Dark underarms have you down?

Now that the weather is getting nicer, don’t be afraid to go sleeveless, even if you have fair skin. There are some very simple things you can do right at home to lighten your underarms, and it won’t break the bank to do it either.

Word of caution.  If you know for a fact that any of the ingredients in these home remedies irritate your skin, do not try it or consult your physician before trying.

What causes dark underarms?

The most typical causes of dark underarms include:
• Excessive sweating
• Regular shaving
• Improper skin washing
• Dead skin cell buildup
• Friction from adjacent skin or tight clothing
• Daily use of antiperspirants

Home remedies for dark underarms

The best and most frequently used home remedy for dark underarms is lemon. Simply cut large circles of lemon and rub them against your armpits for a couple minutes. Citrus acts as a natural skin bleaching chemical to lighten your skin.

Make a paste from a pinch of turmeric, lime juice and cucumber juice. Apply the paste to the skin of your armpit and rinse after 15 minutes.

Also try using alum powder, cornstarch or baking soda in lieu of an antiperspirant. It’s the aluminum in antiperspirants that can turn your underarms dark.

Apply a paste of rose water and sandalwood powder under your arm. Let dry and then rinse off. Continue to wash your armpits with coconut oil afterward.

Drop the razor and reach for the wax. Waxing your armpits removes not only unwanted hair, but dead skin cell buildup that can be turning your armpits dark.

Don’t wear clothes made from synthetic materials. Choosing shirts that are made of 100% cotton will keep your underarm skin from chafing and turning dark. It will also cut down on excessive sweating.

If your skin is rubbing and chafing in the area around your armpits, losing weight may help. Trimming fat will reduce the rubbing and in turn reduce the darkness under your arms.

–Magdalena

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