How To Lighten Dark Underarms With Natural Ingredient

How To Lighten Dark Underarms With  Natural Ingredient

Dark underarms can be embarrassing and frustrating. Dark coloration of the skin in the underarms region is usually not a disease or medical condition. Dark underarms can be thought of as the skin’s response to exposure to certain elements, similar to a suntan that results from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Don’t let your dark underarms stop you from wearing your favorite clothes as we have effective remedies to lighten and brighten your underarms. Let’s take a look.

Here Are A Number Of Remedies You Can Use To Lighten The Dark Under Arm

Lemon and Baking Soda

Lemon is an amazing natural cleanser and mixing it with baking soda can make an outstanding scrub to get rid of dark underarms.

Procedure 

•  Get a small amount of baking soda
•  Add fresh lemon juice
• Rub the scrub under your arms for 2-3 minutes.

Note: Repeat once or twice a week for best results.

Apple Cider Vinegar

ACV contains mild acids that will remove the accumulated dead skin cells and also lighten the darkened underarm area. Additionally, it will also act as a disinfectant and kill the microbes present .

Procedure 

·       To the baking soda, add the vinegar

·       Let the mix bubble.

·       Once the bubbles have subsided,

·       Apply this mixture on the underarm area and let it dry.

·       Rinse with cool water.

Note: Repeat this thrice a week.

Baking Soda

The exfoliating nature of baking soda removes the dead skin cells and unclogs the pores. You can use baking soda to prevent body odor which is also one of the reason for dark underarms.

Procedure

• Mix baking soda and water to create a paste
• Apply to your underarms.
• Gently scrub for a minute
• Wash off with clean water and pat dry.
• You can dust baking powder on the skin for a lighter appearance.

Alternatively, you can use rosewater instead of water.

Note: Repeat 3 to 4 times a week. You can simply wipe your underarms with baking soda and water solution.

Milk

The vitamins and fatty acids present in milk can help minimize underarm darkening. It will soften the skin and make the skin tone much lighter.

Procedure

• Mix two tablespoons of full fat milk
• Add one to two tablespoons of flour
• Add one teaspoon of pain yogurt to make a thick paste.
• Apply it on your underarms
•  Leave it on for about 15 minutes before wash it off with cold water.
• Wash off after wards

Note: Repeat a few times a week on a regular basis.

Alternatively, soak a couple of strands of saffron in two teaspoons of milk for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also add a little honey. Apply the mixture on your underarms and leave it on for at least 20 to 30 minutes before washing it off. Follow this remedy daily until you are satisfied with the results

Turmeric

Turmeric is commonly used in face masks to lighten and brighten up the skin tone and also fade away spots. Regular application on the underarms will definitely lighten the dark skin. Milk contains lactic acid that further aids in the underarm whitening process.

Requirements

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Procedure

·       Mix all the ingredients

·        Apply the paste on the underarms.

·       Let it dry for 10-12 minutes

·        Then rinse.

Note: Repeat this twice a week.

 

 

Gram Flour Or Chickpea Flour

Gram flour also called besan is an excellent scrub that clears dead skin cells and whitens the dark underarms when applied regularly.

Procedure

• Mix 2 teaspoons of gram flour and 1 teaspoon each of yogurt
• add lemon juice,add
•  A pinch of turmeric.
• Apply this paste to your dark underarms
•  Gently massage it for 5 minutes.
• Wait for about 30
•  Wash it with warm water.

Note: Follow this process daily for first 2 weeks and then twice a week to get more effective and quick results.

Lemons

It is the ultimate natural bleaching agent. You can use it to whiten any parts of the body, and that includes underarms too.

However, lemons are also good antiseptic agents, thus they get rid of odor from your underarms.
All you have to do is just rub a slice of lemon against your armpit, and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing.

Note: But however, bear in mind that lemons can dry out your skin. Therefore, we advise you to apply some moisturizer or body lotion afterwards.

Cucumber

The natural bleaching properties of cucumbers lighten the dark discoloration under the arms. Cucumbers help many health and beauty problems, including dark underarms.

Procedure

• Cut a cucumber into slices
•  Rub onto the dark underarm.
• Allow to sit for a few minutes.
• Repeat this process 1 or 2 times in a day until you achieve the results.

Alternatively

• Squeeze crushed cucumber to extract the juice
• Add the lemon juice and turmeric.
• Stir well
•  Apply on the affected area.
• Leave it on for 30 minutes
• Rinse it thoroughly with water.
• Follow this daily or every other day.

Tomato juice

Procedure

• Extract the juice a tomato
• Apply it under the arms.
• Leave it on for 20 minutes
• Rinse off with water.

Note: Repeat the process daily until you achieve the results.

Almond Oil

Almonds contain potent phytochemicals that lighten and brighten the dark underarm skin in just a couple of applications. They are natural bleaching agents. Also, the vitamin E present in it will keep your rejuvenated .

Procedure

Massage the underarm area with almond oil for 5-10 minutes.

Note: Repeat this every day.

 

 

Sunflower Oil

This oil has a high vitamin E content which helps in keeping the skin fresh and radiant. It also improves circulation to the area it is applied on .

Procedure

·       Massage the armpits with sunflower oil for a minute or two.

·       Leave the oil for 15-20 minutes

·       Rinse with warm water.

Note: Repeat this twice a day for best results.

 

Yogurt

Where there’s the whitening, there’s the yogurt. Yogurt is highly beneficial for your skin, including that of underarms. Yogurt when applied on underarms, especially with a mixture of honey will rid impurities that have been causing skin discoloration.

It can also neutralize the odor from your armpit area.

For this remedy , mix in a bowl two tablespoons of yogurt with one tablespoon of honey.

Apply onto your underarms, and leave it to dry.
Rinse off with cool water.

Aloe Vera

Aloesin found in aloe vera gel is a tyrosinase inhibitor, an enzyme that is responsible for skin pigmentation. By hindering the activity of this enzyme, aloe vera can lighten discolored armpits. It is also antibacterial in nature and soothing for inflamed/irritated skin.

Procedure

1.    Cut open the leaf and extract fresh aloe vera gel.

2.    Apply a layer of this gel on your underarms

3.     Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes.

4.    Rinse with water.

Note: Repeat this every alternate day. If you do not have an aloe plant at home, you can also use organic aloe vera gel.

Papaya

Papaya fruit contains the enzymes that help to lighten and exfoliate skin.

Procedure

• Take a piece of papaya
•  Rub it directly onto the armpits.
• Alternately, just apply the juice.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 30 minutes
• Rinse with water thoroughly.

Note: Continue this process repeatedly 3 – 4 times a week to clear the darkness in the armpits.


 

Orange Peel

Orange peels can be used to lighten the skin under your arms, thanks to their skin lightening and exfoliating properties.

Procedure

·       Put some orange peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely.

·       Blend the dried peels into powder form.

·       Mix two teaspoons of powdered orange peels with enough rose water

·        Milk to make a thick paste.

·       Gently scrub your underarms with the paste

·       Leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.

·       Finally, wash the area with cold water.

Note :Repeat the process two or three times a week.

 

Multani Mitti

Multani mitti is a natural clay that absorbs impurities from the skin and decongests all clogged pores. It also helps in exfoliating the dead skin cells, leading to the lightening of the underarms.

Procedure

·       Add the lemon juice to  enough water

·       Add the Multani mitti powder to get a smooth paste.

·       Apply this on the underarms

·       Leave it for about 10 minutes.

·        rinse after

Note: Apply Multani mitti pack twice a week.

 

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is a very fragrant and helps in eliminating body odors that are caused by excessive sweating.

Procedure

•  Mix together in a bowl two tablespoons of sandalwood powder and 1 tablespoon of rose water.
•  Massage this into the skin of your armpit
•  Leave it on for about 15 minutes.
• Then rinse with cool water like usual.

Note: For best results, practice this remedy daily. 

 

Vitamin E oil

Procedure

• Squeeze oil from vitamin E Oil capsule.
• Rub a little bit of oil on your underarms
•  let it sit for few minutes.
• Rinse with water

Note : This oil not only whitens the underarms but also makes your skin soft and smooth when applied regularly.

Castor Oil

Castor oil absorbs all the impurities present on your skin and even cleans out your pores. All the dirt, excess oil, and dead cells are removed to reveal lighter skin in your underarms. It is also an excellent skin conditioner.

Procedure

·       Rub the underarm area gently with castor oil for about five minutes.

·       Shower as usual.

Note: Use castor oil every day to lighten underarms.

Egg Oil

Egg oil contains omega – 3 which helps to promote the re-epithelisation (new skin cells) that makes the skin smooth and light.

Procedure

• Take sufficient amount of egg oil and apply this on the dark area of the underarm.
• Massage it gently for few minutes
•  Leave it on overnight.
• Wash off with pH balanced soap or body wash and water.

Note: Continue doing this regularly to prevent the dark underarms.

Honey

Honey has an anti-bacterial property that helps to kill the germs or bacteria causing dead skin cells, and also a soothing affect the helps to give relief from irritation.

Procedure

• Take a tiny amount of honey
•  Apply it on the armpits.
• Spread this evenly all over the underarms and let it dry completely.
• Rinse off with warm water

Note: repeat this to get the best results.

 Alternatively:

·       Combine 2 teaspoons each of sugar and honey.

·       Scrub the mixture gently under the arms

·       Rinse off with water.

Note: Repeat this process 2 times in a week until you lighten them.

 

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil not only lightens the underarm skin but also keeps the area odor-free. The antioxidants present in this essential oil will keep your skin healthy. Its antimicrobial properties will kill the microbes present and deodorize the area.

Procedure

·       Pour the water into a small spray bottle

·       Add the tea tree oil and shake it well.

·       Spray this mixture on the underarms

·        Let it dry naturally.

Note: Use this daily.

 

Potatoes

The mild acidic property present in potatoes is a great natural bleaching agent. 

Procedure

•     Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.
• You can also grate the potato

•  apply the juice to the affected area
•  allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes
• Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Note: Use either of these remedies twice daily for better and faster results.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains vitamin E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as an effective natural deodorant.

Procedure

• Massage the dark underarms with coconut oil.
• Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Wash it off with mild soap and lukewarm water.

Note: Repeat two or three times daily until you achieve the desired results.

Cinnamon capsules

These can also cure darkened underarms

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ANOID THE DARK PITS

Moisturize:

 Use natural moisturizers like aloe vera, lecithin or coconut oil to moisturize the underarms at least 2 times a day.

Stop Shaving & Start Waxing:

Shaving thickens the hair and causes discoloration under the arms. But waxing removes hair from the roots and accumulated dead cells leaving lighter and softer skin. If you have a sensitive skin, ask your beautician to use some herbal wax or special wax formulation made for sensitive skin.

Skip Deodorants:

The chemicals present in deodorants darken underarms. Natural deodorants and antiperspirants that include baking soda, coconut oil or rose water can be a better alternative.

Avoid Hair Removal Creams:
 They contain harsh chemicals which lead to rashes, itching, irritation and other skin disorders. It is best to adopt waxing instead of them.

Don’t Skip Shower:
If the weather is hot, you should bathe more often. Neglecting bath can lead to accumulation of bacteria causing sweat and pigmentation. Mix few drops of any citrus oil to your bathing water for a heavenly smell and to prevent dark discoloration under the skin.

Let The Skin Breathe:
Avoid wearing tight clothes especially synthetic ones. Friction due to tight and synthetic clothes don’t let the skin breathe, trap the sweat inside which gives rise to bacteria and leads to friction causing rashes. It is recommended to wear cotton or skin friendly clothing. Make sure your clothing is loose enough to provide enough room for air flow.

Don’t Let Your Weight Go Out Of Control:
Fat can get accumulated under the arms, rub against the clothes and lead to dark discoloration under the arms.

Don’t Compromise With Basic Hygiene:
Regular exfoliation removes the accumulated dead skin cells that cause bumps and dark spots. Make sure be gentle while exfoliating as the skin is very delicate under the arms. Harsh exfoliation can lead to scars and rashes.
Use pumice stone (light-weight, abrasive volcanic rock) for exfoliation. Wet it and gently scrub the underarm area.


Keep An Eye On Diabetes:
Make sure diabetes doesn’t go out of the control. If you are suffering from Type 2 diabetes, high levels of insulin can lead to pigmentation.

Avoid Electrolysis:
Using electrolysis for hair removal can lead to discoloration.

Stop Taking Pills:
Oral contraceptives can also lead to discoloration. To check if this is the reason, stop using it for a certain time period and see if the condition improves.

Change Diet:
Modify your diet to restrict starches and sugars to control diabetes.

So ,There You Are With All You Need To Fight The Under  Dark Arm