Coco Chanel called the knees the ugliest part of the body. And not without reason, if this very part is deprived of proper care. The fact is that in the knee area there are practically no sebaceous glands that would moisturize the skin.
Add to this the external scorching rays of the sun, strong weathering, and just the habit of washing the same floors right on your knees, and it becomes clear why the skin on your knees becomes just elephantine over time, and you can't really distinguish it from the soles. When at the same time the skin on the knees becomes dark or red, many women resort to the proven — lengthen the hem of the skirt. But it’s enough to take care of your knees so that they can always shine beautifully. We fix errors and carry out restoration work.
Bend and unbend: the load will be removed by charging
The knees are subjected to tremendous stress every day. After all, it is they, connecting the femur and tibia, that provide movement. Not surprisingly, over time, they begin to hurt. To prevent the appearance of pain in the kneecaps, and at the same time relieve them, it is enough to perform a simple exercise.
- Raise one leg so it forms a right angle with the other. Bend and unbend the lower leg 20 times. Repeat this with the second leg.
- Rise on the toe of each leg 20 times.
- Rotate your knees 20 times.
- Another rule is to protect the patella from various kinds of injuries (especially sports) with the help of knee pads.
We feed: look for useful vitamins in a plate
The poor condition of the skin on the knees first of all indicates a deficiency of vitamins A and E. A special complex of vitamins will help correct the situation. But you can choose another direction: instead of a pharmacy, go to the kitchen and, after reviewing the products, adjust the menu so that it becomes therapeutic.
Vitamin E — one of the natural antioxidants — look for it in greens, nuts and apples. Vitamin A, which supplies cells with oxygen, contains eggs, liver, milk.
You can remove swelling of the knees and remove salt from the joints with the help of such a tool.
1 peeled head of garlic, 1 lemon and 1/2 celery root, grind through a meat grinder. Add 2—3 tbsp. l. honey. Eat 1 tsp. in the morning on an empty stomach.
Cleansing: put away the soap, take the face cream
Gentle cleansing promotes elasticity and softness of the skin on the knees. However, the usual soap is not suitable for these purposes: it dries the skin, and it is already dry in this place.
- For cleansing the skin of the knees, choose foams for sensitive and dry skin.
- Scrub your knees once a week. This will remove the keratinized particles of the epidermis and accelerate the growth of new cells.
- After cleansing procedures, apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream.
Soothing: salt scrub and lemon lotion
To keep the skin on your knees soft, you need to lubricate it with cream every evening. But if the condition of the knees leaves much to be desired, and the skin requires additional moisture, simple remedies will help.
Mix vegetable oil with lemon juice (1:10). Apply the resulting mass to the knees for 20 minutes, then rinse and lubricate the knees with cream.
Mix salt and honey in equal proportions, add a little castor oil. Use as a scrub. Salt exfoliates dead skin cells and softens the skin. And honey prevents quick drying.
Bleaching: why knees need kefir and soda
The rough skin on the knees often turns an unpleasant red or brown color. Natural bleaches, such as sauerkraut, cucumber or lemon juice, will help restore her natural shade. You can use other recipes.
Kefir wraps. Mix 3 tbsp. l. kefir, 2 tsp cucumber juice, 5 drops of lemon juice. Rub the resulting mass into the knees with light circular movements, then cover with a film, and on top — any fabric. Do twice a week for 20 min.
Milk Soda Scrub. Mix soda with milk until a thick mass is formed. Apply in a circular motion on your knees, hold for a few minutes, then rinse. Perform three to four times a week.
If you follow these recommendations, then within a month you can return the most neglected knees to their ideal shape. However, it should be remembered that sometimes their poor appearance does not indicate a lack of attention, but those serious diseases that require urgent attention from a doctor.
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