How To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms Fast

Do you feel embarrassed because of your dark underarms / armpits? Are you scared of raising your hands when you are wearing sleeveless top? In this article you will find 9 very effective natural home remedies to get rid of dark under arms.

1. Naturally Bleach Underarms With Potato To Get Rid Of Underarm Darkness: Potato has mild acidic properties that act as great natural bleaching agent. Unlike lemon that works as a strong natural bleaching agent and can irritate your skin, the potato does not irritate the skin. Because of its mild acidic nature, it can be applied on sensitive skin as well.

(i) Take a thin slice of a potato and rub it on your underarms for about 5-10 minutes, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

(ii) Alternatively, you can also grate a potato and squeeze out its juice. Apply the juice over the underarms / armpits, using your fingers or a cotton ball. Let it sit there for about 10-15 minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Apply either of these home remedies twice a day for faster results to see your underarm skin getting lightened.

2. Lemon – Underarms Lightener: Lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent, and has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Because of its natural cleanser properties, the restaurants use it in washing bowls with warm water. Its acidic properties help effectively not only for lightening skin (including dark armpits and underarms), but also in exfoliating dead skin cells. Nothing is as good a natural lightener as the lemon is!!

(i) To get rid of dead skin cells (they cause dark underarms) and dark armpits, rub a lemon wedge on the skin for a few minutes before you go for a bath. For a powerful exfoliation, sprinkle a little sugar on the lemon wedge and then use it.

(ii) Another option is to add a pinch or two of turmeric powder, plain yogurt or honey to lemon juice to make a thick paste and apply it to the skin on your dark underarms.  Leave it there for about 10 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Apply this remedy 3-4 times a week.

Natural Beauty Tip : Lemon juice can dry out your skin.  If you are using the remedies with lemon juice regularly, apply moisturizer after applying such remedies if needed.

3. Cucumber – A Skin Lightener To Reduce Underarms Darkness: Cucumber is another natural ingredient that has skin lightening properties, just like potatoes.

(i) Simply you can rub cucumber slice over your underarms or grate a cucumber and apply its juice on your underarms. Apply this remedy once or twice a day regularly to see positive results in a few days.

(ii) A more effective option is to mix cucumber juice with a little turmeric powder and lemon juice to make a thick paste. Whereas lemon will bleach and get rid of the dead skin cells, cucumber will give soothing effect and avoid any skin itching or irritation. The turmeric powder will prevent skin discoloration. Apply the paste on the dark areas, leaving it there for about 20 minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Use this ayurvedic remedy once or twice a day without any hassles for best results!!

4. Baking Soda – An Underarms Scrub To Whiten Armpits: Baking Soda can be used to make a homemade exfoliating scrub that can whiten your dark underarms. This scrub helps in removing dead skin cells resulting in unclogging the blocked pores, which is one of the main causes of dark underarms. By using baking soda scrub for underarms, you will not feel need to apply chemically laden deodorants and antiperspirants that cause dark armpits. It also exterminates bacteria and germs to provide odor free and whitened underarms.

(i) Mix baking soda with water to form a thick paste. Apply this paste to your underarms and gently scrub the dark areas. After a few minutes, wash it off and pat dry the skin. You can also apply a dusting of baking soda (if you like, you may mix with it cornstarch in equal parts) to the skin to neutralize body odor and give it a lightened appearance.

(ii) To make it easy, mix the baking soda with a little water and simply wipe your underarms with the solution.

(iii) An alternative option is, to mix and form a thick paste of baking soda and rose water. Apply it to the dark underarms, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Pat dry your skin. Apply this home remedy until you get your armpits lightened.

Reference: natural beauty tips