We know how embarrassing it is having dark and patchy underarms. It’s impossible to wear a sleeveless top and raise your hand. You’re cautious with the clothes you wear and the moves you make; making sure that you don’t expose your underarm. Dark underarms can diminish your self-confidence and can cause body disorder, irritation and itching.
Dark underarms are not a serious disease. Underarms can darken from common mistakes such as shaving, using skin burning chemicals found in the hair removal cream and deodorants. The skin also responds to exposure to the elements such as ultraviolet rays. Dark underarms can also occur when you suffer from excessive sweating, unhygienic practices and dead skin cell accumulation on the pores. Dark underarms can be an underlying symptom of medical conditions such as hormonal imbalances, obesity, medication, cancer, insulin resistance, etc. will darken your underarm.
Don’t leave them dark! Try out this natural remedy. These remedies are affordable, safe and effective.
Natural Remedies:
Baking Soda
Baking soda contains a natural bleaching agent that can brighten and whiten your underarm. Baking soda functions as a great Exfoliator. It can help remove oil build up in the pores and dead skin accumulation; making underarm skin whiter and brighter. Baking soda also functions as a natural deodorant. This can be a great substitute for antiperspirants and deodorants, which can be a cause of your dark underarms. Create a thick paste with baking soda and water. Use this paste on your underarms and massage it using a circular motion. Leave it on for a few minutes or until it dries completely. Rinse it off with water. For a quick and easy all natural deodorant. Mix in baking soda and rose water together to create a paste. Apply a thin layer on your underarms; this will lighten underarms and cover up odor.
Potato
Potatoes aren’t the most common ingredient that people use in their underarm, but the natural bleaching agents in the potato can help lighten your dark spots. This is a better substitute for lemon since it contains mild acids that won’t cause irritation on the skin. This is a great remedy for people with sensitive skin. This is a remedy that you can apply in your dark under arm and other dark spots. Take a freshly sliced potato and rub them against your underarms for about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the skin to absorb the potato juice. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and repeat daily.
Orange Peels
Oranges contain the same bleaching power as lemons, but it contains milder ingredients that won’t cause stinging or irritation on the skin. The peels of oranges work as a great exfoliant. It can remove dead skin cell and dark patches. The citrus smell of oranges can also help with covering up the bad aroma. Create a natural orange deodorant with these easy steps. Remove the peel of an orange and leave the peel to dry. Keep it in the shade and allow the peel to dry completely. Grind the peel into a powder, add a teaspoon of rose water and milk to the powder. This will create a thick paste, apply this to your underarms. Rub it on the skin for 10 minutes and wash it off with cold water. Perform this every day after showering.
Saffron
This is probably the most expensive remedy in this list, but the antibacterial and antiseptic properties of saffron can help eliminate bacteria and build up on the underarms. It also contains lightening properties that can smoothen and lighten the skin. Take a few strands of saffron and mix it with 3 tablespoons of milk. Apply this mixture on the underarms overnight. Wash the mixture off in the morning with a pumice stone or a small towel and water. Doing this everyday will give you lighter underarms in no time.
Apples
An apple a day can keep dark underarms away! The high amounts of AHA in apples can kill bacteria and germs that cause dark underarms. Its semi-rough texture also exfoliates the skin and remove dead skin cells. This is a simple and a cheap home remedy you can perform every other day. Take one or two apples and mash them. Apply the apples on your underarms and massage the skin. Leave it for a few minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Let’s lighten those dark underarms! There are so many natural remedies that can whiten your dark underarms. Keep up with your treatments to have smoother and whiter underarms.
