ARE YOU NOT PLEASE WITH DARK ARMPIT? How to Get Rid of Dark Armpit: the Causes and Natural Remedies

The major reason many ladies find it hard to wear sleeveless dress is because of their black underarms that never seems to whiten. Even men with hot and well-built body would readily flaunt them but those dark and obvious armpit won’t just permit that to happen. Dark armpit can sometimes

be as uncomfortable as having dark spot on the face and all you just wish for is for it to disappear.

Your dark armpit does not indicate you have any skin problem, disease or medical issue, it just as a result of some certain conditions that have a negative impact on it. However, there are several natural remedies to get rid of your dark underarm fast and effectively but it is important to identify the various causes first.

Here are a few causes of dark armpit/underarm.

• Improper or too much shaving
• The use of hair-removing creams
• Poor ventilation of the armpits
• Accumulation of dead skin cells on the armpits
• Excess use of alcohol-based antiperspirants and deodorants
• Excessive sweating which can also cause body odor

Now that we know the causes, here are several ways and remedies to get rid of the dark coloration of one’s underarm.

Cucumber

Cucumber is one of the best veggies when it comes to natural remedies due to its natural bleaching and lightning properties. Cucumber is very rich in potassium and vitamin A, C and E. It is cooling to the skin and hydrating.

• All you have to do is to rub a cucumber slice on your armpit or you can grate the cucumber and regularly apply the juice on your armpit.
• Apply this once or preferably twice daily until you get positive results within few days.

Lemon

Well, they can also be used to naturally bleach black underarms because it is well known to have acidic, antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Aside from lightening your skin, it would also remove dead skin cells on your armpit.

• Rub your underarm with a thick slice of lemon.
• Leave the juice for 10 minutes and wash off.
• However, it is advisable you moisturize your armpit because lemons can dry up skin.

Baking Soda

As I said earlier, dark armpit can be caused by accumulation of dead skin cells but baking soda can be used to exfoliate thus, reducing the darkness.

• Make a paste using baking soda and water.
• Scrub your armpit using the paste.
• Rinse with lukewarm water and dry the area.
• Lastly, pat dry the area using a dusting of the baking powder.

Potato

Potatoes have gentle acidic properties that can help you lighten your dark underarm. Unlike strong bleaching agent like lemon that irritates the skin, potato doesn’t irritate the skin; it moisturizes the skin and can be used as an alternative if you don’t want to use lemon.

• Rub thin slice of potato on your underarm or grate the potato to release juice and apply it.
• Leave it to dry for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

Coconut Oil

Generally, coconut oil is good for the skin. It contains vitamin E which lightens up the skin. Using coconut oil is a slow and steady process however; it gives tremendous result if applied consistently every day. In addition to this, coconut oil is also a natural deodorant.

• Massage your armpit with Coconut oil for about 15 minutes before taking your bath or shower.
• Wash it off with a gentle soap and lukewarm water. This can be done twice daily.

Milk

Application of milk can be very effective due to the fatty acids and vitamins it contains. These helps to brighten, soften and moisturize your dark underarm well.

• Simply apply the milk on your underarms twice daily and leave it.
• Rinse it off after 15 minutes.

Vinegar

Vinegar can lighten your dark underarm in a good manner. It also kills bacteria and germs caused by sweating and that usually feed on the dead skin.

• Rub vinegar on your underarm.
• Rinse after 10-15 minutes.
• You can also mix vinegar with rice flour to make a paste, apply onto the affected area and allow drying. Rinse well with lukewarm water after 15 minutes. 

Orange

This is another sure fruit that does the work like lemon. The citric acid contained in orange gives the fruit its bleaching property. It also lightens the skin and emanates a nice fragrance when coupled with rose water.

• All you need to do is dry out the orange peels under the sun for a few days until it is completely dry.
• Grind the orange peels until it is powdery.
• Make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoon of the powdery orange peels with rose water and milk.
• Scrub your underarm with this paste for about 15 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
• Apply 3 to 4 times in a week.

PS: Seek medical Remedies: If none of these natural remedies work for you after you tried it, I advise you consult your doctor for proper diagnosis because some people have dark armpit due to a medical condition known as Acanthosis Nigricans; a skin disorder often associated with endocrine disorder, obesity and sometimes diabetes. You will not be able to get rid of your dark armpit if this is the case except you see your doctor.

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