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Dark underarms can be embarrassing especially during summer when you want to wear sleeveless outfits, but if they are accompanied by a bad body odor then it's almost a disgrace. It is a common misconception that use of deodorants is enough to combat body odor. It's better to understand the causes first and then try for whitening underarm and getting rid of underarm darkness. Body odor is caused by a lack of proper hygiene which gives growth to bacteria in your armpits. These bacteria break down the body's secretions and cause the bad odor. If body odor is your problem then it is imperative to lighten dark underarm that you bathe at least twice a day, scrubbing your arms pits clean and drying them properly afterwards. You can dust some alum powder on your armpits to further prevent sweating and body odor. You should also avoid wearing synthetic clothes which do not absorb the sweat and opt for loose cotton clothing that allow your skin to breathe and absorbs the sweat. Dark underarms are caused due to improper removal of hair, exposure to chemical substances found in deodorants, infections, excessive sweating and friction or lack of adequate hygiene. Since dark underarms are linked to body odor, it is important to keep them as clean and dry as possible, by washing twice a day and dusting some alum or anti-fungal powder on them to prevent excessive sweating. You can also rub some baking soda on your armpits after a shower. This will absorb the excessive sweat and also gradually lighten your skin color. Application of Vitamin E oil or coconut oil on your armpits is also beneficial for lightening the skin of dark armpits. Lemon is a good natural bleach and turmeric is beneficial for improving the skin tone and texture. Prepare a paste using turmeric powder, lemon juice and cucumber juice and apply it on your armpits for around 20 minutes before your shower. Alternately you can simply rub a lemon slice over your armpits about 15 to 20 minutes before you wash yourself. Potato,too, is an effective natural bleaching agent. You can grate a raw potato and extract its juice. Soak a cotton pad in this juice and place it under your armpits for at least 20 minutes. This is effective in gradually lightening the skin of the armpits. Another good remedy for dark armpits is the daily application of a paste of 1 tsp gram flour and a pinch of turmeric powder with 1 tsp curd. This can be allowed to dry and then washed off with cold water.
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