5. Orange Peel – a Natural Scrub For
Underarms: Orange peels have bleaching and exfoliating
properties. So they can be applied to lighten the skin under your arms. This
natural armpits scrub get rid of dead skin cells, lighten the skin and leave
your underarms smelling sweet due to the effects of rose water and orange
itself. Here are the steps to apply this wonderful armpits scrub:
(i) Peel an orange and dry out the peels completely in shade.
Grind the dried peels into a fine powder form.
(ii) Mix 2 teaspoons of the powdered orange peels with enough rose
water and milk to get a thick paste.
(iii) Apply this paste and gently scrub your underarms for 5
minutes to remove dead skin cells.
(iv) Finish by washing the area with cold water.
Apply this remedy 2-3 times a week.
6. Milk For Underarm Whitening:
The vitamins and fatty acids contained in milk work for getting rid of dark
underarms. Milk softens the skin and renders the skin tone lighter. Moreover,
when mixed with plain yogurt or curd the additional lactic acid too helps in
lightening the skin. This is a very effective armpits mask, as it not only
cleanses and bleaches your skin to give your skin a lighter tone, but
moisturize it as well.
(i) Take 2 table spoons of full fat milk, 1 teaspoon of plain
yogurt or curd and one tablespoon of gram or chickpea flour. Mix all the
natural ingredients together to make a thick paste.
(ii) Rub it on your underarms skin and allow it to sit there for
about 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with water. You will feel your skin getting
softer and free from dead skin cells, which will make your underarms look
whiter. Using full fat milk cream will give you even better results.
(iii) Apply this remedy 3-4 times a week.
7. Natural Underarms Lightening /
Whitening Pack: This is an effective natural skin whitening
underarms pack / mask made from gram flour (also called as chickpea flour or
besan).
(i) Take 2 tablespoons of gram flour or chickpea flour, 1 table
spoon each of plain yogurt and lemon juice and a generous pinch of turmeric
powder. Mix these natural ingredients together thoroughly to make a thick
smooth paste.
(ii) Apply this pack onto your underarms, leaving it there for
about 20-25 minutes before washing it off with warm water.
(iii) Apply this home remedy daily for two weeks, and then 2-3
times a week until your dark underarms turn lighter.
8. Vinegar For Lighter Skin Armpits / Underarms: It’s
another effective treatment to get rid of dark underarms. This remedy works to
lighten the skin tone and also exterminates bacteria and germs that feed on
dead skin cells.
(i) Mix vinegar and rice flour to make a thick paste. Take a
lukewarm shower and apply this paste onto the underarms.
(ii) Let the paste to dry out for about 10-15 minutes, and then
wash it off with lukewarm water. You will feel your underarms soft, smooth and
sweet smelling.
9. Sandalwood – Armpits Skin Lightener:
Sandalwood is known for its skin lightening properties, and so can be used as a
natural remedy to get rid of dark underarms. You can mix rose water with it to
provide a soothing and softening effect on the skin and a sweet smell as well.
The natural fragrance of the sandalwood and rosewater will also help in getting
rid of body odor caused by excessive sweating.
(i) Mix 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder with enough water to
form a thick paste.
(ii) Apply the paste onto your underarms skin, leaving it there
to dry it out for about 15 minutes. Follow with rinsing it off with cold water.
Apply this home remedy 3 times a week for a few weeks and see
the underarms skin getting lightened.
Apply the above remedy 3-4 times a week.
Follow the above home remedies for getting rid of dark underarms
and get lighter, soft and smooth skin. Reward is that you will not feel
embarrassed to raise your hands, even if you are wearing sleeveless top!!
Reference: Natural Beauty Tips
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