Rough/dark knees??

Rightee-o,
my knees (And elbows, but I don't really mind about them) always get rough in the winter months and it makes them look wayy darker than the rest of my legs which isn't a good look. Anyone got any tips on how I can get em all smooth again?
I got some new body moisturiser but it's the kind with tan in it so I don't wanna use it yet cus it'd make my knees even darker :S

I Googled and it said to get a rough towel and rub it all over your legs in a circular motion till theyre red to stimulate the blood flow and get rid of dead skin cells.. do you think that'd work?

On a side note, I'm going on holiday in july/august for about 4 weeks (Brazil!!!) and I'm buying some Jolen bleach to use before I go.. how long does it last?? cus if it only lasts a few weeks I'll have to do it like the day before I leave. Hopefully the sun'll help it last a tiny bit longer..
Also how much actually comes in one of the small size tubs? Like say I was gunna do my arms (which I'm not cus that's where the lightest hair is haha), would one tub be enough?

I'd maybe try an exfoliator or something which might work better than a towel.
And get some non-tan moisturiser - you can get small bottles or tubes of it (like a sample pack) and use that.

Yeah exfoliator sounds good.. maybe I'll do both.

Yup AGREED!
EXFOLIATE YOUR KNEES AND ELBOWS DAILY AND APPLY MOISTURISER (maybe try a high intensity one?) MORNING AND NIGHT!

ina bobbi brown book it says to cut a lemon in half and put each elbow in for 15-20 minutes, as lemon is a natural lightener, I haven't tried it so I dunno if it works

yea exfoliate or use a loofah on them :]

Is anyone else here completely obcessed with exfoliation? I feel like I cant really start my day until I take a long shower and exfoliate. Perhaps Im just a little out there...haha.

exfoliation of mah face! I have the worst skin, so waa.

loofah loofah loofah!

haha x2 or use like..rub sugar on your legs while youre in the shower that works well too

NightmaresOnWax wrote:

Is anyone else here completely obcessed with exfoliation? I feel like I cant really start my day until I take a long shower and exfoliate. Perhaps Im just a little out there...haha.

yeah, I am definitely, but you already knew that. XD

I like to use a pumice stone on my feet regularly, and i love sugar scrubs and loofahs when it comes to just about anywhere else. I dont have the problem of having really dry, dark skin, but i still do it really often.

NightmaresOnWax wrote:

Is anyone else here completely obcessed with exfoliation? I feel like I cant really start my day until I take a long shower and exfoliate. Perhaps Im just a little out there...haha.

yeah, I am definitely, but you already knew that. XD

I like to use a pumice stone on my feet regularly, and i love sugar scrubs and loofahs when it comes to just about anywhere else. I dont have the problem of having really dry, dark skin, but i still do it really often.

i exfoliate those rough areas (including feet!) AND... I use "tattoo goo" on those areas as a moisturizer. its ULTRA hydrating (basically, you're supposed to use it while a new tattoo is healing to keep the skin moisturized all day. its great! smells really good, too. )

I second the lemon idea. Some book this old model wrote said so, but hey, exfoliation's cool too.

exfoliation and coco butter!!!...it's what the black folks use and it's fucking amazing!!!!

HECK YES! *fuh`realz*

you should use vaseline at night n sleep with it on. Feels disgusting but when you wash it off your skin will be really soft and loooovely!