Home Remedies For Whitening Dark Armpits

If you have dark skin under arms and it has been ruled out not to be caused by acanthosis nigrans, you should wear a smile because non medical dark skin under arms can be treated with simple DIY natural armpit whitening. This simple home remedies are simple, safe, effective, natural and very effective. Here are home treatments for dark underarms other that lemon, baking soda and cucumbers.
Potatoes
Unlike strong bleaching, potatoes are mildly acidic and are not likely to cause skin irritation.
Cut out a thin slice of potato and apply to the underarm area
You can also grate the potato and apply the juice to the area
Let it sit for fifteen minutes then wash off with warm water
Do this twice daily for best results
Coconut oil
Enriched with vitamin E, coconut oil acts naturally to lighten skin in the armpit area. It also doubles as a natural deodorant.
Apply coconut oil to the underarms
Leave it for ten minutes
Wash off with warm water and soap
Do this twice daily for effective underarm whitening
Orange peel
Dry out orange peels in the sun and grind. Make a paste by adding in rose water and milk. Apply in the armpit area in circular motions and allow it to sit for ten minutes. This effectively removes dead cells. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
Sugar
Mix a cup of sugar with three tablespoons of extra virgin oil
Apply to wet skin when having a shower then rinse off
Do this three times a week every time you bathe.
Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar has anti bacterial and bleaching properties. It also has a sweet smell that leaves your underarms smelling fresh. Mix vinegar with rice flour to make a paste
After taking your shower, apply this to the underarms and let it dry
Rinse with warm water
Sandalwood
Combine a tablespoon of sandalwood with rose water to make a paste. Apply to the underarm and leave for ten minutes. Wash off and pat dry. This mixture has a cooling effect on skin and leaves it feeling soft. It also helps get rid of body odor due to excessive sweating.
Milk
This remedy is very effective in natural armpit whitening. The fatty acids and vitamins in milk are believed to be the skin lightening agents.
Take a tablespoon of milk with equal amounts of honey
Add a little turmeric powder or lime juice to this mixture and apply it on the dark armpits.
You can also mix milk with some gram flour and honey. Make a paste and apply to the under arm area and let it dry. Rinse off with cold water and pat dry.
Gram flour
Mix lemon juice, gram flour, curd and a pinch of turmeric, apply it on your dark underarms and wash it off after 20 minutes. Do this three times in a week
NB: Remember that, if your dark underarms are caused by acanthosis nigrans, you should consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Natural armpit whitening works best if done alongside proper hygienic practices and safe hair removal in the underarm area. So, take regular showers, exfoliate, wax and keep off alcohol based deodorants. Remember to eat healthy and drink plenty of water to keep your skin cycle regular, healthy and glowing.