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.

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Remove Acne Scars, Dark Spots Fast - 40 Best Natural Home Remedies

Acne and acne scar is one of the most common skin problems affecting almost every teenagers, young men and women, across the world. Though, this skin issue can affect just about anyone, but it is more common in teenagers. Luckily, getting rid of acne and pimples is not a big challenge, but the worse problem is the scars they leave once they disappear. The acne, pimple scars go from red to brown before they heal entirely on their own and it takes so much time. Few natural home remedies, simple lifestyles and dietary changes can cure your acne and pimples in few days.

However, acne scars are a little frustrating as they don’t go easily, but you can easily remove them with following some easy remedies at home. These simple remedies will lighten the acne scars and gradually eliminate them permanently.

Before applying the following acne scar home remedies, let’s take a look on some very important things.

Prevention is better than cure…

There are few important things you should consider and must avoid to prevent the formation of the pimples and acne scars. 

It’s not compulsory to have scars even if you get acne and pimples, you will not have scars, if you avoid some mistakes. Read the following tips carefully to prevent acne scars naturally.

Avoid scratching and peeling

Avoid scratching and peeling your pimples and acne to prevent dark scars on the skin. Never pick off the pimples and do not try to burst them, in desperate efforts to remove them faster. This practice should be strongly avoided as it leads to the formation of pimples and acne scars on the skin. These acne scars not only look ugly, but are also very difficult lighten.

Never pick or Squeeze

When you have acne and pimples, there is inflammation, redness and swelling on your skin and there is loss of protein fiber called collagen (Collagen is very crucial component for softness and flexibility of the skin). Picking or squeezing of acne, pimples leads to the bacteria and pus in the acne and results in more loss of collagen which means even deeper pimples and scars on the sensitive facial skin.

Keep skin moisturized

Always keep your skin well moisturized. Dry skin will make the scar look darker.

Protect skin from sun

Our body is naturally capable of taking care of the scars and pimples; it will get lighter with time, but, if you expose them too much to sun, their healing procedure will slow down and they will get darker.

Pillow covers

Change the pillow covers twice a month for prevention of acne breakout.

Dos and don’ts

Avoid oily and fast food. Eat nourished, oil free and healthy foods. Eat fresh and seasonal fruits. Drink at least 8-9 glasses of clean water to keep your skin hydrated.

Here are 40 best tricks to remove acne scars and dark spots, dark skin fast and naturally.  It may take some time but your regular efforts using certain natural bleaching agents as well as other ingredients may lighten your acne scars, dark spots and gradually remove them permanently.

Lemon

Lemon is well known as natural bleaching agent. It contains Vitamin C, which helps in rebuilding damaged collagen in the skin. Lemon removes the damaged layers of dead skin. Regular application of fresh lemon/lime juice can lighten your acne scars rapidly. Lemon not only reduce the acne scars naturally, but also lightens the skin tone and reduces other dark spots and dark circles under eyes, as lemon juice acts as a effective natural exfoliater. Lemon has citric acid which removes the oils and dirt from your skin.

1. Lemon and Honey

Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply this mixture on the skin, left on for 30 minutes and rinse off with normal water. Do this every day to lighten your skin tone and eliminate the acne scars faster.

2. Lemon and Rose water

Take 1 tablespoon of pure rose water and mix it with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and pinch of turmeric. Mix them well and apply this mixture on the skin for 30 minutes, then wash it off with normal water. Repeat this daily for amazing result.

3. Lemon and Vitamin E oil

Mix 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, apply I on the skin to lighten the dark scars. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Do this daily. Vitamin E oil is rich in antioxidants that protect your skin and improves skin texture.

4. Almond oil and Lemon

Mix 1 teaspoon of almond oil with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix all these ingredients properly and apply on the skin. Rinse it off after 30 minutes with lukewarm water. You can see the result within 2 weeks. Repeat this daily.

5. Raw milk and Lemon

Take 2 tablespoon of raw milk (do not use milk powder) and mix it with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the skin for 30 minutes and wash off with normal water. You can also add 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Combination of raw milk and lemon juice helps to lighten up your acne scars and other dark spots including dark eye circles. It also bleaches and cleanses your face naturally. Follow this remedy every day.

6. Lemon and Multani mitti

Mix 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with 1 tablespoon of multani mitti, pinch of turmeric and enough raw milk to make smooth paste. You can use rose water also. Apply this fine paste on the skin for 30 minutes. Before washing it off, massage your face for 3-4 minutes with using some water and then wash it off. Do this every day for 2-3 weeks to see visible result.

7. Aspirin and Honey

Smash 2-3 aspirins in 1 teaspoon of water to make thick paste. Add half teaspoon of honey to it, mix them properly. Apply the paste on the acne scars for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with normal water. The salicylic acid in aspirin works wonder on acne scars and exfoliates your skin. Follow this remedy 4-5 times a week to get rid of acne scars.

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12 Home Remedies to Lighten Dark Underarms & Dark Neck Naturally

While wearing sleeveless dresses or swim suit your underarms darkness and dark skin around neck makes you feel shy and conscious. To get rid of dark underarms you have to first understand the causes.

Top Causes for Dark Underarms

1.     Shaving

2.     Formation of Dead Cells

3.     Excessive usage of Deodorants

4.     Friction

5.     Hereditary Factors

6.     Diabetes

So many women have dark underarms and famous deodorant brands are advertised and promised you to whiten your underarms. Getting rid of darker underarms is not an easy task as we think. But here are the 12 simple ways to get rid of dark armpits and dark neck skin.

Orange Peel

Orange peels have skin lightening and exfoliating properties which can be used to lighten your underarms area. Keep some orange peels in the sun for 3-4 days to make them completely dry & crispy. Grind these dried peels in mixer to form powder (or you can use readymade orange peel powder). 

1. Orange peels & rose water

Mix 2 teaspoons orange peels powder with 1 teaspoon of rose water and 1 teaspoon milk to make a smog & thick paste. Gently scrub your dark underarms with this paste for 5 minutes and then leave it on for more 20-30 minutes. Then rinse it off with normal water.

2. Orange peel with honey milk

Mix 1 teaspoons orange peels powder with 1 tablespoon of honey & enough milk to form smooth paste. Apply this mixture on clean underarms for 20-30 minutes and wash it off with water. Follow this remedy 3-4 times a week to lighten your dark underarms and skin round neck.

Potatoes

Potato has some mild acidic properties and works as a natural bleaching agent. Raw potatoes are considered as amazing natural bleaching agent and hence can lighten your underarm dark underarms skin in few weeks.

3. Potato rubbing

Rub dark underarms gently with the thin slices of raw potato for 5-10 minutes daily, and then leave it for more 20-30 minutes to lighten your underarms. Rinse off with water. Do this daily for fast result.

4. Turmeric and potato

Grate 1 small potato and add pinch of turmeric in it. Rub your dark underarms or affected areas with this mixture for 5-10 minutes. Follow this remedy every day.

5. Honey and potato

Get 2 tablespoon of potato juice and add 1 teaspoon of honey and pinch of turmeric to it. Apply this mixture on affected areas like underarms, neck, and face for 20-30 minutes. Use this application every day for brighter skin. Wash off with normal or warm water.

6. Tomato or lemon and potato

Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice or 2 tablespoon of tomato juice or paste with 2 tablespoon of potato paste/juice. Make smooth mixture and apply it on the affected res for 30 minutes. Wash with cold water. Repeat this everyday to get rid of dark underarms.

7. Gram flour, milk, turmeric

Mix 2 tablespoon of gram flour with 4 tablespoon of raw milk or curd, also add 2 pinches of turmeric, mix all these ingredients properly to make fine paste, add more milk or some rose water if needed to make fine paste. Apply this paste on underarms, let it be dry, and then wash off with warm water. Do this once or twice a day and at least 5 times a week for lightening effects.

8. Sandalwood & rose water

Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder or paste with 1-2 tablespoon of rose water, apply this mixture on underarms, let it dry and wash off with normal or warm water. Sandalwood gives lightening effects, nourishment to the skin, removes bacteria, and eliminates body odor and rose water gives cooling effects to your skin. Follow this remedy daily for best lightening results. 

9. Coconut oil

Coconut oil contains Vitamin E, which can lighten our dark skin by removing dead cell from the skin; it also gives necessary oil nourishment to our skin and eliminates skin dryness. 

1. Before taking bath, massage your underarms, elbow, neck or other affected areas with 1-2 tablespoon of warm coconut oil for 10 minutes daily. Wash off with warm water, use mild soap. This will lighten your dark underarms and increase the blood circulation.

10. Vinegar and rice flour

Vinegar has ability to lighten the dark skin, it also kills germs and harmful bacteria that feed on dead skin cells which causes underarm odor.

1. Mix 1 tablespoon rice flour with 1 tablespoon vinegar or apple cider vinegar to form a thick paste. Wash your underarms, pat dry & immediately apply the mixture on it. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash off with water. Follow this 3-4 times a week.

11. Olive Oil

Olive oil contains antioxidants and other nourishing components which may lighten your dark skin area in few days. Mix 2 tablespoon of olive oil with 3-4 tablespoon of brown sugar, mix it well to make smooth paste. Apply the mixture on clean underarms for 20 minutes & then rinse off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy at least twice a week. Try to do this before you take a bath.

12. Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil not only makes our dark underarms light but also makes your skin soft and smooth. Apply 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil over your underarms and gently rub your skin for 5 minutes. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes.

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