3 Days Challenge That Will Surely Make Your Underarms Whiter Using Herbal and Natural Ingredients

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The main causes of dark underarms are shaving, hair removal creams, sweating, excessive weight, use of alcohol deodorants and perfumes.

A dark underarm can be embarrassing, it can also cause itching, body odor and irritation. Plus, it can ruin everything - your style, others’ perception about you, and your confidence. But don’t be afraid because you are not alone.'

You can get rid of this irritable condition easily through these effective and affordable home remedies:

1. Potato

Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms or grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

2. Cucumber

You can extract the juice from a cucumber and mix it with a little turmeric powder and lemon juice and apply the paste on the affected area. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Or simply rub a thin slice of cucumber on your underarms.

3. Lemon

Lemon works as a natural bleach and a powerful antibacterial and antiseptic agent.

Rub a lemon wedge on the skin for a about 10 minutes then wash the area thoroughly. For better exfoliation, you can sprinkle a little sugar on the lemon wedge and then use it. Do this a few times a week.

4. Baking Soda

Mix baking soda and water to make a thick paste and scrub it on your underarms. Wash it off and pat dry the area thoroughly.Repeat a few times a week. This will neutralize the odor as well.

5. Orange Peel

Put some orange peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely. Grind the dried peels into powder form and mix it with enough rose water and milk to make a thick paste. Gently scrub your underarms and leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.Finally, wash the area with cold water.Repeat the process two or three times a week.

6. Coconut Oil

Massage the dark underarms with coconut oil. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it afterwards with mild soap and lukewarm water. Repeat two or three times daily until you achieve the desired results.

7. Milk

Mix two tablespoons of full fat milk, one tablespoon flour and one teaspoon of plain yogurt to make a thick paste. Apply it on your underarms and leave it on for about 15 minutes before wash it off with cold water. Repeat a few times a week on a regular basis.

8. Vinegar

Mix rice flour with vinegar to form a thick paste.Take a hot shower first and then apply this paste on your underarms. Allow the paste to dry for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.Repeat a few times a week.

There are times that dark underarms may also be as a result of a medical condition that is known as acanthosis nigricans. If your underarms are caused by this condition then you must consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Prevention is always better than cure. If you are reading this article after seeing someone else’s dark underarms and want to know how to prevent this dreadful thing for your own arms, you better take some precautions by avoiding the primary causes.