Dark underarms! Do they make you feel shy wearing sleeveless tops? Do you want to know how to get rid of dark underarms? Read to know the causes and simple natural home remedy for dark underarms.
What causes dark underarms?
- Some of the causes of dark underarms are as follows
- Friction due to tight blouses and tops that brush against the skin
- Excessive sweating. (You might be required to cure extreme underarm perspiration before taking on dark underarms treatment)
- Infections due to improper washing of underarms
- Shaving
- Dead skin buildup
- Chemicals, alcohol and strong fragrance in deodorants
- Strong deodorants that contain alcohol
Prevention of dark underarms - How to lighten dark underarms? :
- If you are exposed to a chemical agent, wash your skin with a mild cleanser and water as soon as you can
- To keep the air around you moist, use a humidifier at home and work
- If your skin is prone to dermatitis, choose untreated cotton or other natural fiber fabrics for clothing. Make sure clothing is not too tight
- Don't wear nickel plated earrings or other nickel-plated jewelry. Choose surgical stainless steel, sterling silver, or gold jewelry
- When washing dishes or handling chemicals wear cotton lined rubber gloves to protect your hands
- After washing your hands or bathing, apply a lotion that has no preservatives or scents while your skin is still damp
Home remedies for dark underarms, treatment for dark underarms
Here are some simple home remedy tips that are effective in treatment for dark underarms. You can follow any of the tips.
- Wash your armpits with coconut oil. Make a paste using 1 tsp of lime juice, 1 tsp of cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply it on your armpits and rinse after 20 minutes.
- Apply a paste of 1 tbsp of curd, 1 tsp. gram flour, pinch of turmeric and 1 tsp. milk on your underarms. Rinse with cold water when it dries.
- Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon honey. Apply mixture to the armpits. Let it stay for about 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Do this before taking a bath.
- Make a paste of rose water and sandalwood powder. Apply this paste on your underarms and wash off after it dries.
- Apply a paste of 1 tsp of gram flour, a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 tsp of Sandalwood powder, some limejuice and milk. Wash after 20 minutes.
- Rubbing lemon slices on armpits helps to dark underarms.
- After a shower rub some baking soda on your armpits.
- Try to use alum powder instead of deodorants.
- Apply vitamin E oil on your armpits.
- Avoid using deodorants that contain alcohol.
- Use anti-fungal powder instead of anti-perspirants.
- Wear cotton clothes.
- Avoid using razors or hair removing creams to remove hair, rather go for safe waxing methods as this will also help in removing dead skin underneath.
Now get ready to wear those sexy sleeveless tops!
