How To Detox Armpit? Armpit Detox Recipe & Armpit Detox Benefits

Armpit Detox & Armpit Detox Benefits

Our body sweats to release harmful toxins and armpits are the biggest areas to sweat. Bad odour is embarrassing and we all want to avoid it. This is why we use deodorant to keep the smell at bay and make us feel clean and fresh.

Armpit Detox & Armpit Detox Benefits

Armpit Detox & Armpit Detox Benefits

The sweat that comes out of the armpit is mostly odourless and the smell that comes is actually due to the breakdown of the proteins by the bacteria on the skin. The body areas that are close to apocrine glands smell more because they produce sweat with more protein.It is not that all people have offensive body odour but some do have and they need to take a step.

How To Detox Armpit? Armpit Detox Recipe & Armpit Detox Benefits

How To Detox Armpit? Armpit Detox Recipe & Armpit Detox Benefits

Especially if you are suffering from rashes, pimples under the armpit or excessive sweat or odour you need to detox your armpit.

Well, a question that may bubble in your mind is why we need to detox armpit. Below is the answer.

Why We Need Armpit Detox

Most of us today use antiperspirants and conventional deodorants that blocks the body’s natural ability to sweat. Many of deodorants and anti-prespirants contain aluminium, propylene glycol, formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens and other antibacterial compounds. Some of these compounds are carcinogens while others are hormonal disruptors. In addition, some carry the risk of allergies and immunotoxicity. Due to prolong use of antiperspirants and deodorants these chemicals are absorbed through the skin and is built upon a person’s skin. This is why there is a need to detox armpits. Armpit detox helps the body to get rid of toxins build on skin. It also reduces excessive sweating and bad odour.

Why We Need Armpit Detox

Why We Need Armpit Detox

Research also indicates that armpit detox can enhance the body’s immune system and reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer.

What Are The Signs That Suggest That you Need Armpit Detox

You need armpit detox if you rely a lot on deodorants and antiperspirants. Your body odour even after wearing deodorant is very strong. You have developed rashes, itch or bumps under your arms. The lymph node under the armpit is tender or swollen or if natural deodorants do not work for you and you develop allergic reactions after using them.

What Are the Benefits Of Armpit Detox

Armpit detox is a better way to get rid of body odour in comparison to chemical deodorants. Relying on antiperspirants makes your body sweat even more. However, armpit detox will reverse this process. It gives your body the liberty to sweat naturally and decreases the odour that is associated with the breakdown of excessive protein on skin.

Benefits Of Armpit Detox

Benefits Of Armpit Detox

Armpit detox helps to break skin’s reliance on antiperspirants. It cleans the skin surface, clams the skin irritation and prevents excessive sweating.

Armpit Detox Recipe

Mix a tablespoon apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon bentonite clay. Add 1-tablespoon coconut oil to it and stir well. Also, add one tablespoons water to it. Make a paste resembling Greek yoghurt, If need you may add one more tablespoon coconut oil and water. Now add 1-2 drops of essential oil of your choices such as sweet orange and lavender. Mix the ingredients well and transfer it to an airtight jar.

Armpit Detox Recipe

Armpit Detox Recipe

How To Detox Armpits

To detox armpits, first of all, use a fibre brush and dry pit your armpit with it. This step will improve the circulation of blood, reduce skin sensitivity and will stimulate the glands. Now with the help of a soft toothbrush or your finger apply the armpit detox paste in a thin and even layer over both your armpits. After 5 minutes rinse it off with warm water.

How To Detox Armpits

How To Detox Armpits

*If the armpit detox paste causes stinging pain wash it immediately.

If the armpit detox suits, you repeat it daily once for at least 2-6 weeks. With each day increase the sit time and make it 25 minutes before you wash it off.

After completing armpit detox, you may switch to natural but gentle deodorant that does not contain baking soda.

Reference Links:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319624.php
https://www.healthline.com/health/armpit-detox

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
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.