How to lighten underarm with natural remedy
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It is not uncommon to see the underarm darker than the other part of the skin. To most people this is a cause for concern because it makes them feel less confident about themselves and unattractive.
The underarm should naturally be about the same shade as the your
skin. Some people find it embarrassing if their underarm are a shade
darker.
Also read: How to make scotch egg
Factors responsible for darken underarm
A condition known as Acanthosis Nigricans (AN), which makes the skin to
thicken and darken in folds around the body,
Hyperpigmentation
Addison's disease(a damaged adrenal gland)
Erythrasma(a bacterial infection)
Friction(as a result of tight clothes)
Shaving(causing irritation)
Deodorants and antiperspirants
Accumulation of dead skin cell
Smoker's melanosis( is hyperpigmentation which is caused by smoking)
Lemon
Is a natural exfoliant, this is as a result of the presence of citric
acid which is very high. It is also good for bleaching.
Cut the lemon into two, use it to rub your underarm, after 15 minutes
rinse your underarm with water. Dry the underarm and add moisturizer.
Cucumber
Cucumber contains lightening properties and good for lighten the
underarm.
Cut a slice of cucumber, use it to rub the dark areas of your underarm.
After 15 minutes, rinse with water.
Tumeric
Tumeric aids in lighten the skin and also clears spots.
Mix tumeric powder and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to make a paste. Apply
to your underarm. Wash off after 30 minutes.
Olive oil
Is a natural antioxidant agent. It is effective for lighten the underarm.
Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apply the
mixture to a dampen underarm, scrub for a minute. leave for 5 minutes
then rinse.
Aloe vera
It contains aloesin, an inhibitor of tyrosinase which is responsible for
skin pigmentation. Aloe vera is also serves as an antibacterial.
Extract the gel by cutting the leaf. Apply on your underarm. Rinse after
15 minutes.
Coconut oil
Coconut is rich in vitamin E. Aids in lighten of the underarm.
A few drop of coconut oil should be massaged on the underarm. Wash off
after 15 minutes. Do it twice or thrice in a week.
Potato
It is a natural bleach and an anti-irritant.
Grate potato to get the juice, apply the juice on the underarm. Rinse 15
minutes after.
Apple cider vinegar
Has mild acids which aid to remove dead skins cells which has
accumulated over some time. It also lightens the area.
Mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of baking soda,
apply to your underarm, rinse after 10 minutes. Do it two or three times
in a week.
Egg oil
Egg oil is rich in omega 3. It aids in lighten dark underarm
Apply the egg oil before bedtime, massage well, wash it off in the
morning.
skin. Some people find it embarrassing if their underarm are a shade
darker.
Also read: How to make scotch egg
Factors responsible for darken underarm
A condition known as Acanthosis Nigricans (AN), which makes the skin to
thicken and darken in folds around the body,
Hyperpigmentation
Addison's disease(a damaged adrenal gland)
Erythrasma(a bacterial infection)
Friction(as a result of tight clothes)
Shaving(causing irritation)
Deodorants and antiperspirants
Accumulation of dead skin cell
Smoker's melanosis( is hyperpigmentation which is caused by smoking)
Lemon
Is a natural exfoliant, this is as a result of the presence of citric
acid which is very high. It is also good for bleaching.
Cut the lemon into two, use it to rub your underarm, after 15 minutes
rinse your underarm with water. Dry the underarm and add moisturizer.
Cucumber
Cucumber contains lightening properties and good for lighten the
underarm.
Cut a slice of cucumber, use it to rub the dark areas of your underarm.
After 15 minutes, rinse with water.
Tumeric
Tumeric aids in lighten the skin and also clears spots.
Mix tumeric powder and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to make a paste. Apply
to your underarm. Wash off after 30 minutes.
Olive oil
Is a natural antioxidant agent. It is effective for lighten the underarm.
Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apply the
mixture to a dampen underarm, scrub for a minute. leave for 5 minutes
then rinse.
Aloe vera
It contains aloesin, an inhibitor of tyrosinase which is responsible for
skin pigmentation. Aloe vera is also serves as an antibacterial.
Extract the gel by cutting the leaf. Apply on your underarm. Rinse after
15 minutes.
Coconut oil
Coconut is rich in vitamin E. Aids in lighten of the underarm.
A few drop of coconut oil should be massaged on the underarm. Wash off
after 15 minutes. Do it twice or thrice in a week.
Potato
It is a natural bleach and an anti-irritant.
Grate potato to get the juice, apply the juice on the underarm. Rinse 15
minutes after.
Apple cider vinegar
Has mild acids which aid to remove dead skins cells which has
accumulated over some time. It also lightens the area.
Mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of baking soda,
apply to your underarm, rinse after 10 minutes. Do it two or three times
in a week.
Egg oil
Egg oil is rich in omega 3. It aids in lighten dark underarm
Apply the egg oil before bedtime, massage well, wash it off in the
morning.
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