Impurities that trapped inside the skin become the reason of dark pores. Excess oil, bacteria, and dirt are the impurities that darken the skin. These dark pores are mostly referred to as the blackhead and may occur on the face, neck and at any part of the body. Whenever dark pores appear on the legs, there are many home remedies and treatments that we can use to eliminate them. Yes, it is possible to treat the darken skin of the leg with ready-made products but they are full of chemicals and have side effects as well so here we have three home remedies to exfoliate the legs.
Things you will need in all the Three Methods:
- Bathtub to soak your legs
- Hot Water
- Baking soda
- Olive oil
- Tea Tree oil
Method 1:
Prepare a bath of hot water and baking soda and soak your legs in a hot bathtub to lose the dead skin cells and to open the pores of the skin. Just soak your legs in the hot bath for at least 15-20 minutes, by making it sure that you have covered all the affected areas by dark pores.
Method 2:
Now you can exfoliate the skin of your legs by using a natural, mildly abrasive scrub, such as baking soda body scrub. To make a body scrub, take 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a container or in the lid of the jar, and mix 1 teaspoon of warm water into it. Mix it properly to make a fine paste. Spread the baking soda paste onto the affected areas of your legs and gently massage the paste in the circular motion with the help of your fingertips. Continue this process for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
Method 3:
Prepare another solution to exfoliate the legs with baking soda. Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in it. Mix it to make a fine paste. Now add 2 drops of tea tree oil in the prepared paste. Use this paste to massage the affected areas of the and leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes. The wonderful mixture of baking soda and essential oil will give you magical results by clearing the dark pores and will add shine to your skin.
Tips to exfoliate the legs:
- By following the method 1 instructions for soaking the leg in hot water and baking soda solution will help in opening up the pores, that further makes it easy to drain all the impurities from the skin. This method will make the skin softer and shinier.
- Exfoliating the legs with a natural baking soda scrub remove all the bacteria and dead skin cells and clear your skin without causing any inflammation or irritation to your skin.
- You can also exfoliate your legs with the magical treatment of baking soda and essential oils. This method will make your skin brighter and softer.