Uniform skin tone gives purity and beauty to the overall appearance, and the appearance of dark underarms is a problem and a source of nuisance for many people and constitutes an obstacle to wearing certain types of clothing, especially sleeveless shirts or swimwear.
Some factors may affect the sensitive skin in the armpit area, which may make it darker than usual
To eliminate the problem of darkening of the armpits, you must know these things
Causes of armpit darkening
Armpit care routine
Natural recipes for whitening armpits
Causes of armpit darkening
-Excessive use of synthetic deodorants, especially deodorants that contain aluminum in their composition.
-Use hair removal methods such as using a razor and hair removal creams.
-Do not moisturize the area. Dryness is one of the causes of skin darkening in many cases, so be sure to moisturize the skin twice a day with natural materials such as aloe vera gel or any suitable moisturizer.
-Some people suffer from excessive sweating, which leads to darkening of the armpits.
Genetics: Underarm darkening, like any other skin change, can be caused by genetic factors
-Skin diseases such as eczema.
Smoking is one of the most important factors that causes increased pigmentation in the body.
– Bacterial infections and chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, adrenal cirrhosis, and melasma. Causes increased pigmentation under the armpits
- Taking hormonal birth control pills.
-Skin tone: When it comes to skin tone, the darker it is, the more likely it is to darken the armpits.
Underarm care routine
- Gently remove hair
One of the main causes of dark armpits is shaving with a razor
To remove hair, avoid using them and prefer to use wax, which prevents micro-wounds and weakens the follicle, session after session, making the process gradually easier.
– Choose natural deodorant without alcohol
Avoid deodorants that contain very strong chemicals because they close the pores under the armpit, making the skin color dark.
Always choose a product that is as natural as possible, without alcohol, without perfumes, without parabens and without aluminum salts, because these chemical compounds will lead to dermatitis and worsen underarm darkening especially if it is used on sensitive skin after waxing or shaving.
– Exfoliate your underarms regularly
Gentle and regular exfoliation helps prevent the formation of ingrown hairs and the accumulation of dead cells
You can make a home scrub made of brown sugar and olive oil (apply twice a week on damp skin, massaging for 3 minutes)
(Apply by massaging for 10 minutes and then washed with cold water).
-Moisturize your underarms
Shaving or waxing can darken the color of your underarms, but moisturizing afterward can help reduce inflammation in the armpit area.
-Continuously clean your armpits
Take care of the cleanliness of the armpits, making sure to always dry them from water using a soft towel, to avoid the formation of bacteria that cause darkening and unpleasant odor.
-Wear cotton clothes
Because it absorbs sweat and prevents skin friction, thus preventing tanning
– Avoid eating foods that contain many spices
Because they increase sweating, or cause skin allergies, they may turn into dark spots over time without treatment.
Natural recipes To whiten armpits
Lemon
Rub a slice of lemon on the black area under the armpits:
Lemon purifies and removes odors. It also helps get rid of dead skin and lighten the dark area
. Be careful, because lemon can irritate the skin,
– Remember to wash well with soap and water and moisturize your armpits after applying lemon. It is recommended to repeat this process twice every week.
coconut
Coconut oil, rich in Vitamin E, lightens the skin at the same time as a natural deodorant
If you have coconut oil at home, you can use it to whiten your armpits before showering. Apply it directly to the armpit and leave it for 15 minutes before washing it with soap and water.
It is recommended to repeat this process three times every week
potato
Potato juice is also effective in lightening the skin. Cut thin slices of potato and rub them on the black area of your armpits, or grate the potatoes and collect the juice. Apply the juice under the armpit before drying and rinse after 10 minutes.
It is recommended to repeat this process three times every week
Milk to whiten armpits
To lighten your armpits, you can make a homemade mask with 1 tablespoon of milk + 1 tablespoon of curd + 2 tablespoons of flour, until it forms a paste. Apply the paste under the armpit, leave it for 15 minutes, then wash it well with water.
It is recommended to repeat this process twice every week
Of cucumber, lemon and turmeric
You can also prepare a homemade mask with cucumber juice, a few drops of lemon juice and turmeric (until it forms a paste). Apply the paste under the armpit, leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse it.
It is recommended to repeat this process three times every week
Lemon, yogurt and turmeric
You can also mix turmeric + yogurt + honey + lemon juice until a paste is formed. Apply it under the armpit and leave it for 10 minutes before washing it off
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can exfoliate your skin, unclog pores, reduce the appearance of scars, and reduce dark discoloration if used consistently. You can mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with two tablespoons of baking soda, apply the mixture to your armpits for five minutes, then wash it with cold water.
Starch
Starch greatly helps in lightening dark armpits and dark areas of the body. To apply the starch mixture:
Cut lemon slices and rub them in the armpit area for 3 minutes.
Add starch to the armpit after the lemon dries.
The starch will remove the blackness from under the armpit.
Repeat the process daily for a week.