Dark armpits are rarely a serious health problem and are usually caused by a skin condition known as acanthosis nigricans (AN), which thickens and darkens the skin. However, having dark armpits can be embarrassing if you want to wear a blouse or enjoy a sunny day at the beach in a bathing suit.
To help lighten your armpits, Craft Side wants to show you 8 beauty treatments with products that you can easily find in your home.
Apple cider vinegar + baking soda
What do you need:
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
What you should do:
Mix apple cider vinegar with baking soda. It should start bubbling. When the bubbles disappear, apply the solution in the armpit area and let it dry. Let stand a few more minutes and then rinse with cold water and dry.
How often: every day (3 times per week)
Rosewater + baking soda
What do you need:
- Water of roses
- Sodium bicarbonate
What you should do:
make a sticky paste by adding rose water to baking soda. Apply this paste to the dark armpits and leave it for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, wash with cold water and dry.
How many times: twice a week
Milk + Saffron + Honey
What do you need:
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
What you should do:
mix well and apply the underarm paste. Let it dry and then rinse.
How often: every day (3 times per week)
Brown sugar + olive oil
What do you need:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
What you should do:
Mix the ingredients well. Use it to rub your armpits for about 2 minutes and then let it stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, clean your armpits with warm water and use a soft towel and dry them.
How many times: twice a week
Almond oil
What do you need:
- A few drops of almond oil
What you should do: use the oil to massage the dark area of the armpit for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
How often: every day
Fuller Earth + Lemon + Water
What do you need:
- 2 tablespoons more complete soil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Water
What you should do:
Mix the 3 ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the armpit area and leave it for 15 minutes. Use warm water to rinse.
How many times: twice a week
Potato
What do you need:
- A little potato
What you should do: peel and grate the potato. Squeeze the potato to get the juice. Apply this juice under the armpits. Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
How many times: twice a day: once in the morning and once before going to bed at night
Tea tree oil + water
What do you need:
- 4-5 drops of tea tree oil
- A glass of water
What you should do: in a spray bottle, pour a glass of water. Add 4-5 drops of tea tree oil and shake the bottle well to mix. Spray this under the armpits and let it dry.
How often: every day
Have you ever felt embarrassed by your dark armpits? What beauty treatments have you tried? Let us know in the comments.
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