Are your dark underarms stopping you from wearing sleeveless tops, bathing suits or something as common as exercising? While there are chances of underlying conditions that are causing the skin to darken, there are multiple external factors too that lead to discoloured skin. And since we all love to smell good, know that perfumes and deodorants are packed with chemicals that can irritate your skin. So, a better alternative and also a desi nuskha to stop the odour would be to rub an alum, known as fitkari in Hindi, on your wet underarms after taking a good shower. This works wonders!
Moreover, shaving can cause irritation and abrasion too, so follow a proper method to shave your underarms. Regular exfoliation and gentle exfoliation before shaving can save your skin and also make the process easier. The correct way to shave your pits would require lathering up with a chemical-free gel or cream and then shaving in the direction of hair growth. This will keep your skin from getting dark and free from the itchy razor bumps.
In a lot of cases, friction caused by tight clothes can darken the skin over time, you can loosen up your fit a little down there to get rid of this problem. Moreover, an increase in melanin, smoking, diabetes, obesity, abnormal hormone levels and many other skin disorders can cause skin darkening.
However, don’t take it too harsh on yourself! We have found some of the most effective home remedies to lighten dark underarms using natural ingredients and help you gain all the confidence that you need.
Lemon Juice
Like I always say, this cute little yellow thing is a skincare holy grail! It is the citric acid in lemon that acts as a natural bleaching agent. All you need to do is just apply lemon slices directly or squeeze some juice in a bowl, and use a cotton ball to apply it to your underarms. Keep it for 10–15 minutes before you rinse it with cold water.
Potato
Instead of looking out for Vitamin C in fancy products, grate a potato, squeeze out the juice, and apply it to your underarms for 10 minutes. Potatoes also contain antioxidants, which can help reduce dark spots.
Coconut Oil
Another star ingredient in the skincare world. However, it has been serving benefits in different spheres since forever! For treating your underarms, massage a few drops of coconut oil into your underarms, leave it on for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water and soap. Coconut oil contains vitamin E, which is a natural skin lightener.
Aloe Vera
Tell me one area where you don’t find aloe vera when it comes to skincare and beauty. It comes to our rescue all the time! To lighten and soothe the skin, apply aloe vera gel to your underarms regularly. You can use it post shaving too to heal the burns and calm the skin.
Egg Yolk Oil
Eggs are great for your hair health, surprisingly, egg yolk oil can help lighten your dark underarms too. You just need to massage egg yolk oil into your underarms before bed, then wash it off in the morning with a pH-balanced soap or body wash.