Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dark Underarms

By Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta on June 19, 2017

Get Rid of Dark Underarms

Dark underarms spoil your plan to wear sleeveless. Being unsightable they lower your confidence.

But Have you Ever Wondered What Causes Dark Underarms??

Shaving, accumulation of fat and using deodorant are a few causes of dark underarms. Dark underarms may also be the result of a few medical issues.

But getting rid of dark underarms is not so tough and there are several home remedies to help you lighten your underarms. A few home remedies to lighten dark underarms are discussed below, have a look at them.

Home Remedies to Lighten Dark Underarms.

Lemon

Lemon is a natural whitening agent. Also, it is antiseptic and prevents the bacterial growth and odor. So, what are you waiting for and use lemon juice to lighten your dark underarms.

Lemon

For this you need two table spoons of lemon juice and a table spoon sugar. Mix both ingredients and with the help of a cotton ball, rub it on your underarms gently for 3 minutes. No, leave it for 5 minutes and then rinse it off. Better do this before having a regular bath.

Orange Peel

Orange peel have been used since long as an important ingredient in various beauty products and face packs to bring natural glow. You can use it to get rid of dark underarms. Orange peel has exfoliating and bleaching properties. It remove dead skin cells and lightens the skin. Also, it acts as a natural deodorant.

Orange Peel

Dry orange peel and crush them to make a powder. Take 2 tablespoon of dried orange peel powder and add 2 tablespoon of milk to it. You may also add milk cream. Mix both the ingredients to make paste and apply to the underarms. Gently scrub with it for 5 minutes and then leave it for 10 more minutes. Rinse it off with water after 10 minutes. Use it 2 times in a week.

White vinegar

Vinegar is a natural antiseptic and a natural deodorizer. To use vinegar to get rid of dark underarms take a few drops of white vinegar on a cotton ball and apply it to your underarms. Rub it gently for 3 minutes. Do this 2 times in a week.

White vinegar

Potatoes

The acidic nature of potatoes acts as bleaching agent. The best part is it do not cause skin irritation. Take a potato slice and directly rub it on your underarms. Repeat this every alternate day.

Potatoes

Baking Soda

baking soda has exfoliating properties and if you use it regularly it will remove the outer dark skin. If you want to get rid of underarms overnight you can use baking soda. Add rose water to baking soda and make a thick paste. Apply this pate to your underarms and leave it for 5 minutes.

Baking soda

This is followed by rinsing t off with plain water. It regular use will make your underarms smooth along with lightening the skin color.

Sandalwood

Sandal wood is a very common ingredient of most of the cosmetics. It has skin lightening properties and also reduces the body odor. Add a teaspoon of milk and a few drops of rose water to 2 tablespoons of sandal wood powder. Mix the ingredients and apply to your underarms. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with plain water.

Sandalwood

Coconut Oil

The simplest home remedy to get rid of dark underarms is coconut oil. It is antibacterial and a natural whitening agent. Also, it is simple, safe and inexpensive to use. Just apply coconut oil to your underarms regularly and see the result in a few weeks.

Coconut oil

The above-mentioned home remedies to lighten dark underarms and simple, easily available and cost effective. Use them, get rid of dark underarms and wear whatever you want.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta: Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.

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But Have you Ever Wondered What Causes Dark Underarms??