Dark underarms can occur for several reasons, and usually no one
cause is to blame. The darkening of skin in this area is commonly due to
a combination of sweating, deodorant use, and shaving. Thankfully,
though, this problem can be resolved. Here are some examples of how to
whiten dark underarms:
Lemon Slices - The simplest solution
is to rub lemon slices on your underarms. Then, let the lemon juice sit
for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse off. You can also add a bit of honey to
this mixture to help it act more like a mask. This should be done twice
daily until results are seen.
Armpit Peeling - Armpit
peeling is like a chemical peel for your armpits. It can be done by a
dermatologist and effectively removes the outermost layers of skin,
which are the darkest. However, several treatments may be necessary for
full results to be seen.
Bleaching - As the name suggests, there are products available for bleaching dark armpits. Some of these can be very harsh.
Keep them Clean
- Perhaps the most effective example of how to whiten dark underarms is
to change your deodorant habits. Since the dark coloration is caused by
a combination of sweat and the products used to stop it, it is a good
idea to change to a more hypoallergenic soap and deodorant. You may also
want to switch from antiperspirant, which blocks pores, to a
deodorant-only product and use talcum powder to absorb sweat.
Arbutin Cream
- If your underarms are dark because of hyperpigmentation, an arbutin
cream may provide most safe and effective results. Be sure the cream you
use contains "alpha arbutin." If it just says arbutin, it's probably
beta arbutin which is not nearly as effective.
If your dark underarms are caused by hyperpigmentation, you
should probably try an arbutin based lightening cream. By
Shelley Taylor