Your underarms are the part of your body that you do not think about much except when you have to wear a sleeveless dress or top. And we are here to tell you they deserve more attention. But sometimes, you might notice you are not taking as much care of the hidden area of your arms. When neglected, the armpits tend to darken over time.
There are many reasons for dark armpits. But you do not have to shy away from your favorite sleeveless dresses and cover yourself up in layers to hide them. Instead, let’s share some tips and natural remedies to clean up your dark armpits. We are sure that these tips will also lighten up your mood!
What causes our armpits to become dark?
Before we look at the remedies to clean up dark armpits, let us look at the reasons that cause our armpits to darken in the first place. The armpits are a sensitive part of the human body and are prone to skin damage.
So there are many reasons why your armpits could become dark. Here are some of the most common causes that could cause you much embarrassment:
- Ingrown hair accumulation
- Allergic after-effects of a deodorant
- Skin infection due to excessive sweating
- Pigmentation of the underarm skin
- Accumulation of dead skin
- Shaving without properly moisturizing
- Medicinal side effects and health conditions
- Unhealthy weight gain
- Friction due to wearing tight clothes
- Smoking-related hyperpigmentation
Worry not! Most of these causes can be treated easily using a gentle underarm cream. You could attain even better results if you opt for a cream infused with vitamin C.
Say bye-bye to dark underarms effortlessly!
This is the safest way to get rid of that darkness engulfing your armpits easily and naturally. You may start with using a specific cream that’s made for treating darker armpits.
We recommend Mamaearth’s Vitamin C Underarm Cream because it is crafted with the goodness of turmeric and Vitamin C. It is a natural melanin inhibitor and whitening agent. It will lighten and brighten your armpits while also rejuvenating your sensitive skin.
The best part is that it is made with natural ingredients:
- Turmeric: It is anti-inflammatory. It regulates melanin release and helps with skin brightening.
- Lemon Extract: It reduces pigmentation and is a natural bleaching agent to brighten the skin.
- Witch Hazel: A natural astringent, it removes excess oil and helps clean up dark patches.
- Matcha Green Tea: Loaded with antibacterial properties, it helps reduce inflammation and even skin tone.
5 Proven tips and remedies for dark armpits
There are other ways to remedy the pigmentation of your armpits. Here are some pro tips:
1. Turmeric
Turmeric contains both skin-healing and lightening properties. This common kitchen herb will whiten your armpits and relieve irritation and itchiness.
Pro tip: Take some honey, turmeric powder, and milk. Mix it in a bowl to create a consistent paste. Apply it on your armpits and leave it for 15 minutes. Then wash off with cold water. Alternatively, you can use a turmeric-based underarm cream to help control melanin production and lighten dark skin.
2. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a miraculous way to get your darkened areas white and bright. Because of its high citric acid concentration, lemon juice is a great bleaching agent. Lemon juice can help remove dead skin cells and lighten your skin. You can apply an underarm cream with lemon extracts to get the best results.
Pro tip: Cut a lemon into halves and gently scrub it on your armpits for a couple of minutes. Let the juice sit for at least 10-15 minutes. Then rinse it off with cold water.
3. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has proven to be an excellent product for lightening up armpits. It is effective not only in cleaning up dark underarms but also in keeping them odor free. In addition, the antimicrobial properties present in tea tree oil help combat bacteria and control body odor.
Pro tip: Add some water to tea tree oil to create a diluted solution. You can use a spray bottle and use this mixture on your underarms. It works well on elbows and knees as well.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
You can always rely on apple cider vinegar to eliminate those dark armpits. You can find this kitchen ingredient at any local store. Apple Cider Vinegar contains a good load of lactic and amino acids, which helps eliminate dead skin cells on your armpits. Apple cider’s amazing properties can also help unclog the pores, reducing the darkness of the skin. It also helps in smoothing the underarms area.
Pro tip: Like tea tree oil, dilute the vinegar with water. Soak the solution in a cotton ball and dab it over your armpits daily. Let the solution stay intact for 10 minutes, then rinse it with cold water.
5. Potato
Starch-filled potatoes are one of the most affordable and effective ways to clean your underarms. The citric acid in potatoes helps reduce the dark patches and soothes the itchiness of your armpits.
Pro tip: Grate the potato and extract the juice. Using a cotton ball, apply the extracted juice gently on your armpits. Rinse after 10 minutes with cold water. Repeat this remedy twice a day.
Address the other dark areas on your face
Now that we have discussed dark armpits, why not remedy those dark circles? Increased screen time, stress-filled work environments, and lack of proper diet and sleep can fatigue your eyes and rob your under eye skin of its natural glow.
Bid goodbye to those dark circles with Mamaearth’s Dark Circles Cream! Infused with the goodness of Cucumber, Peptides, Hawkweed, and Daisy Flower Extracts, this dark circles cream can reduce your dark circles, leaving your under eye skin beautiful. To get the best results, use this dark circles cream daily.
Whether the dark circles cream or the underarm whitening cream, Mamaearth’s skin care products are MadeSafe certified, which means they are free of harmful chemicals and toxins. Moreover, they are dermatologically tested and are safe for all skin types.
