5 Ways To Get Clean Underarms
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:23:29
Summer is here and it is time to bring out all you sleeveless tee. Dark underarms can be thought of as the skin’s response to exposure to certain elements, similar to a suntan that results from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.Here are the top 5 ways to get rid of dark underarms.
Potato
-Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.
-You can also grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Use either of these remedies twice daily for better and faster results.
Lemon
-To remove dead skin cells and lighten your underarms, rub a lemon wedge on the skin for a few minutes. Leave the juice on your skin for about 10 minutes and then wash the area thoroughly. For better exfoliation, you can sprinkle a little sugar on the lemon wedge and then use it. Do this a few times a week.
-Another option is to mix a little turmeric powder, honey or plain yogurt in some lemon juice and apply it to your underarms. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off. Repeat three or four times a week.
Baking Soda
-Mix baking soda and water to make a thick paste.
-Use this paste to scrub your underarms.
-Wash it off and pat dry the area thoroughly.
-Repeat a few times a week.
You can also apply a light dusting of equal parts of baking soda and cornstarch to neutralize body odor.
Coconut Oil
-Massage the dark underarms with coconut oil.
-Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
-Wash it off with mild soap and lukewarm water.
-Repeat two or three times daily until you achieve the desired results.
Milk
-Mix two tablespoons of full fat milk, one to two tablespoons of flour and one teaspoon of pain yogurt to make a thick paste. Apply it on your underarms and leave it on for about 15 minutes before wash it off with cold water. Repeat a few times a week on a regular basis.
-Another option is to soak a couple of strands of saffron in two teaspoons of milk for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also add a little honey. Apply the mixture on your underarms and leave it on for at least 20 to 30 minutes before washing it off. Follow this remedy daily until you are satisfied with the results.
