Dark underarms

How To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms

Having dark underarms is not a disease or a medical condition. Dark underarms can be defined as the dark coloration of skin in the underarms region in comparison with the rest of the body. It is something like sun tan that happens when skin gets exposed to ultraviolet rays for longer period of time. Some of the main causes of dark underarms are shaving, regular use of hair removing creams, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms, accumulation of dead cells, use of alcohol-based deodorants and antiperspirants, excessive smoking, and health problems like obesity or diabetes.

If you have dark underarms, there is nothing to worry about as you can easily get rid of them by following simple home remedies. These remedies are safe, effective, natural and affordable and that too without any side effects.

However, at times dark underarms may also be as a result of a medical condition that is known as acanthosis nigricans. If the reason is acanthosis nigricans then you must consult a doctor as home remedies may not help with dark underarms and you may need proper treatment.

Here are ways to get rid of dark underarms.

1.   Potato

The mild acidic property present in potato is a kind of great natural bleaching agent. To get rid of dark underarms all you need to do is to apply some potato juice on your underarms and soon the color of the skin will get lighter. There are two ways to use potato. First, take a thin slice of potato and use it to rub underarm skin. Else you can grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for ten minutes and then wash it properly with lukewarm water. Repeat this process for better and faster result. One good part about this remedy is that potato will never cause skin irritation.

2.   Cucumber

Just like potato, cucumber has also got natural bleaching properties. You can apply some cucumber juice over your underarms to lighten it. For this you can rub the underarms with the thin cucumber slice or you can grate a cucumber and apply the juice under your arms. Another option is to extract juice out of a cucumber and mix it with turmeric and a few drops of lemon juice to make a paste. Now apply this paste on the affected area for half an hour and finally wash it off with water. Repeat this home remedy daily or every alternate day for better result.

3.   Baking Soda

If you wish to lighten the skin of your dark underarms, you need to scrub the area on regular basis. To make natural skin scrub at home, take some baking soda and add some water to it to make a thick paste. Now use this paste to scrub your underarms. This will help to remove dead skin cells accumulated in the underarm which is one of the main reasons behind dark underarms. It will also help to unclog the skin pores. Else after wash the underarms with water, you can apply a light dusting of baking soda to reduce the appearance of dark skin coloration.

4.   Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is another good option to get rid of dark underarm. Coconut oil contains the important ingredient Vitamin E that can help in lightening the underarms. Before taking a bathing, daily massage the dark underarms with coconut oil for ten to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the area properly with mild soap and lukewarm water. When this remedy is followed on daily basis, it will reduce the darkening of underarms over time. At the same time, coconut oil will also work as an effective natural deodorant.