If you've gotten rid of all your sleeveless shirts and are still covering yourself up because of dark underarms, then you don't have to keep doing that. In this article, you will learn two ways to restore your confidence by having clean white underarms, using either home remedies or medical treatments.
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Method 1 of 2: Home Treatment
Step 1. Try natural bleaching agents
The acidic, antibacterial and antiseptic properties in some vegetables and fruits allow it to lighten the skin naturally. Potatoes, cucumbers and lemons are three ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen that can help you get rid of dark underarms.
- Potato - Slice the potato thinly and rub it on the dark skin area. Or, you can grate it to get the water out. Apply this potato extract on your underarms, and let it dry for 10 minutes then rinse.
- Cucumber - Just like you did with potatoes, you can rub cucumber slices on the dark areas or grate them and use the water. You can continue the treatment by adding a few drops of lemon juice and some turmeric powder to the cucumber water (until it forms a paste). Then apply this paste, wait half an hour, then wash off.
- Lemon - Rub a thick slice of lemon on the dark area; This fruit will remove dead skin cells and brighten the skin. Continue to wash it off, and if necessary, apply a moisturizer (continued use of lemon can dry out the skin). Add a little turmeric powder, plain yogurt or honey to the lemon juice to make a paste that you can leave for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
- Egg oil - Gently massage egg oil (egg oil) on a dark area and leave it overnight, and wash it off in the morning using a pH balanced soap. Omega-3 in egg oil stimulates skin renewal or the formation of new skin cells, making the skin smooth and bright.
Step 2. Moisturize
One of the most important things you can do to prevent or treat dark underarms is to moisturize at least twice a day. Choose to use natural moisturizers like aloe vera, lecithin, and so on.
Step 3. Exfoliate
Dark underarms can be caused by dead skin cells that have accumulated, so exfoliating the skin can reduce the appearance of dark skin.
- Sugar - Mix 1 cup of palm sugar with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (olive oil). Apply on wet skin for a minute or two in the shower and then rinse. Try using this mixture twice a week when you shower.
- Baking soda – Make a thick paste of baking soda and water to use as a scrub. After rubbing this scrub into the underarms, rinse, and pat dry. You can sprinkle a little baking soda powder on your skin to give it a brighter look.
- Baking soda and rose water - Make a slightly thick paste of baking soda and rose water. Apply on the underarm area, then rinse with warm water and pat dry. Do this until you see your underarms getting lighter.
- Orange - Peel the orange and dry the skin in the sun to dry. Puree this orange peel to form a powder and make a paste by adding rose water and milk. Rub your underarms with this paste for 10 to 15 minutes to remove dead skin cells, then rinse with cold water.
- Pumice - Gently remove dead skin cells from under your arms using a pumice stone. This abrasive and lightweight volcanic rock is sold in pharmacies and beauty supply stores. Wet the stone thoroughly and gently rub it on the underarm area.
Step 4. Try a liquid treatment
Open your refrigerator or kitchen cupboard and find a liquid that can not only lighten dark underarms but also make skin softer and fresher
- Milk - The vitamins and fatty acids in milk are the ingredients that make it effective for lightening dark skin. Make a paste of 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon curd, and 1 tablespoon flour. Apply it on your armpits, let it sit for 15 minutes, and rinse it off with cold water. Your underarm skin will be softer and free of dead skin cells, making it look much brighter. You can get better results with full cream milk fat.
- Vinegar - For a brighter, germ-free and fragrant underarm appearance, mix vinegar with rice flour to form a paste. Take a hot shower and apply the paste on the armpits. Let dry for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
- Coconut oil - The vitamin E in coconut oil can help lighten dark skin over time, so for best results it should be used daily or every other day. Before bathing, massage the oil into the underarm skin for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with mild soap and warm water. Another benefit of coconut oil is that it can also act as a natural deodorant.
Step 5. Make a bleaching potion
If you're willing to commit to an intense grooming routine, you can try a natural whitening concoction made from gram flour (or chickpea flour). Mix chickpea flour with yogurt, lemon and a little turmeric to form a thick paste. Apply it on your underarms and leave it on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. Apply this whitening paste daily for two weeks, then three times a week to speed up the whitening effect.
Step 6. Avoid shaving and switch to waxing. Dark underarms can be caused by thick armpit hairs under the armpits due to the shaving process. Since waxing removes armpit hair from the roots, this method is likely to make underarm skin look brighter and softer.
Step 7. Avoid deodorant
The strong antiperspirant chemicals of deodorants often darken underarm skin due to the inflammatory response. Very few people actually have a body odor problem and most people don't need the deodorant that is so widely advertised on TV and various media.
Method 2 of 2: Medical Treatment
Step 1. Check with a doctor
Home remedies and treatments may not help get rid of dark underarms if you have a condition known as acanthosis nigricans, a skin disorder that produces light brown to black, velvety markings in some areas including the armpits.
- This condition can occur as a result of obesity or endocrine gland disorders. It is often found in people with diabetes or a predisposition to diabetes, and is most common in people of African descent.
- Other possible causes of acanthosis nigricans include Addison's disease, pituitary gland disorders, growth hormone therapy, hypothyroidism or use of oral contraceptive pills.
Step 2. Change your diet
If your condition is diabetes-related, modifying your diet to limit carbohydrate and sugar consumption will help.
Step 3. Stop taking birth control pills
If the oral contraceptive pill is the source of your skin condition, you can try switching to another method of birth control to see if your skin condition improves after stopping the drug.
Step 4. Get a doctor's prescription
Prescription Retin-A, 20% urea, alpha hydroxy acid, and salicylic acid may help, but these ingredients have been shown to be only mildly effective.
- The most widely used ingredient in skin lightening products sold in the US is hydroquinone, which is regulated by the Food and Drug Association (FDA). A dermatologist or dermatologist can write a prescription for a whitening medication that contains up to 4% hydroquinone. Skin whitening products that can be obtained without a prescription or sold in cosmetic stores or pharmacies can contain no more than 2% hydroquinone. Always check with your doctor before using products that contain hydroquinone.
- Use skin lightening products sold by trusted brands. Although the FDA banned the use of mercury in skin lightening products in the United States in 1990, lightening creams containing this toxic metal have been found there. These products are manufactured in other countries, but are sold in stores in the United States. Therefore, read the label carefully when you want to buy this type of product.
Step 5. Stop electrolysis
All women, especially those with dark skin are at risk of hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) when they use electrolysis to remove hair or hair. If you have ever had electrolysis treatments to remove armpit hair, stopping the treatment will stop further darkening of the skin.
Tips
- Exfoliate more often if you have hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
- Make sure to use the services of a professional to perform armpit hair removal by waking for the best results.
Warning
- Whitening as well as excessive exfoliation can cause serious damage and scarring. The hair follicles, pores, and sweat glands in your armpits can become infected. Getting too close to your lymph nodes can also be very dangerous, as any infection can spread quickly throughout your system, which can lead to septic shock (a medical condition in which a severe infection can result in organ dysfunction). Consider all the pros and cons carefully before you decide to do this kind of treatment for soft and thin skin. Consult a professional or medical expert first.
- If you don't have hyperhidrosis, be aware that darker skin in certain areas of the skin such as the very thin skin on your eyelids, as well as the anal and genital (genital) areas is completely normal. It's not a physical handicap. Keep in mind that women in commercial photographs or images (advertisements and advertisements in print media) often make the skin in these areas look lighter with post-production special effects. Actresses in adult films usually bleach the skin in their genital area or anus to achieve this kind of radiant appearance.
