Dark underarms is never appreciated by anyone. But not caring about them and accepting your features as they are is a step closer to loving your body. But it requires a little work with yourself and till then if you are worried of wearing sleeveless tops because of darkened underarms, we have got you covered. You can try using a few ingredients from your home kitchens to brighten your underarms. Before trying out the expensive, cosmetic treatments, try out these home remedies instead, for a less complicated and pocket-friendly approach towards it. So here are a few home remedies to try out, for your darkened underarms.
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7 Home Remedies For Dark Underarms
1. Baking Soda And Rose Water
Known to be an incredible whitening agent for darkened underarms, baking soda is the fastest home remedy. It is also known to be a natural exfoliator. So, mix 2 to 4 spoons of baking soda in one spoon of rose water. Apply this paste to the affected portion and rinse it off after 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Potato Juice
Potatoes have always been our bleaching agent may it be the dark circles around the eyes or darkened underarms. Squeeze out potato juice from sliced potatoes. Apply it to the dark underarms using cotton. Let it dry out. Rinse it after 10 to 15 minutes of application.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar And Baking Soda
One of the many features of apple cider vinegar is that it acts as a bleaching agent. In a bowl, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vinegar with 2 spoons of baking soda. After you witness the bubbling fade away, apply the paste to the affected parts. Rinse it off after 20 minutes.
4. Multani Mitti And Rose Water
Multani Mitti is known for its anti-bacterial and skin-enhancing properties. So along with being the best beauty ingredient for oily skin, it also reduces darkness of the skin. Take a bowl of water and add two teaspoons of Multani mitti to it . Add one spoon of lemon juice. You can even add rose water to it. Apply this paste to your affected underarms and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it off with a cleanser or water.
5. Aloe Vera Gel
There is a reason why aloe vera is a common ingredient in many beauty products. It has medicinal and cleansing properties which have a good impact on the hair and the skin. It acts upon dark spots in reducing their darkness. Thus, using it on darkened underarms can help to reduce the effects of them. Take the pulp from aloe vera and refrigerate it. Once it becomes cold, apply it to the dark underarms and wash it off in 15 to 20 minutes after it's applied.
6. Yoghurt And Honey
Known to have skin-improving properties, yoghurt can be an effective way to reduce underarm darkness. Mix 2 to 3 spoons of yoghurt with a spoon of honey and apply it to the affected areas. Wash it with cold water after keeping it for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Dried Orange Peel Powder And Milk
Orange peels can reduce dark spots and pigments from the skin and can be a useful home remedy to reduce darkened underarms. Grind dried orange peels to make a powder out out of it. Add a little milk and rose water to this powder to make a thick paste. Apply the paste to darkened armpits and wash it off with cold water.
Try out these home remedies and share your views with us in the comments section.
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