Underarm skin that’s darker than the rest of the skin can prevent you from wearing bikinis in public, sleeveless cloth, or participating in sports.
DIY: 4 Quick remedies to get rid of dark underarm naturally
Having dark underarms can be a nightmare.
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Dark underarm is majorly caused by the following reasons;
- Irritation caused by shaving
- Harsh chemical irritants in deodorants and antiperspirants
- Hyperpigmentation such as an increase in melanin
- Dead cells due to infrequent exfoliation
- Friction caused by tight clothes
Here are quick remedies to get rid of dark underarm naturally;
- Turmeric with lemon
Lemon has antibacterial properties that act as a natural bleaching agent. It helps in exfoliating the cells that become dead over some time. Turmeric contains a chemical known as curcumin, which is an antioxidant and helps lighten the skin tone in the underarm area.
Procedure:
- .Get a clean bowl
- Pour two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- Add two tablespoons of turmeric to make a paste
- Mix well and apply to your underarm
- After 30 minutes, wash the paste off.
NB: This paste should be applied to your underarm three times a week for a good result.
2. Tomato
Tomato also contains bleaching properties that naturally help in reducing discoloration.
Procedure:
- Wash underarm with warm water
- Slice raw tomato and daily, rub in the underarms.
- After 30 minutes, rinse off.
NB: Apply tomato to your underarm overnight for a quicker result.
3. Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains vitamin E, which is essential for skin lightening.
How to apply:
- Massage coconut oil in your underarm for 20 minutes daily, coconut oil will evenly blend your skin tone.
4. Potato
Procedure:
- Grate a potato and squeeze the juice
- Apply the juice to your underarms for 10 minutes,
- Rinse your underarms with cool water
Application of these natural remedies will lighten your underarm although, there are preventive measures you need to observe, to avoid dark underarm.
- Stop shaving and start waxing your underarm.
- Stop using harsh chemical irritants in deodorants and anti antiperspirants or hair removal creams
- Bath twice a day to remove excess bacteria that stays in your underarm due to sweating.
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