Remove default text/placeholder present in html5 input element of type=date

Question

I am using html input element with type as date,

When I use above element it creates a default date format i.e.

Answer 1

this worked fine for me:

input[type=date]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,
  input[type=date]::-webkit-outer-spin-button {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
  }

  input[type=date] {
    -moz-appearance: textfield;
  }