Have Dark Underams? Don't Worry, There Are Ways To Deal With That

With the winter season around the corner, people with dark underarms thanks our stars but what will you do during the wedding season? Wear full sleeved blouses? Use these home remedies to lighten your underarms.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Gather two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons of baking soda. Once you mix the two ingredients, let the bubbles settle down and then apply it on the dark area. Let it dry and then rinse it with cool water. Do this thrice a week for good results. What truly happens is the mild acids in the vinegar will remove the accumulated dead skin cells and then lighten the area. It will also act as a disinfectant. 

Aloe Vera

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Cut open the aloe vera leaf and extract the gel. Apply the gel on your underarms and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it all with normal water. Repeat this every alternate day. Aloe vera gel contains aloesin, which is an enzyme responsible for skin pigmentation. By hindering the activity of this enzyme, aloe can lighten the discoloured area.

Olive Oil

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This oil is very hydrating and nourishes the skin. The brown sugar acts as an exfoliant which removes dead skin cells. Mix two tablespoons of virgin olive oil and two to three tablespoons of brown sugar. Dampen the underarm and apply the mixture. Scrub it up for a minute or two and leave it on for two minutes and then rinse. Do this twice a week. 

Turmeric

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A commonly used ingredient in face masks, turmeric lightens the dark skin. When mixed with milk, the lactic acid in the milk aids the whitening process. Just mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder, a tablespoon of milk and if you want then a teaspoon of honey. Do this twice a week. 

Castor Oil

This oil absorbs all the impurities present on your skin and it even cleans out your pores. All the gunk, excess oil and dead cells are removed to reveal lighter skin. Just rub your underarms with a teaspoon of castor oil for five minutes and then shower. Do this everyday till you see the result. 

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Tea Tree Oil

This oil not just lightens the skin but also eradicates bad odour. The antioxidants present in this oil keeps the skin healthy. The anti0microbial properties in till kill the microbes present. However, we suggest that you do a patch test before using it regularly. All you have to is pout the water into the bottle and add the tea tree oil and shake it well. Spray the mixture and let it dry naturally.