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A sleeveless dress or a tube dress always accentuates your body. The beauty lies in elegant-looking shoulders that make a stunning statement. But unfortunately, discoloration of the underarms causes a lot of embarrassment. Halter necks, sleeveless tops, cold shoulders, tube tops, and off-shoulder dresses are a biggg ‘NO’, for girls with patchy underarms. Dark underarms are due to shaving the armpit hair. Also, skin deodorants and roll-ons have strong chemicals that lead to an inflammatory response that darkens the underarms. So, if patchy underarms are making you constantly conscious, then here are the different ways you can try to get rid of the underarm discoloration:
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1.) Getting rid of your armpit hair:
So, to begin with, remove all your armpit hair because the underarm hair can make your underarms look dark. It is the result of the constant ingrown hair under your skin that gives the illusion of dark patches. So, remove the underarm hair by waxing it to get rid of that hair from roots. Also, avoid shaving.
2.) Applying skin lightening creams:
If your dark patchy underarms are bothering you, then buy some good quality skin lightening products. Apply them on your underarms and see the magic happen. You can also use skin-lightening scrubs that contain peptides and other natural extracts with skin-lightening properties. If you are scrubbing twice a week, then you will get rid of the dark skin.
3.) Washing and cleaning your underarms every day:
So, this is helpful. Clean your underarms every day while taking a shower. Do not just clean your underarms with soap and water, but also apply scrub to the area. Also, remember to moisturize the area; with a dollop of moisturizing cream. So, you simply need to take care of your dark underarms while taking a shower too.
4.) Avoid using heaving deodorants:
If you want to get rid of those patchy underarms, make sure that you do not use a strong deodorant. It contains harmful chemicals that cause skin pigmentation and make your underarms look dark. Also, you can use a chemical-free antiperspirant or roll-on.
5.) Never wear tight clothes:
Wearing tight clothes can be another reason for patchy underarms. Because when you wear tight clothes, the friction between your skin and fabric makes your underarms pretty dark. So, make sure you wear loose clothes and wear light comfortable fabrics. Quality fabrics are breathable and make your skin happy too.
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HOME REMEDIES THAT WORK THE BEST:
So, when it comes to flaunting your toned underarms, try these home remedies, it works:
1.) Baking soda is the cure:
  Patchy underarms are a consequence of dead skin cells. It not only darkens your underarms but also clogs your pores. So, we have to exfoliate the dead cells off the skin. Hence, you have to apply baking soda which, gives out an exothermic reaction that scrapes off dead skin cells and makes your skin clear.
2.) Lemon juice for lightening your underarms:
Lemon juice is highly acidic that helps in getting rid of the dead cells. The bleaching properties in them help in lightening underarms.
HOW TO USE: Simply cut a lemon into two slices and gently scrub your underarms. Now, let the lemon juice settle down for approximately 5-10 minutes. Then rinse it with cold water.
3.) Potatoes work best for dark underarms:
Lemons are helpful but are acidic, whereas Potatoes are not as acidic as lemons and are a better option for sensitive skin. The citric acid present in potatoes is milder and gives desired results too.
4.) Cucumber for dark skin:
Heat makes you sweat a lot. It causes dark discoloration in your underarms. Also, our underarm skin is under rupture for most of the day. It is due to the swaying of our arms while doing any activity. So, you can use cucumber as a cooling agent and apply it to your underarms. Keep it for 10 minutes, wash it and pat dry.
5.) Milk is the best solution:
Experts say that milk works the best on your patchy underarms. You simply have to mix 3 tablespoons of milk in some gram flour. Then add turmeric, and make a paste. Apply this paste and scrub for ten minutes. Leave it to dry, and then rinse it with water. Repeat this thrice a week. It helps a lot!
6.) Heard about toothpaste?
Toothpaste has the best bleaching properties that whiten the dark underarms. But make sure to use only white toothpaste since colored variants have chemicals that cause skin irritation. You simply have to mix toothpaste with green tea powder. Apply this mixture well on the underarms, leave it for a few minutes and then wipe it out after 10 minutes. It works like magic!
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These effective treatments work well when you take care of all the dos and don’ts. So, try these amazing techniques and get rid of the dark underarms. Also, share your feedback on the same.
