Home Remedies to Lighten Dark Inner Thighs

How to Lighten Dark Inner Thighs

Are you distressed due to the darkening of your inner thighs? Dark skin on your thighs become a matter of embarrassment in front of your partner and also prohibit you from wearing a bikini or shorts.

You must be wondering what causes darkening of inner thighs?

The main reason behind darkening of the skin on any part of the body is an increase in the production of melanin. The causes may be hormonal imbalance, suntan, obesity, friction, improper hygiene and excessive sweating.

The skin of inner thighs is sensitive and you should be very careful while using cosmetics on such a sensitive area. Most of the skin lightening products available in the market are loaded with the chemicals and causes burning and irritation. This is why it is recommended to go for home remedies for dark inner thighs rather than depending on chemical loaded cosmetics available in the market.

Home Remedies for Dark Inner Thighs

1.Turmeric

Turmeric always works in the case of skin lightening treatment. Even many cosmetic products available in the market contains turmeric. It is one of the ancient home remedies used to lighten the dark areas. It controls the production of melanin and even the skin tone.

To a tablespoon of raw milk add a pinch of turmeric and mix properly. Apply this mixture to the inner thighs and let it dry. Once dry rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this every day to get the desired result.

* If you do not have raw milk you may use milk cream.

2.Lemon

Lemon has bleaching properties. It is rich in Vitamin C. It exfoliated dead cells and stimulated the production of new cells.

Extract juice of a lemon by squeezing it and apply it to the affected area. Let it dry for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. Repeat this 2-3 times in a week.

3.Aloe vera

Aloe vera is an instant home remedy for dark thighs. It is soothing, cooling and is rich in antioxidants. It stimulated the regeneration of skin cells and repairs the skin. Aloe vera effectively reduces hyperpigmentation and dark skin patches.

Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and extract the gel. Apply the gel on the affected skin and massage gently for a few minutes. Leave it for 15 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this 2 time in the day.

4.Orange juice

Orange juice is rich in vitamin C and acts as natural whitening agent. An add1-2 teaspoon of turmeric to the quantity of orange juice to make a paste. Apply the paste to your inner thighs and leave it for 20 minutes. This is followed by rinsing of the affected part. Repeat this 2-time in a week.

5.Baking soda

Baking soda is a natural exfoliator a bleach, It removes the dead skin cells and lightens the skin color.
Add sufficient amount of water to a tablespoon of baking soda to make a paste. Also, add a few drops of honey to it. Apply the paste on your inner thighs and leave it for a couple of minutes. This is followed by rinsing it off with cold water and then applying moisturizer. Repeat this 2 times in a week.

6.Yogurt

Yogurt lightens the skin color and acts as skin bleaching agent. Also it keeps the skin moisturized.
Just apply plain yogurt on the affected part and massage gently for a couple of minutes. Let it to dry for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this every day and you will soon get the desired results.

Alternatively, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to a table spoon of plain yogurt. Also, add a pinch of turmeric and half teaspoon gram flour to make a paste and apply the paste to the affected area. When it dries rinse it off. Repeat this 3 times in a day.

You can try any of the natural home remedies for dark inner thighs to whiten inner thighs. But have patience as natural treatment takes time to give you the desired result. Besides home, remedies maintain hygiene, keep your skin moisturized, wear comfortable cotton clothing, exfoliate your skin regularly and eat food rich in vitamin C to tone skin color. Also, keep in mind that before trying any of the home remedies for dark inner thighs make a patch test first to rule out any kind of allergy or irritation.