10 Proven Remedies for Whitening Dark Underarms & Dark Neck
Darkness of the skin in the underarms
area is generally not a disease or any medical condition. You can easily get
rid of dark underarms using effortless natural home remedies that are very
effective, safe and affordable to everyone.
Causes of dark underarms
Excessive sweating, regular use of hair
removing cream, underarm shaving, poor ventilation of underarms, alcohol
content deodorant & antiperspirants, skin friction with Clothes,
accumulation of dead cells, obesity/ overweight, diabetes, Infection due to
poor skin hygiene, hormonal factors etc.
To get rid of dark underarms, follow
these 10 simple, natural and effective home remedies.
Baking soda
Baking soda is the most sure and
effective home remedy for dark underarms. Baking soda lightens the underarm
skin and kills the bacteria on the skin, thus you can get rid of body odor
too...
1. Baking soda with rose water
Take 1-2 tablespoon of baking soda and
add few drops of water or rose water to make thick paste of it. Apply this
paste on moist underarm and gently scrub the underarms for few minutes. Leave
it until dries and then wash off with normal or warm water. This baking soda
paste removes dead skin cells build up on the underarm, and dead skin cell is
one of the main causes behind dark underarms. This paste unclogs the skin pores
and increases the blood circulation. Do this on regular basis for fast result.
2. Glycerin with baking soda
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1
teaspoon of glycerin, and apply this paste on dark underarms for 10 minutes,
wash off with water. Do this 3-4 times a week for better result.
3. Vinegar with baking soda
Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1
tablespoon of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Apply this mixture on the
underarms for 10 minutes. This mixture lightens your dark underarms and also
eliminates the body odor by killing bacteria.
4. Honey with baking soda
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1
tablespoon of honey and few drops of rose water mix them well and make fine
paste of it. Apply this paste on the underarms for 10-15 minutes and then rinse
off with normal or warm water.
5. Lemon & Honey
Lemon has great anti-bacterial and
anti-septic qualities and it act as a natural cleanser which lightens dark
underarms, dark spots on the face, dark eye circles etc.
Mix 1-2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
with 1 tablespoon honey, mix them well and apply this mixture on the underarms.
Leave the application for 25-30 minutes and then rinse off with water. Follow
this remedy daily for quick result.
6. Rub tomato or lemon slices
Rub dark underarms gently with the
slices of lemon or tomato for 5-10 minutes daily to lighten your
underarms.
7. Lemon and Curd
Mix 2 tablespoon of lemon juice with 3
tablespoon of curd, apply this mixture on the dark underarms or on dark skin
around the neck for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse off with water. Follow this
remedy on regular basis for visible results.
8. Lemon Sugar scrub
Take 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
and add 1 tablespoon of sugar in it. Apply this mixture on underarms and start
rubbing gently for 4-5 minutes. Leave the application for more 10-15 minutes,
and then wash off with normal or lukewarm water. This lemon and sugar scrub
removes the dead cells from skin and makes it brighter.
9. Cucumber & Lemon
1.
Add 1 tablespoon
of cucumber juice or paste in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, also add pinch
of turmeric in this mixture, and mix all the ingredients properly. Apply this
mixture on the underarms for 20-30 minutes and then wash off with normal or
warm water. Cucumber and lemon has natural bleaching properties, which lightens
your dark underarms.
2.
Gently rub your
dark underarms with the thin slices of cucumber for 5-10 minutes daily.
10. Gram flour, lemon/tomato, honey
Take 2 tablespoon of gram flour and add
2 tablespoon of lemon juice or tomato juice in it, also add 1 tablespoon of
honey and pinch of turmeric in it, mix them well, and add enough rose water or
milk to make fine paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas like underarms,
elbow, face, neck etc. Leave the application for 30 minutes and rinse off with
warm or normal water. Use this paste once a day or 4-5 times a week.
