Dark underarms can be caused due to hyperpigmentation, sweating, shaving, or deodorants. It also affects our confidence. Tap to read seven effective home remedies to lighten dark underarms.
Lemon juice
Dip two slices of freshly cut lemon in four tablespoons of milk for two minutes. Now, scrub your underarms gently and wash it off with water after 10 minutes.
Baking soda
Take four tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of rosewater. Apply this to your underarms for 10 minutes and wash it off with normal water.
Potato
Squeeze some potato juice from grated potatoes and apply the juice using cotton pads. Keep it for 10 minutes and wash it off with water.
Rosewater
Mix one tablespoon of rose water, one tablespoon of turmeric, and one teaspoon of honey. Apply this for 10 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Gram flour
Take two tablespoons of gram flour, two tablespoons of milk, and one teaspoon of honey. Apply it for 10 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
Turmeric
Combine one tablespoon of turmeric, one tablespoon of yoghurt, one tablespoon of gram flour, and half a tablespoon of honey. Apply it for 10 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
Multani mitti
Mix two tablespoons of multani mitti with two tablespoons of lemon juice. Apply this for 10 minutes and wash with mild soap.
Information credits
This information is taken the Medical News Today. These are a few home remedies to lighten dark underarms. For best results use these remedies twice a week.
Conclusion
These are a few effective home remedies to get rid of dark underarms. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test and to consult a dermatologist.