How To Avoid And Get Rid Of Dark Knuckles; Simple And Effective Steps

Dark Knuckles is the major concern when it comes to uniforming the skin tone. No matter how beautiful and healthy your skin may be, once there is dark knuckles it messes everything up and grip your self-confidence, and the most annoying part of this is that it can not be hidden. 

No one is exempted from having Dark knuckles, whether Fair skin, Brown skin and even Dark skin, Anyone at any age can develop dark knuckles. You might have tried several means but nothing seems working. just relax! And follow the simple steps below. But before we dive into those steps, let's check why dark knuckles do occur most times.

What Causes Dark Knuckles?

Dark knuckles can be gotten naturally if not symptom of underlined health condition that needed to be treated, such as psoriasis. There are several other reasons why our knuckles get darker too, which I'm going to outline below;

• Genetics - The darker pigmentation on your knuckles may be inherited. 

• Bleaching Skin Care Products - using the wrong or bleaching skin care products can cause Dark Knuckles

• Exposure To Cleansing Agents - more often exposure to our daily washing agent i.e. detergents, degreasers can also bring about dark knuckles.

Simple Steps You Can Take To Avoid And Get Rid Of Dark Knuckles. 

Step 1. Exfoliate Your Skin.

using exfoliating scrub atleast twice a week, will help remove dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin; activate your skin for other products to work effectively. You can create homemade exfoliating scrub, to create; mix equal part of sugar and olive oil. rub the mixture thoroughly over your knuckles for about 5mins. rinse off with water. once your skin has lightened, exfoliate once a week.

Step 2. Apply Moisturizer. 

Do ensure you apply your moisturizer extensively to those area after bathing, especially lightening moisturizer cream. You can apply to those dark areas more than once a day for effective result, most importantly at night.

Step 3. Apply Natural Oils - Shea butter, coconut oil are great emollients! softens and hydrates skin. Shea butter contains several types of fatty acids — including lineoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids, that improve the skin's natural barrier, it also protects skin against damage. So applying them on you knuckles especially at night, when you are totally done for the day will not only lighten those areas, it will also unify your skin tone.

Step 4. Use Hand Protective Gloves -

 using gloves during house chores most especially when washing and cleaning, to avoid direct contact with cleansing agents will prevent us from developing Dark Knuckles.

Takeaway

It is advisable to see a dermatologist if the knuckles get more darker or severe. It can be a serious condition that requires treatment.

Good luck!