10 Natural Remedies To Lightening Dark Underarms

Having dark underarms can make a lady loose her confidence, especially when wearing outfits that do not cover the arms.

Some of the main causes of dark underarms are regular shaving, excessive sweating, excessive skin accumulation of dead skin cells, regular use of shaving creams and using alcohol-based deodorants. And sometimes, it can also be caused by certain medical conditions or hormonal disorders.

Ladies, armpits lighten and get your confidence back with any of the natural remedies below!

Lemons
Aside from lightenning, lemons are also good antiseptic agents, thus they get rid of odor from your underarms. All you have to do is just rub a slice of lemon against your armpit, and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing.
But however, bear in mind that lemons can dry out your skin. Therefore, we advise you to apply some moisturizer or body lotion afterwards.

Another option is to mix a little turmeric powder, honey or plain yogurt in some lemon juice and apply it to your underarms. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off. Repeat three or four times a week.

Apples
Scrubbing your armpits with mashed apple can actually get rid of dark spots and odors too. Apple contains acidity to some extent and AHA which is capable of killing germs and bacteria that cause the darkening of your underarms.

It is also a great way to exfoliate your skin. Now this adds another reason to why you should become an apple lover.

Potatoes
Just like lemons, potatoes are bleaching agents too. But usually, potatoes are moisturizing and they rarely cause any skin irritations.
They contain a mild portion of acid, which makes them beneficial for whitening purposes.

Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.
You can also grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Use either of these remedies twice daily for better and faster results.

Baking soda
It does wonders to your underarms. FYI, baking soda is also a natural bleaching agent. But it is usually milder and does not trigger any side effects when used on skin.To use it for your underarms

Mix baking soda and water to make a thick paste, Use this paste to scrub your underarms,Wash it off and pat dry the area thoroughly.
Repeat a few times a week.

Cucumber
If you think cucumbers only get rid of dark circles, they actually get rid of dark underarms too!
Simply rub a thin cucumber slice on your underarms or grate a cucumber and apply the juice under your arms. Do this once or twice daily until you are satisfied with the results.

Another option is to extract the juice from a cucumber and mix it with a little turmeric powder and lemon juice. Apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Repeat this home remedy once daily or every other day for best results.

Orange Peel
This sure is one yummy, fragrant remedy! The bleaching work is done by the citric acid found in orange peels.
Put some orange peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely, Grind the dried peels into powder form.
Mix two teaspoons of powdered orange peels with enough rose water to make a thick paste.

Gently scrub your underarms with the paste and then leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Finally, wash the area with cold water.
Repeat the process two or three times a week.

Coconut oil
Coconut oil is another good option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains vitamin E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as an effective natural deodorant.

Massage the dark underarms with coconut oil,Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, Wash it off with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Repeat two or three times daily until you achieve the desired results.

Yogurt
Where there’s the whitening, there’s the yogurt. Yogurt is highly beneficial for your skin, including that of underarms. Yogurt when applied on underarms, especially with a mixture of honey will rid impurities that have been causing skin discoloration. It can also neutralize the odor from your armpit area.

mix in a bowl two tablespoons of yogurt with one tablespoon of honey, Apply onto your underarms, and leave it to dry.
Rinse off with cool water and watch the magic happen!

Vinegar
This remedy effectively rids unpleasant odors and any dark spots found in your armpit. Rub some vinegar onto your underarms and leave it on for at least 10 minutes before rinsing off.

For better results, you may try mixing some rice flour with decent portion of vinegar and then apply. It will help kill the bacteria and germs caused by excessive sweating.

Milk
It has been said that milk is equally as effective when it come to whitening. This is because milk contains some vitamins and fatty acids that will help brighten up the tone of your skin.

Simple apply some milk on your underarms and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Wash off with water. Repeat this daily for best results.