- Lemon Lemon acts as a bleaching agent for skin. Cut one in half and rub it on your inner thighs for 15-20 minutes then wash it off, pat dry and repeat daily for best results. It will dry your skin so after patting your legs dry you can apply a thin layer of olive or coconut oil.
- Aloe Vera Massage aloe vera gel on the affected areas, it will help repair your skin and reduce inflammation.
- Lose Weight (if needed!) If excess weight is the cause of your dark inner thighs try to lose it. During exercise make certain you have on the proper clothes so you do not cause further chaffing during your workouts. If diet and exercise are not helping see your doctor.
- Yogurt and Lemon Mix lemon juice and yogurt into a thick paste and apply gently to your inner thighs. Leave for 20 minutes then wash and pat dry.
- Oatmeal and Yogurt Make a thick paste from one teaspoon each oatmeal, yogurt, and lemon juice. Apply to your inner thighs and leave for about an hour until it dries. This is a great exfoliant and is a popular home remedy for dark inner thighs and rough skin.
- Potatoes Potatoes can work as a bleaching agent, cut it into slices then put them on your thighs, leave for 30 minutes then wash with warm water and pat dry.
- Powdered Milk and Honey Mix 1 teaspoon each of honey, powdered milk, and lemon juice to make a thick paste. Add a few drops of almond oil and apply the paste to your thighs to lighten the color. This works on tanned skin as well.
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If you do not want to test out any of these home remedies I would suggest you visit a dermatologist and they can prescribe medication to treat your dark inner thighs.
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