How to Prevent Dark Underarms

Dark underarms can be embarrassing, especially when wearing a sleeveless shirt. The major causes of dark underarms are pollution, poor hygiene, sweating and chemical reactions from antiperspirants and perfumes. Because most of these causes are things you can control, it is easy to prevent your underarms from becoming dark.

Things You'll Need

• Alum powder Anti-fungal powder Fresh lemon

Instructions

1. Wear loose-fitting or sleeveless shirts as often as you can. Shirts that are tight in the underarms are likely to cause sweating, which can change the color of your skin over time.

2. Use alum powder in place of deodorant. Many deodorants contain chemicals that might cause a negative reaction with your skin. Use just enough powder to lightly cover the underarm.

3. Use anti-fungal powder in place of antiperspirant. Antiperspirants also contain chemicals that can cause a skin reaction. Again, you should use just enough to cover the underarm.

4. Rub a lemon slice on your underarms once a week. This will remove dead skin and make the fresh skin appear more healthy. Lemons can also lighten the color if you already have dark skin on your underarms.

References

• Dark Underarm Treatment