Are you embarrassed of your dark underarms? Do you avoid wearing sleeveless dresses because they might expose your bare arms? Getting rid of dark armpits is not easy as it seems. But now you don’t have to fret any more. We have got you homemade remedies to get rid of this problem of yours permanently and restore your lost confidence.
- Massage your armpit regularly with lemon. Take a slice of lemon and make it a routine to rub your armpit every day. Lemon might cause little irritation. But in the long run you will notice the difference. After applying lemon, you can wash it with cold or normal water. And later apply moisturizer. It will ease the irritation and also soften your skin.
- A slice of potato can also do wonders for the skin. You can rub a slice of potato on your armpits. Or you can also grate the potato slice and apply the juice and leave it for 15 minutes. You can do this every day and see the difference for yourself.
- This is an oriental remedy that has worked wonders for many. Mix gram flour, lemon juice, curd and a pinch of turmeric powder and apply it on your underarms. Keep it for at least 15 minutes till it gets dry and wash it off with water. Follow this procedure thrice a week and see how it works.
- Baking Soda also aids in whitening dark armpits. Take some baking soda and mix little water to make a thick paste. Scrub your armpits with the mixture. It will help in opening the pores and remove dead skin accumulated in the underarm which is the main reason behind discolouration. It will also help to unclog the closed pores.
- Coconut oil is another great option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains Vitamin E which helps in lightening the skin. Before bathing, massage your underarm with coconut oil for 10-15 minutes daily. And rinse the area with mild soap and lukewarm water. It will help in reducing dark patches overtime. Coconut oil has a natural property of deodorant which helps to combat bad odor as well.
Always try not to shave your underarms. Instead wax them. They also help in reducing the discolouration. Deodorant is hard to avoid especially for people with body odor. Use talcum powder instead if possible.
