Dark armpits are a common issue for millions of people around the world. Those who struggle with darker underarm skin have probably tried everything from whitening lotions to deodorants which are often not as efficient as you would expect. There are also other available treatments for whitening the skin which are quite expensive and not affordable for everyone.
Fortunately, there are two (2) natural home remedies that can actually help you in whitening your dark underarms without spending a lot of money because the other products may not that effective and can harm your skin due to the chemicals that it contains.
Here are the 2 natural home remedies to whiten your underarms:
- Lemon
Lemon is has become very popular due to its bleaching properties that was used in some whitening products. It has the ability to eliminate the dead cells in your skin. All you have to do is to follow the instructions below:
Grab a portion of lemon and rub it in your underarms on a daily basis before taking a bath.
Leave it for at least 5 to 10 minutes before you take a bath.
After taking a bath, spread on some moisturizer to your underarms to prevent you from acquiring a dry skin.
Here is another option:
Mix all together the 2 tablespoons of lemon, a pinch or turmeric powder and a teaspoon of honey or yogurt.
Combine it completely until it turns to a paste.
Apply the paste on your underarms and leave it for a couple of minutes.
Rinse it off with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
- Cucumber
Cucumber can give you a cooling effect as well as avoiding the discoloration of your skin. Can you remember when your parents are telling you to put a piece of cucumber in your eyes so that the darkness that it has will be lessen? If yes, then it is only right to use cucumber due to its compounds that has the ability to whiten your dark underarms and skin. Just follow these instructions:
Combine 2 tablespoons of both lemon and cucumber juice.
Add a dash of turmeric powder.
Mix them completely and spread on your underarms then leave it for a couple of minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
Here is another option:
Slice a couple numbers of cucumbers and rub in your dark underarms for about 10 minutes before you take a bath.
You can also utilize the cucumber juice right to your underarms.