Body hair is one unwanted thing for every girl. So removing them regularly using razors, hair removal creme or wax is very essential. To add to this hair problem, many girls have to deal with dark underarms as well. Removing those black patches is a trouble for many. They not only look ugly but also makes it difficult for most of the girls to wear anything sleeveless or similar.
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Some general causes of dark armpits are:
•Shaving your underarms regularly can cause the skin to darken.
•Some ingredients in commercially available deodorants and perfumes could cause pigmentation of the skin.
•A medical condition known as acanthosis nigricans could be
responsible for dark underarms. This condition leads to dark marks forming on the body.
•Excessive sweating can cause bacteria to be trapped in the skin of the underarms and result in pigmentation of the area.
Remedies to lighten armpits:
There are many ways of reducing the blackness and lighten armpits these days. Some of the methods are homemade and some need you to see a dermatologist.
Home remedies include using bleaching agents like lemon and potato, exfoliating agents and whitening agents to lighten armpits. One such homemade solution, available in every kitchen is the Baking Soda. Baking Soda is found to be very useful in lightening armpits and also preventing foul odour. Even those with sensitive skin or acne prone skin can use baking soda on their underarms without any tension. Baking soda can be used by any skin type.
Some basic methods of using Baking Soda for lightening armpits are:
Baking Soda Scrub - If you wish to lighten the skin of your dark underarms, you need to scrub the area on regular basis. To make natural skin scrub at home, take some baking soda and add some water to it to make a thick paste. Now use this paste to scrub your underarms. This will help to remove dead skin cells accumulated in the underarm which is one of the main reasons behind dark underarms.
Baking Soda Pack - You have to mix gram flour with lemon juice, turmeric, a tint of bleaching powder & curd and prepare a paste. You have to apply and rub the paste first, and then let it dry for next 20 minutes. Then, you should rinse the skin with cool water and wash it away. After that, you should apply baking soda on the underarm skin instead of the deodorant and see the magic.
Baking Soda Deo - Apply baking soda or alum directly to the underarms instead of deodorants or anti-perspirants. It absorbs extra moisture and prevents the area from developing a foul odour.
Baking Soda Cleanser - You can make your own whitening mask by mixing baking soda and vinegar. You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar for this paste and apply twice a day. Don't be confused by the bubbles when you mix vinegar and baking soda. The bubbles tend to subside in no time. You can apply this paste regularly after bath. Alternatively, you could stir together lemon juice and baking soda. Simply apply, wait till it dries and then wash off.
Remember to be regular when using any of the above methods for whitening armpits but don't expect miraculous results overnight. Also, avoid the use of razors and hair removing creme as they are a major reason for dark underarms.
Start using wax for hair removal. Patience, as they say, is a virtue and you need to be patient to get rid of dark underarms.