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Waxing your underarms is a wise option to avoid dark armpits. Shaving them often causes thick black hair to grow under your skin which gives the underarms a darker look. Waxing removes the hair of the underarms from the roots thus it gives a much cleaner and clear look. Certain deodorants and underarm spray can also be a reason for dark underarms as they contains may contain certain chemical which can be responsible for the dark color. If this is the reason then avoid applying deodorants and perfumes directly on the skin, instead spray it on the clothes keeping a distance of at least 6 centimeters. Besides you can try the following remedies to lighten your underarm - - Cut a fresh lemon slice and rub it on the skin of the armpits. Wash it after 15 minutes, lemon is a natural bleaching agent and will help to lighten the dark skin.
- After taking your shower rub some baking soda on the skin of your armpits. This will also help to lighten the dark skin.
- Instead of using deodorants try using alum powders to avoid further darkening of the skin of the underarms.
- Vitamin E oil and aloe vera gel are also beneficial when applied on the dark skin to lighten them.
- Rub sandalwood stick on a wooden board with rose water to derive a thick paste. Apply this paste on the skin of the underarm and wash it off after it dries completely. This is a very effective remedy to lighten the skin tone of your armpits; also sandalwood will act as a great coolant.
- Take 1 tsp cucumber juice and 1 tsp lime juice; add a pinch of turmeric powder to it to make a thin paste. Apply this paste on the skin of your armpits and wash it off after 20 minutes.
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