natural remedies for dark armpits

 Like other parts of the body, the skin of the underarms can darken or become discolored. Underarm skin that’s darker than the rest of the skin can keep some people from dressing in sleeveless shirts, wearing bathing suits in public, or participating in sports.

Read on to learn about possible causes of dark underarms as well as various treatment methods.

Causes of dark underarms

There are many reasons why your underarms may darken, including:

• chemical irritants in deodorants and antiperspirants
• irritation and abrasion caused by shaving
• the accumulation of dead skin cells due to infrequent exfoliation
• friction caused by tight clothes
• hyperpigmentation, such as an increase in melanin
• melasma, or dark patches on the skin
• acanthosis nigricans, a skin pigmentation disorder that’s associated with diabetes, obesity, and abnormal hormone levels
• other skin disorders that can cause darkening, like Fox-Fordyce disease
• erythrasma, a bacterial skin infection
• Addison’s disease, which can occur when you have a damaged adrenal gland
• smoking, which increases hyperpigmentation
• Your first steps to lighter underarms

  If you want lighter underarms, here are the first steps you can take to address some basic causes of dark underarms:

  • Change your deodorant or antiperspirant. Seek out a different brand. Consider switching to a natural alternative, like baking soda or apple cider vinegar. Some people may prefer to stop using deodorant or antiperspirant altogether.
  • Stop shaving. Try waxing or laser hair removal instead.
  • Exfoliate. Use a gentle body scrub or exfoliant on the area two to three times per week. Since the underarm skin is thin and delicate, opt for an exfoliant that’s intended for sensitive skin. You can even use a face exfoliant.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothes.
  • Try to quit smoking, if you do.

  • Natural remedies for dark underarms

    Many people choose a natural approach to underarm lightening. Advocates of natural remedies suggest using a number of items with natural bleaching properties, including:

    • Potato. Grate a potato, squeeze the juice from the grated potato, and apply the juice to your underarms. After 10 minutes, rinse your underarms with cool water.
    • Milk, rose water, and orange peel. Mix 1 tablespoon of milk and 1 tablespoon of rose water with enough powdered orange peel to make a thick paste. Gently scrub your underarms with the paste and then leave it on for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cool water. Repeat two to three times per week.
    • Lemon. Cut thick slices of lemon and rub the slices on your underarms. After 10 minutes, rinse your underarms with cool water, dry them, and apply a moisturizer.
    • Turmeric and lemon. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice with enough turmeric to make a paste. Apply the paste evenly to your underarms. After 30 minutes, wash the paste off.
    • Egg yolk oil. Just before bedtime, massage egg yolk oil onto your underarms. The next morning, wash your underarms with pH-balanced body wash or soap.
    • Coconut oil. Massage a few drops of coconut oil onto your underarms. After 15 minutes, wash your underarms with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Repeat these steps two to three times per week.
    • Tea tree oil. Mix 5 drops of tea tree oil with 8 ounces of water in a small spray bottle. Spray the mixture on your underarms every day after drying off following your shower or bath. Let it dry naturally.