I know how embarrassing it is to have dark underarms, you can’t raise your hands even, if you dare to wear sleeveless top. Dark colouration of underarms region is usually not a disease or medical condition. The main cause of dark underarms are shaving, regular use of the hair remover, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms and regular use of alcohol based deodorant . Let not leave them dark . There are so many home remedies foe whiten your dark underarms, it need your efforts and time as well as patience.
Cucumber
Just like
potatoes, cucumbers also have natural bleaching properties to help lighten
discolored skin.
Simply rub a thin
cucumber slice on your underarms or grate a cucumber and apply the juice under
your arms. Do this once or twice daily until you are satisfied with the
results.
Another option is
to extract the juice from a cucumber and mix it with a little turmeric
powder and lemon juice. Apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it on
for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Repeat this home remedy once
daily or every other day for best results.
Lemon
Lemon works as a natural bleach and a powerful
antibacterial and antiseptic agent. This is why lemon is used in the treatment
of various skin-related problems including dark underarms. Lemon can dry out
your skin, so apply a moisturizer after using these remedies if needed.
lighten your
underarms, rub a lemon wedge on the skin for a few minutes. Leave the juice on
your skin for about 10 minutes and then wash the area thoroughly. For better
exfoliation, you can sprinkle a little sugar on the lemon wedge and then use
it. Do this a few times a week.
Another option is
to mix a little turmeric powder, honey or plain yogurt in some lemon juice
and apply it to your underarms. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then
wash it off. Repeat three or four times a week.
Baking Soda
Baking soda can be
used to make an exfoliating scrub to get rid of dark underarms. This will help
remove dead skin cells, which is one of the main causes of dark underarms. It
will also help unclog skin pores.
Mix baking soda
and water to make a thick paste.
Use this paste to
scrub your underarms.
Wash it off and
pat dry the area thoroughly.
Repeat a few times
a week.
Orange Peel
Orange peels can
be used to lighten the skin under your arms, thanks to their skin lightening
and exfoliating properties.
Put some orange
peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely.
Grind the dried
peels into powder form.
Mix two teaspoons
of powdered orange peels with enough rose water and milk to make a
thick paste.
Gently scrub your
underarms with the paste and then leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Finally, wash the
area with cold water.
Repeat the process
two or three times a week.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is
another good option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains vitamin
E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as
an effective natural deodorant.
Massage the dark
underarms with coconut oil.
Leave it on for 10
to 15 minutes.
Wash it off with
mild soap and lukewarm water.
Repeat two or
three times daily until you achieve the desired results.
Vinegar
Vinegar can also
come to your rescue when you wish to get rid of your dark underarms. This
remedy will not only lighten the skin color, but will also kill germs and
bacteria that feed on dead skin cells causing underarm odor.
Mix rice flour
with vinegar to form a thick paste.
Take a hot shower
and then apply this paste on your underarms.
Allow the paste to
dry for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
Repeat a few times
a week
Milk for Milky White Underarms
Vitamins and fatty
acids in milk are very effective in lightening the dark skin under arms. When
mixed with curd, the lactic acid too do wonders for whitening your dark
underarm.
You
will need:Milk- 2
tablespoons
Curd- 1 tablespoon
Flour- 1
tablespoon
Directions:Mix milk, curd and
flour to get a paste.
Apply to your
underarms
Leave for 15
minutes.
Wash off with water
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