Dark underarms can be quite upsetting. The darkness under the arms abstain from even wearing sleeveless, the fear of someone might catch the glimpse of our dark armpits keeps us away from wearing sleeveless but not anymore!
We know you might have tried so many solutions to rectify this concern from expensive lotions to treatments but nothing worked, right? When nothing works, home remedies definitely help you. In this feed, we have compiled 5 DIY packs that will help you treat the dark armpits. If you want to know all the 5 DIY, well, then, keep on reading!
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Apple cider vinegar has shown tremendous results in treating dark armpits. The astringent properties present in the apple cider vinegar helps in unclogging the pores and reducing the darkness.
But, make sure you always use apple cider vinegar in the diluted form. To use this all you have to do is-
• Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and two tablespoons of water. Make sure you mix both things really well.
• With the help of a cotton ball apply the mixture to the concerned area and keep it for about 15 minutes.
• Take a wet cloth and wipe the area.
Follow the steps every alternate day for about two months.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is another amazing ingredient that helps to remove the dead skin cells. The accumulation of dead skin cells can lead to skin darkening and baking soda by removing it gives a clean and glowing skin.
To make this paste all you have to do is-
• Take about one tablespoon of baking soda and add enough water to make a thick paste out of it.
• Apply it over the affected part and keep it for about 15 minutes.
• Rinse it off with cold water and apply moisturizer thereon.
Follow the steps twice a week for about two months.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a great natural bleaching agent that helps to lighten the darker skin. If you have sensitive skin, you might experience a tingling sensation but that’s normal.
This one is super easy to use and all you have to do is-
• Take one tablespoon of lemon juice and with the help of a cotton ball apply it over the concerned area.
• Keep it for about 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.
Make sure you’re doing this in the night and follow the steps every twice a week for about two months.
Sugar And Coconut Oil
While sugar will act as a natural exfoliator and coconut oil will nourish the underarms. To make this paste all you have to do is-
• Take half a tablespoon of sugar and add one tablespoon of coconut oil to it.
• Mix both the ingredients really well.
• Gently rub the mixture over the concerned area for about 10 minutes.
• Follow the steps every twice a week for about two months.
Don’t forget to apply moisturizer after this.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is also a great ingredient to treat dark armpits. All you have to do is-
• Apply aloe vera gel over the area and keep it for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse the area with cold water and follow the steps every twice a day for about two months.
So, these are the 5 DIY home remedies you should use if struggling with dark armpits. Make sure whichever DIY you choose, you’re following it consistently to get the desired results. Besides, all the DIY make sure you regularly scrub the armpits. We hope the feed turns out to be a great help.