How to Treat Dark Armpits

Use natural bleach. The acidic, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties in some vegetables and fruits have natural skin lightening abilities. Potato, cucumber and lemon are three types that work to treat dark underarms.

• Potatoes – Cut a potato into thin slices and rub it on the dark skin. Or, you can grate the potatoes so that the “juice” comes out. Apply the solution to the armpits, let it dry for 10 minutes and wash it off.
• Cucumber – Just like a potato, you rub cucumber slices on the dark areas or grate the cucumber and use the juice. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of lemon juice and turmeric (just enough for the mixture to thicken) into the cucumber juice. Apply the mixture evenly on the skin, wait for half an hour and then wash it off.
• Lemon – Apply a thick slice of lemon to the dark area; Lemon has the ability to remove dead skin cells and brighten the skin. Then rinse and, if necessary, apply a moisturizer. (Lemons left on too long can dry out the skin.) Add some turmeric, yogurt or honey to the lemon juice to make a concentrated paste, apply it on the skin for 10 minutes and then wash it off.
• Egg Oil – Gently massage egg oil onto dark skin and leave overnight; Omega-3 in egg oil promotes the regeneration of epithelium (new skin cells) making the skin smooth and bright. Use a pH balanced soap or body wash to wash it off in the morning.

Moisturizing. The most important thing you can do to prevent or treat dark underarms is to moisturize the area at least twice a day. You should use natural moisturizers like aloe vera, lecithin etc…

Kill death celk. The cause of dark underarm skin is due to the accumulation of dead skin cells for a long time, so exfoliating has the effect of reducing darkening.

• Sugar – Mix one cup of brown sugar with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Apply to damp skin for a minute or two in the shower and rinse. You can use this mixture twice a week in the shower.
• Baking powder – Create a concentrated baking powder by adding water to exfoliate the skin. After removing, rinsing and drying, you can apply baking soda to your skin to make your armpits less dark.
• Baking powder and rose water – Add rose water to the baking powder and mix well to form a concentrated paste. Then apply to the skin under the arms, finally rinse with warm water. Dry the skin. Do this until the skin becomes brighter.
• Oranges – Peel the oranges and dry them in the sun. Then grind the peel into a powder and make a paste by adding rose water and milk. Rub underarms for 10-15 minutes to remove dead skin cells and rinse with cold water.
• Pumice Stone – Gently remove dead skin cells under the arms with a pumice stone. A sturdy but lightweight volcanic rock that is sold at drug and beauty supply stores. Wet the stone thoroughly and rub it gently on the armpit area.

Use liquid therapy. Open the refrigerator or kitchen cabinet to find a remedy that not only lightens but also helps the dark skin become softer and fresher.

• Milk – Vitamins and fatty acids in milk work to lighten the skin. You can make a thick mixture of two tablespoons of milk, one teaspoon of curd, and one tablespoon of flour. Apply to skin for 15 minutes and wash off with cold water. Skin will be smooth and clear of dead skin cells to help reduce dark spots. Use whole milk for better results.
• Vinegar – For clear, germ-free, and lightly scented skin, you can mix vinegar with rice flour to make a paste. Take a hot shower and then apply the paste to your armpits, let it dry for about 10-15 minutes and wash it off with warm water.
• Coconut Oil – Vitamin E in coconut oil helps lighten dark skin over time. So for best results, you should use daily or every other day. Before bathing, massage the oil into your skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash with mild soap and warm water. One benefit of coconut oil is that it is a natural deodorant.

Make whitening pack. If you’re willing to commit to a regular treatment regimen, you can apply a natural whitening pack made from Turkish pea powder (also known as chickpea powder). Mix flour with yogurt, lemon and a little turmeric powder to form a thick paste. Apply to underarms and let dry for at least 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Apply this whitening mixture daily for two weeks and then three times a week to speed up whitening.

Quit the shaving method and start waxing. Dark underarms can be caused by the thick hair that grows under the skin after shaving. Hair removal wax removes the root part cleanly, so has the ability to make the skin brighter and softer.

Skip the deodorant. The antiperspirant chemicals in deodorants often cause inflammation and darkening of the skin under the arms. Very few people have problems with body odor and most don’t need to use a widely advertised deodorant.