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How to get lighten underarms like Anushka Sharma or Priyanka Chopra? Try these 7 natural methods to get rid of dark armpits

These tried and tested home remedies can help in getting rid of those dark underarms naturally.

Published: November 17, 2016 2:13 PM IST

By Rashmi Mishra

How to get lighten underarms like Anushka Sharma or Priyanka Chopra? Try these 7 natural methods to get rid of dark armpits
Get rid of the dark underarms naturally.

Remember the Maxim magazine fiasco over Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra‘s lightened armpits; well it did say a lot about the importance of this body part. We all desire to have a smooth and lighten underarms to flaunt our sleeveless dresses or off-shouldered tops confidently. While we are totally jealous of these divas showing off their glowing underarm, there are many actresses like Anushka Sharma who endorses beauty products to get rid of dark underarms. While lightening the stubborn armpits is no easy task but thanks to some tried and tested home remedies which can help in getting rid of those dark underarms naturally. (ALSO READ: Want to look younger? Eat these top 5 anti ageing foods to look young forever!)

Armpits unlike another part of the body tend to become dark courtesy our gruelling routine. Some of the leading causes behind dark underarms are the use of alcohol-based deodorants, scrubbing, shaving or hair removal creams, excessive sweating as well as a lack of proper ventilation. The darkening of underarms can be both frustrating and humiliating with the dead cells accumulating in the region. A clean brighten armpit is not just for flaunting in front of others but also about making one confident about their personality. Let us take a look at some of the natural ways to get back our glowing underarms back.

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1. Baking Soda

baking soda

Baking soda can be called as the ‘Jack of all trades’. From aiding in teeth whitening to giving you salon like hair, this commonly found ingredient in every kitchen works like wonder in lightening the dark underarms. Naturally, alkaline in nature, baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is effective when mixed with honey, curd, rose water to make a skin friendly paste. Gently rub the paste in a circular motion and wash it off after ten minutes. One should avoid using baking soda over a longer period as it may cause damages in the sensitive armpits region. Baking soda helps in controlling excessive sweating and also unclogs the skin pores and lightens them eventually.

2. Potatoes

potato

For ages potatoes have been the most loved food, going well with almost any other vegetable. Easy to make and yummy to eat! But apart from it being a favourite eatable, potatoes are also excellent in helping us get rid of dark tans under our arms. For individuals with sensitive skin and cannot resist the strong bleaching, they can opt for this mildly acidic vegetable to get the desired results. Cut out thin slices of a potato and gently rub over the armpits. You can also grate the potato and apply to the dark arms and leave it for 15-20 minutes before washing it off properly. Try the method four times a week to fasten lightening of underarms.

3. Cucumber

cucumber

The cool veggie making your diet bearable and your salads tasty is a great way to get a bright underarm. Cucumbers are famous for its natural bleaching properties and are of great use in lightening the dark underarms coloration. Extremely safe to use for all skin types, cucumbers can be cut into slices and applied to the armpits or its juice can be used to rinse the underarms thoroughly. Repeating the process two times a day can get early results.

4. Orange peels

orange peel

The peels blessed with natural exfoliating properties help to lighten the underarms. Its acidic nature can make it corrosive on applying directly on the skin, hence ensure to use it in a powder form mixed well with rose water and milk. The natural scrub prevents darkening of skin by removing the dead cells. The process of applying this highly effective home-remedy is – Dry the orange peels and turn it into powder. Mix the powder with rose water and milk and turn it into a thick paste. Apply and let it settle for some time before washing it with cold water.

5. Milk

milk

Milk plays an important part in skin lightening. It is another easy and reliable option to enjoy light underarms in short span of time. Milk which contains vitamins and other natural constituents in excessive quantity not only gets rid of dark armpits but also soften the area. It plays a key role in forming a paste with other key ingredients to give glowing underarms.

6. Sandalwood

sandalwood

A commonly used ingredient in skin lightening is sandalwood. We have heard of its results in clean-ups and giving a glow to the face, but sandalwood is equally effective in getting rid of stubborn dark coloration of underarms. Using a thick paste made by mixing sandalwood and rose water daily can result in bright and smooth underarms in few days time.

7. Coconut Oil

coconut oil

Can a beauty regime be complete without the use of coconut oil? Well, nope. The vitamin E found in the coconut oil is helpful in reducing the dark tan from the underarms. Apart from lightening the armpits skin colour, the powerful fragrance of the oil doubles up as a natural deodorant. While one can use directly use the coconut oil and massage it for 15 minutes, mixing a tablespoon of sugar in it will accelerate the result. The sugar acts as the natural scrub and helps in the removal of dead skin cells giving the armpits a natural glow.

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