How to Remove Dark Marks from Feet Naturally?

22-01-2018   |   Posted By: Chhavi   |   41009 View(s)

People take so much care of their facial skin, but how many of you take care of your feet? Many people ignore their feet and because they mostly pay attention to their facial skin. But, proper skincare requires taking care of feet too! Dark feet is generally caused by exposure harmful UV rays, dirt, pollution and exposure to harmful chemicals. A glowing face and dark feet- Not a great combination! Imagine you are wearing beautiful footwear, but the dark marks on the feet are snatching the beauty away from your beautiful sandals. Dark feet can make you feel embarrassed. But, don’t you worry!  There are some natural ways to remove dark marks from feet naturally.

What are the Tips to Remove Dark Marks from Feet?

1. Aloe Vera

Apply aloe vera gel on your feet. Keep it on for about twenty minutes and then wash it off with plain water. Do this two times a day to lighten your feet. Alternatively. mix two tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel with a few drops of almond oil and apply this mixture to the affected areas. Massage your feet with this mixture for a couple of minutes. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off with water. Do this two times a day.

2. Orange

Take 2 tablespoons of orange peel powder and add enough yoghurt or milk to it to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste to the affected areas. Wait for 20 minutes and then scrub the paste off with wet fingers. Follow this remedy one to two times a week. Alternatively, you can also make a paste by mixing two tablespoons of orange peel powder with one teaspoon of rose water. Apply the paste on your feet and scrub it off with wet hands after 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water.

3. Turmeric

For this remedy, you will need two teaspoons of turmeric and some cold milk to make a paste. Mix turmeric powder with enough cold milk to make a paste. Apply the paste on the affected areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

You can also make feet lightening paste by mixing two teaspoons of turmeric powder with one teaspoon olive oil. Mix the ingredients properly and apply the paste to your feet. Wait for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with normal water. Do this thrice a week to remove dark marks from feet.

4. Sandalwood

Take 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder and add some rose water and juice of a lemon to it. Properly mix the ingredients to make a paste. Apply the paste to the affected areas. Let the mixture sit for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water.

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Alternatively, mix one tablespoon each of almond powder and sandalwood powder. Add some rose water or milk and mix all the ingredients properly to make a fine paste. Apply the mixture to the affected areas. Let it dry completely. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

5. Honey

Simply, apply a layer of honey to the affected areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. Alternatively, mix one tablespoon of honey with the juice of one lemon and apply the mixture to the affected areas. Keep it on for about fifteen minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

6. Papaya

Take ½ papaya and chop it into chunks. Put them in a blender. Now, add one tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of honey. Blend all the ingredients until you get a fine paste. Apply the paste to your feet. Rinse it off after 20 – 30 minutes. Do this two times a week to brighten your feet naturally.

7. Rice

For this remedy, you need to grind one cup of uncooked rice into a fine powder. Add a little milk to form a smooth paste. You can also add some turmeric powder to the paste. Properly mix all of these ingredients and apply the paste to the affected areas. Scrub it off after half an hour and rinse it off with warm water. Follow this two to three times a week to brighten your feet naturally.

8. Potato Juice

Apply potato juice to the affected areas. Let it sit for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. Alternatively, mix potato juice with some honey and apply the paste to your feet. Wait for 20 minutes. Wash it off with normal water.

9. Yoghurt

Take two teaspoons of yoghurt and add one teaspoon of honey and juice of one lemon to it. Mix all of these ingredients thoroughly to make a paste. Apply the paste on the affected areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

10. Gram Flour

Combine two tablespoons of gram flour, one teaspoon of turmeric powder, two tablespoons of milk and ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix all of these ingredients properly to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste to your feet. Rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.

11. Cucumber

Next time you have a cucumber for a salad, keep one slice of cucumber aside to treat your skin with it. For this remedy, you simply need to rub a fresh slice of cucumber on your dark feet. Keep rubbing for 5 minutes an let the juice gets absorbed into your skin. Wash your feet after 15 minutes.

12. Almond

Soak four to five almonds overnight. In the morning, you need to peel off their skin and grind them. Add one teaspoon of gram flour, one teaspoon of milk and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix all of the ingredients properly and apply the paste to the affected areas. Massage your feet with this mixture for a couple of minutes. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with normal water.

13. Oatmeal, Curd and Tomato

Take two tablespoons of oatmeal and add one tablespoon of curd and two teaspoons of fresh tomato juice to it. Mix all the ingredients properly and apply the paste to the affected areas. Rinse it off after 15 minutes with lukewarm water. This is one of the best tips to remove dark marks from feet.

Additional Tips to Follow:

1. Wear a sunscreen before you step out in the sun.

2. Do not step out in the sun after using bleaching agents on your skin.

3. Clean your skin on a regular basis to get rid of dirt and clogged pores.

4. Exfoliate once a week to get rid of dead skin cells.

5. Eat a healthy diet to keep your skin healthy.

Follow these tips to remove dark marks from feet naturally. Visit a beauty salon frequently to get a pedicure done and keep your feet healthy and glowing.