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Dark underarms can cause stress and embarrassment for any women, especially in hot seasons when sleeveless tops are in. Know the causes behind this problem and use these easy remedies for dark under arms and get rid of embarrassment.
Skin problems especially regarding to beauty can make women feel conscious. Discoloration of the skin in armpits or dark underarms is one of them. There are different causes that contribute to the problem, and it may be relatively easy to remove if you're willing to take a closer look at your daily routine.
Shaving to remove underarm hair perhaps the most common reason for dark underarms. Reason is shaving only removes hair from the skin surface and the hair in sub-surface make the skin look darker. Switch to other hair removal methods like waxing or plucking to get rid of unwanted hair and dark underarms.
Accumulation of dead skin cells can also cause dark underarms. We often don't exfoliate underarms skin properly and thus get darker underarms. Proper exfoliation of underarms with a product having lactic acid, can give excellent results.
Most of us use deodorants and antiperspirants for underarm odor, but these products may contain active substances that react with the skin and worsen the problem, using good branded products can be the solution of your problem.
Acanthosis nigricans is also a condition that causes discoloration of the neck, groin and underarms. Consult a doctor for its treatment.
Hyper-pigmentation is less likely to cause dark underarms, but it must also be taken into account, especially you may experience this during pregnancy due to the intense hormonal activity. However, in this case, the problem will disappear in a few months.
Skin bleaching at home can help you in getting rid of dark underarms. You can use different skin bleaching ingredients from your kitchen shelve as remedy for dark underarms. The lemon juice is probably the most popular and inexpensive among these ingredients and the best home remedy.
Apply lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric powder on dark underarms and wait for 12 min, then rinse it off. Also you can use lemon for exfoliation. Rub the two halves of lemon on underarms to get rid of dead cells.
Rubbing baking soda before or during bathing is another useful idea, which can help the skin if used consistently.
Sandalwood paste can also lighten the dark underarms. Simply mix a few teaspoons of sandalwood and two teaspoons of rose water and make a thick paste. Apply it for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Coconut oil can also be useful for dark underarms, because it is rich in vitamin E, which has a number of great benefits to the skin. Coconut oil moisturizes the skin and, when used in combination with vitamin C, the effect is much stronger as it increases collagen production, without irritating the skin.
