5 Easy Tips to Get Rid of Dark Underarms Fast & Naturally

Are you having a dark underarms or armpits? Are you worried and feeling shy to wear Sleeveless tops? Don’t worry in this article we have shared 5 home remedies to lighten your armpits. It may take few weeks or even months to get rid off dark underarms. During this time all you need do is limit your usage of hair removal creams and deodorants that contain a large amount of alcohol as you try out these remedies.

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What causes dark underarm?

Your skin color is determined by pigment cells called melanocytes. When these cells multiply more, they can turn the skin dark. In general people who have darker skin are more likely to have darkening under their arms than people with lighter skin.

Your underarms should naturally be about the same shade as the rest of your skin. But sometimes, the skin in the armpits can turn a darker hue. People feel embarrassed especially wearing tank top and swimsuit.

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Darkening is often due to a skin condition called Acanthosis Nigricans (AN). It causes skin to thicken and darken in folds around the body.

Common body parts darkening include:

• Armpits
• Groin
• Back of the neck
• Elbows
• Knees

The likelihood of developing dark underarms often depends on factors like race, health, and family history.

Don’t worry let’s see how to get rid off dark underarms or armpit easily.

Coconut Oil: Get Rid of Dark Underarms

We all know that coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E and it helps in skin lightening. Since it is rich in Vitamin E it also helps to lighten dark underarms.

All you need to do is simply massage the dark underarms with coconut oil. Leave the oil for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water thereafter. Massaging underarms with coconut oil daily will naturally lighten the dark area of your armpits.

Cucumber: Lighten Your Armpit

People take cucumber during summer to reduce the body temperature. Besides cooling properties, it also contains natural bleaching agents that are best to treat dark skin.

Just grate a cucumber or puree it in a mixer grinder and strain the juice. Now, take a cotton ball and dip it in the juice. Applying this juice daily on your dark underarms will not only lighten them but also keep them odour free.

Potatoes: Remove Dark Underarms

Potatoes are acidic and contain a natural bleaching agent. To lighten your dark skin all you need to do is simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms. You can also puree the potato and strain it to get the juice. Apply the juice onto your underarms with the help of a cotton ball. Allow the juice to dry for fifteen minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

Baking Soda: Best way of Exfoliation

If you need to lighten your underarms, you need to exfoliate on a daily basis and baking soda can be the best exfoliator for your dark skin. It’s as simple as mixing baking soda with water to make a thick paste. Now, apply this paste to scrub your underarms. Once you are done scrubbing the underarms, wash the mixture off and pat dry the area. Repeat this twice a week for best results.

Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost surface. Exfoliation is involved in the process of all facials, during microdermabrasion or chemical peels.Exfoliation can be achieved through mechanical or chemical means.

Lemon: Lighten Your Dark Armpits

Everyone knows that the good old lemon is the best natural bleach and the best thing to lighten your underarms.

All you need to do it cut a lemon into two halves and rub the wedge on the underarms for a few minutes. Once you are done rubbing, leave the juice on your skin for fifteen minutes. Do this twice a week and you will love the result.

Conclusion:

All these home remedies shared here are easily doable at home. This will surely help you to remove the dark underarm and help you to gain confidence.

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