Dark underarms can be a source of embarrassment for most of us, especially in women, who just want to be able to raise our arms with confidence. But seeing our pits looking dark and bumpy can force us to wear tops with sleeves to hide them. What then can you do? Instead of being miserable when the summer season finally arrives, why not try these underarm whitening scrubs so that you will have more confidence to bare your arms?

Baking Soda

You can never go wrong with using baking soda in whitening your armpits because you will get impressive results. The dead skin cells in this area of your body can actually cause the discoloration so a bit of exfoliation can help renew your skin. Simply mix some baking soda with water until you create a paste. Apply under your arms and scrub for a minute. Wash off afterwards then pat dry. You can even dust some baking powder on our armpits to make the discoloration lighter.

Orange Peel Powder

You should also use orange peel when treating dark underarms because it contains bleaching and lightening properties. Dry the orange peel first then grind afterwards to create a powder. Add rosewater and milk in 2 teaspoons of powdered orange peel then stir until you create a thick paste. Apply on your underarms then scrub gently for a few minutes. Wait for 15 minutes before washing it off. You need to do this 3 times a week.

Lemon

Another ingredient that will help remove discoloration is lemon. It has natural bleaching, anti-bacterial, and anti-septic properties that will help cleanse your dark underarms. Cut a lemon into thick slices then rub on your dark underarms for a few minutes. Leave it on for 10 minutes then rinse afterwards thoroughly. Do this daily and don’t forget to add moisturizer after to prevent dryness.

Olive Oil with Sugar

You should also try using olive oil when lightening your underarm because it has antioxidants that can help clear the dead skin cells that are lingering on the surface of your skin. Add sugar to the mix and you will have a gentle scrub that can reduce the darkness in your armpits. Another plus to using this scrub is that it moisturizes the skin in this area too which is a plus. You will need to add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive in 1 cup of brown sugar and mix. Apply on your armpits and scrub gently for a few minutes before washing off.

Cucumber

Try cucumber on your underarms to help whiten them fast. It has bleaching properties too that will help lighten your pits in no time. Slice some cucumber and rub onto your dark underarm. Leave it on for a few minutes then repeat one to two times a day. You can even use the juice of the cucumber if you like to get the same results. 

These are just a few suggestions for underarm whitening scrubs that you should try to reveal beautiful underarms in no time.