DIY: 4 Quick remedies to get rid of dark underarm naturally

Underarm skin that’s darker than the rest of the skin can prevent you from wearing bikinis in public, sleeveless cloth, or participating in sports. 

Dark underarm is majorly caused by the following reasons;

• Irritation caused by shaving
• Harsh chemical irritants in deodorants and antiperspirants
• Hyperpigmentation such as an increase in melanin
• Dead cells due to infrequent exfoliation
• Friction caused by tight clothes

Here are quick remedies to get rid of dark underarm naturally;

1. Turmeric with lemon

Lemon has antibacterial properties that act as a natural bleaching agent. It helps in exfoliating the cells that become dead over some time. Turmeric contains a chemical known as curcumin, which is an antioxidant and helps lighten the skin tone in the underarm area.

Procedure:

• .Get a clean bowl 
• Pour two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• Add two tablespoons of turmeric to make a paste
• Mix well and apply to your underarm
• After 30 minutes, wash the paste off.

NB: This paste should be applied to your underarm three times a week for a good result.

2. Tomato 

Tomato also contains bleaching properties that naturally help in reducing discoloration.

Procedure:

• Wash underarm with warm water
• Slice raw tomato and daily, rub in the underarms.
• After 30 minutes, rinse off. 

NB: Apply tomato to your underarm overnight for a quicker result.

3. Coconut oil 

Coconut oil contains vitamin E, which is essential for skin lightening. 

How to apply:

• Massage coconut oil in your underarm for 20 minutes daily, coconut oil will evenly blend your skin tone.

4. Potato

Procedure:

• Grate a potato and squeeze the juice 
• Apply the juice to your underarms for 10 minutes, 
• Rinse your underarms with cool water

Application of these natural remedies will lighten your underarm although, there are preventive measures you need to observe, to avoid dark underarm. 

• Stop shaving and start waxing your underarm. 
• Stop using harsh chemical irritants in deodorants and anti antiperspirants or hair removal creams
• Bath twice a day to remove excess bacteria that stays in your underarm due to sweating.