How to Get Rid of Dark Underarms
Having dark underarms can be quite embarrassing. Perspiration, dead skin cells, friction from clothing, and shaving can all produce the appearance of dark skin under the arms. While it is a common skin condition for many women and men, it discourages one from wearing sleeveless garments or casually raising the arms. Skin bleaching creams are available in stores but contain harsh ingredients that may irritate the skin and require several painful treatments. Natural treatments that focus on the usage of fruits to lighten the skin are safe and provide great results.
Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Lemon
- Plastic baggies
- Bowl
- Teaspoon
- Spoon
- Lime juice
- Cucumber juice
- Turmeric powder
- Cotton balls
Instructions
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Lemon Skin Lightener
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Cut one whole lemon into seven slices. Place six slices of lemon into plastic baggie and store in the refrigerator to keep fresh. Lemon is a natural skin bleaching agent, toner, and cleanser that removes dead skin cells and produces lighter, radiant skin.
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Rub one slice of lemon on the underarms. Rub each underarm in a circular motion with the lemon for approximately two minutes per arm.
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Allow lemon juice to soak on the skin for twenty minutes. Rinse with cool water.
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Use this treatment once daily for two weeks.
Cool Lime Cucumber Lightener
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Measure one tsp. lime juice, one tsp. cucumber juice, and one half tsp. turmeric powder; pour into a bowl. Stir the mixture for approximately three minutes to blend the ingredients. Cucumber is another natural skin bleaching agent that exfoliates the skin, tightens, and tones the area without additional irritation.
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Dip four to six cotton balls in the mixture and apply to underarms. Press the cotton ball gently against the underarms to coat the area with mixture.
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Allow mixture to soak on underarms for twenty minutes. Rinse with cool water.
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Use this treatment two times daily for two weeks.
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Tips & Warnings
All ingredients can be purchased at your local supermarket. Do not be discouraged if immediate results do not occur after first application. Skin lightening may take some time, so patience is key.
Always consult your doctor before using natural treatments on the skin to better understand the risks. Do not use the lemon treatment more than one time daily. Lemon has a high acidity level that may cause irritation and dryness in the skin if used excessively. Do not use a treatment if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients. If allergic reaction occurs seek medical attention immediately.
