening of the joints of the fingers or toes, especially girls who always seek to appear in their best suit, as the accumulation of dead skin cells in these areas causes their darkening, and the excessive production of melanin pigment in the skin leads to hyperpigmentation of the skin, in addition to other reasons we mention Later, to get rid of this problem, there were several natural and medical methods that we will discuss in this article.

Causes of Dark knuckles 

These are the main causes of Dark knuckles:

• Frequent rubbing of the Dark knuckles leads to an increase in their thickness and blackness and makes it worse.

• Dry skin is caused by many wrong habits such as:

• Excessive washing of the skin.
• Excessive exposure to hot water.
• Exposure to harsh chemicals such as household cleaners.
• Excessive exposure to harmful sunlight.

• Infection with some skin diseases whose symptoms include Dark knuckles, such as eczema or psoriasis.
• Excess weight or obesity negatively affects the skin.

Medical methods to get rid of dark knuckles

It is very important to consult a dermatologist to find out the cause of the dark knuckles so that he can diagnose the condition, develop an appropriate treatment plan for it, and may resort to the following methods to get rid of the dark knuckles:

• Take topical treatments that contain ingredients such as niacinamide or soy to lighten dark areas of the body.

• Mixed chemical peeling, where this method is used for people with dark skin, as it contains very high concentrations of active ingredients, which reach the depths of the skin and get rid of dark pigmentation, these ingredients include:

• Salicylic acid, lactic acid, resorcinol, kojic acid, mandelic acid and tretinoin.

• Resorting to a low-level laser for very exacerbated cases.

Natural recipes to get rid of dark knuckles

Glycerin and natural oils 

• This mixture is prepared from the following ingredients:

• The components

• Two tablespoons of glycerine.

• Two tablespoons of wheat germ oil.

• Two tablespoons of sweet almond oil.

• A spoonful of castor oil.

• Lemon juice.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.

• Then the mixture is placed on the joints to be lightened.

• Then cover with bags or gloves, and leave for an hour.

• Wash the area with a soft loofah, then dry and moisturize with moisturizing cream.

Yogurt and lemon juice 

Yogurt is perhaps the best home formula to ease up the skin and dispose of darkness.

Use it to get rid of the darkening of the joints of the fingers in the following way:

The components

• Amount of yoghurt.
• Several drops of lemon juice.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.

• The mixture is placed on the joints to be lightened.

• Leave for 10-15 minutes.

• Wash the region with warm water and dry it well.

Lemon, sugar, and honey scrub

The exfoliation step is essential to get rid of the dark knuckles. It helps to lighten the dark areas and make them smoother. Lemon, sugar, and honey scrub can be used to get rid of the dark knuckles; This is because lemon juice contains vitamin C, and sugar contains glycolic acid, and this is done according to the following method:

The components

• A teaspoon of lemon juice.

• a teaspoon of sugar.

• Two teaspoons of honey.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.

• Apply the blend to the joints and rub it well.

• Leave it on for 15 minutes until the skin ingests it.

• Then wash the area with water and dry it well.

Egg whites, flour, and honey

This is done according to the following method:

The components

• One egg white.

• A tablespoon of honey.

• Two tablespoons of flour.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.

• Apply the blend to the joints and leave for 20 minutes.

• Wash hands with warm water and dry well.

• Repeat this two or three times a week to get light-colored joints and get rid of the accumulated dead skin.

A mixture of turmeric, milk cream and almond oil

This mixture effectively removes the blackness from the joints of the fingers.

The components

• A teaspoon of milk cream.

• Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder.

• Two or three drops of almond oil.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.

• Apply the mixture to the joints.

• Leave for 20 minutes.

• Then wash the area with plain water and dry it well.

• It is recommended to repeat this three times a week for best results.

Vinegar and water

Vinegar helps to get rid of dark pigmentation in the skin, including dark knuckles according to the following method:

The components

• A tablespoon of vinegar 
• A tablespoon of water.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.
• Apply the mixture to the joints and rub it well with a cotton ball.
• Leave the mixture until it dries completely.
• Wash the area with cold water and dry it well.

Lemon juice and natural oils

This mixture of oils helps to get rid of dark knuckles and make them smoother and softer, in addition to solving pigmentation problems that may occur on damaged and dry nails and follicles.

The components

• Half a teaspoon of jojoba oil.

• Half a teaspoon of almond oil.

• Half a teaspoon of rosemary oil.

• Two or three drops of lemon juice.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well

• Apply the mixture to the joints with a light massage, before going to sleep.

Shea Butter

Shea butter has proven its effectiveness by getting rid of dark and black areas, including dark knuckles, and this is done by placing a small amount of it on the joints of the fingers to be lightened, and it is recommended to use it daily for a week to get rid of the tan.

Baking soda and rose water 

This mixture is done according to the following method:

The components

• Equal amounts of rose water and baking soda.

• Lemon bean.

• amount of glycerol.

How to prepare and use

• Mix the ingredients together well.

• Apply the mixture to the joints and leave for 5 minutes.

• Then a lemon is immersed in glycerin and the joints are massaged with it for 7 minutes.

• Then wash the area with water and dry it well.

Tips and Advice

Here are some tips and guidelines that are recommended to be taken into consideration to get rid of dark knuckles:

• Constant care of the hands, and not leaving the skin to dry by avoiding washing hands with hot water, not rubbing vigorously with a towel, and using moisturising creams frequently.

• Be careful when handling rough objects, such as sandpaper, carpet backs, etc.

• Make sure to put sunscreen on the joints so that the problem does not return as it was.

• Losing extra weight may help solve this problem.

• The use of daily peeling creams, and it is preferable to use those that contain alpha hydroxy acids in small quantities, and put them on the skin at night, as they help moisturise and exfoliate the skin, which reduces blackness.

• The use of whitening creams, and it is preferable to use creams that contain hydroquinone at a concentration of 2%, as the use of this type of cream with peeling creams speeds up the process of getting rid of blackening of the joints.

• Drink a lot of water, which keeps the skin hydrated, preventing its dehydration.