DARK ARMPITS CAN BE EMBARRASSING, BUT HEY, I GOT SOMETHING PRACTICAL FOR Y'ALL.
Getting rid of dark underarms is one of the challenges we face as women,even as men. Having dark underarms greatly affects the psychology of a person especially when it comes to dressing and confidence. Most women tend to stay off sleeveless tops,shirts and dresses because of the color of their underarm which may be a source of embarrassment especially when they have to lift something, wave at someone or even when they have to wear swimsuits to take a much needed swim. So,while I was doing an online research recently,I stumbled on this topic and decided to share how to get rid of this common thing that we struggle with....
There are ways to get rid of dark armpits, but make sure you address the root of the problem first.
First and foremost, you may have to accept the fact there isn’t much you can do to lighten the skin in your pits. so love it no matter the colour and embrace it, trust me this will do you good, "Some women, particularly those with darker skin tones, have an increase in melanin in this area. The same can be said for women who undergo significant hormonal changes like those associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy is known to cause skin darkening on the upper lip, nose and in the arm pits."....miss Glam
the most common reasons women and men experience a dark look to their pits is because of shaving, rubbing and bacteria growth.
Rubbing against skin or against clothing, can cause friction which then stimulates the body to thicken the skin in a process called hyperkeratosis. Now, The thicker the skin gets, the darker it gets as well. Shaving can further complicate this by giving arm pits the “5 o’clock shadow” as hair starts to grow back in. These two causes of dark armpits are made worse by the presence of bacteria. Bacteria that are not cleansed regularly out of the armpits can cause an underlying skin infection that will eventually turn skin brown.
Some ingredients in commercially available deodorants and perfumes could cause pigmentation of the skin. Shaving gels and soaps could also cause a skin irritation in the area and lead to darkening of the underarms.
"A medical condition known as acanthosis nigricans could be responsible for dark underarms. This condition leads to dark marks forming on the body. Most of the pigmentation is found around the underarms, the groin and inner thigh and the neck. Acanthosis nigricans is associated with people who are obese, having a problem with their glandular functioning, and who suffer from type 2 diabetes. A high level of insulin can cause an overproduction of skin cells that can result in pigmentation. Acanthosis nigricans may be inherited or develop because of medications such as certain oral contraceptives. A hormonal imbalance or disorders of the endocrine system can also lead to this condition"....by susan a staff of remedies.
here is a home remedy you can pick from, it could do you good, am going to use pictures for those who may not really know what the fruits really look like, especially to some of my page viewers who are not in my continent-Proudly African- proudly Nigerian. To enable you understand better what am writing.
THE GOOD NEWS IS, THERE ARE HOME MADE REMEDIES I TRY OUT TO GET RID OF ANY DARK COLOURATION ON MA SKIN! I.E ANKLES, ARMPITS, ELBOWS BIKINI LINE ETC, THIS IS BECAUSE I SWIM ALOT AND I ALWAYS LOVE MY SKIN TO BE FLAWLESS AND SEXY ON MA BIKINI, BUT TODAY ITS GONNA BE ABOUT THE armpits. TRY THESE...
LEMON
Experts suggest that the best treatment for darkened armpits is lemon. Simply rub a slice or piece of fresh lemon on the pigmented area for an easy and safe way to lighten the skin.
COSMETIC SURGEON "LOLS"
well, a cosmetic surgeon can help with darkened underarm skin if you are not finding success with any other natural or home remedies. Laser treatments can lighten skin tone and get rid of scars and freckles but past results have been inconsistent. This option is also very expensive so should be considered only if nothing else has worked. Shop around before choosing your cosmetic surgeon and always look for one who has training and adequate experience in the field.
SHAVING BUT NOT WITHOUT THESE
If regular shaving is causing the dark skin, apply a mixture of lemon juice and granulated sugar to the underarms and leave it on to dry for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Then scrub the underarms with some more sugar. This works as an excellent exfoliator for the skin and lightens the skin tone as well.
BLEACH IT?
Yes! but with POTATOES. use potato juice on the darkened areas of the skin. Potatoes are a natural bleaching agent and are very effective in lightening the skin tone without any harmful side effects. Similarly, raw tomato slices rubbed onto darkened skin can lighten the pigmentation naturally as well.
LIME AND CUCUMBER
You can also try making a paste out of lime juice and cucumber juice mixed together. This is a traditional black underarms remedy and has been used down the ages to treat this embarrassing problem. The acidic properties of the lime juice absorbs extra moisture and sweat in the underarm area and gets rid of any build up of dead cells an skin that can cause darkening. The cucumber juice on the other hand works as a cooling agent to reduce itching and skin irritation.
ALUM OR BAKING SODA... HMMMMM
Try baking soda or alum directly applied to the underarms instead of deodorants or anti-perspirants. It absorbs extra moisture and prevents the area from developing a foul odor.
COCONUT OIL
SIMPLY apply a small amount of the oil to lighten the dark skin area, dead skin cells will be removed which when accumulated can be the source of a dark skin around the armpit.
ALOE VERA GEL
or go natural with its direct gel
want that soft, clean and velvet underarm? then why not apply Aloe Vera gel to exfoliate your under arms, since it contains anti-oxidants its great for a smooth, clean and soft under-arm.
stay fresh and sexily sexy!
Until next time....
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