“It was a splendid summer morning and it seemed as if nothing could go wrong.”- John Cheever.
The American novelist hit the nail on the head. Summers are the best part of your life and if you have been slaving away in the gym in the winter, it’s time to flaunt your figure. Summer suits, spaghetti straps and sleeveless blouses – one loves to dress up in the skimpiest of clothes to beat the summer heat.
There is one thing that can rain on your parade – dark underarms. The underarm area rarely gives us any trouble apart from sweat and we conveniently forget all about it. Unfortunately, the underarm skin is very sensitive and is susceptible to a variety of problems like:
Gosh! There’s a lot that can happen in such a small area! However, one of the most common complaints by both men and women is pigmentation or discoloration.. Dark underarm areas make us feel under confident about wearing sleeveless dresses. We all envy the smooth and light underarms of celebrities. Letus look at how we can also get smooth underarms.
Dark underarms are mainly caused due to the extended use of harsh chemicals (bleach, hair-removing creams, deodorants, antiperspirants, etc.). Excessive and long term shaving can also lead to skin pigmentation and darkening of this very sensitive skin. Pregnancy also leads to pigmentation, although it clears up in a couple of months.
Imagine a wedding coming up that you must attend and that gorgeous dress you wish to wear! Do not fear! Here are some home remedies for dark underarms. These are home remedies and hence they have no side-effects. Always conduct a patch test to rule out any irritation.
Wondering how to get rid of dark armpits? Worry not! Potato is your savior. It is a natural bleach and anti-irritant.
Also check out this video on how potato helps to reduce dark underarms:-3 Proven Home Remedies For Lightening Dark Underarms Fast
Apply baking soda directly to your dark underarms, as you would apply a talcum powder. Apart from lightening the skin, it is a natural, odorless, non-irritating way of bidding goodbye to excess sweat, odour and itchiness.
The miracle beauty product, sandalwood, is synonymous with beautiful, fragrant skin. So why deprive the underarms of their benign magic?
Another quick way to brighten up your underarms is to mask them with a paste of yogurt, a pinch of turmeric and lemon juice. Wash it off just before it completely dries out. Commercially available lightening masks also work in the same way.
The direct application of the beauty vitamin or in the form of oil or creams with high Vitamin E content might prove to be highly useful in scaring away those dark marks. Vitamin E is a well known and a much studied component that works wonders in maintaining youthfulness and gentleness of the skin.
Honey is a natural toner and a skin lightening agent. Apply a mixture of honey, lemon juice and sugar to the affected area. It will also combat underarm odor.
These fruits have a high concentration of citric acid, which is a natural exfoliant and bleach. Dried and powdered orange peels mixed with rose water also go a long way in lightening the dark skin. Scrub the underarms with either of these citrus babies. Don’t expect miraculous, instant results. It takes time to undo the damage. So, rub away.
This natural exfoliant has been used for centuries.
Opt for the following treatments for semi permanent or permanent brightening of the underarm area.
I know many women who swear by their epilators. Like waxing, epilators pull hair out from the roots (Okay, major OUCH!). They prevent skin darkening in two ways.
Letting the doctor work his magic? Many of us are apprehensive of approaching cosmetologists.
Now that you know how to get rid of dark underarms fast, what are you waiting for? So go ahead, bowl people over by flaunting that strappy dress, sexy bikini or sleeveless top you’ve been hiding in the closet, and be underarm shy no more!