You think your under arms are negligible? Think again..

So many beauty issues here and there. Its either our acne, skin tone,hair,nails,legs,abs etc seems like the more we get it sorted out, the more a new body part comes under scrutiny.

Our FOCUS: The under arms(arm pits) yup,the dark ones

Nothing dark is good, everything should be bright and beautiful, including under arms. We know how embarrassing that can be, you cannot raise your hands in the air like you just don’t care.lol even if you dare wear a sleeveless top.Not to worry, we are here to tackle that problem. Well first of all, your under arms got dark due to some mistakes which we’d outline here;

CAUSEs:

1. shaving especially with the stick.

2. accumulation of dead skin cells

3. Accumulation of dirt

4.excessive sweating

5. poor hygiene

6.  anti perspirants(these contain harsh chemicals which cause dark underarms)

7.Addison’s disease

8.Depilatory creams ,they cause hair to grow back thicker hence darkening the arms.

9. Ingrown hairs also give a dark underarm appearance.

Lets talk about a solution to this naughty problem we have here ladies,(and Gents if you wish).

_ Proper hygiene

-Waxing! Yes, as painful as it may sound this is one of the surest ways to get rid of dark pits as it removes hairs straight from the root hence slowing new growth and also removes dead cells by attac hing unto the wax itself

-Exfoliate… using natural scrubs or loofas. Please exfoliate gently so as not to irritate the skin and also those who sweat more should exfoliate more often. Note; excessive exfoliation can cause scarring which can lead to infection of the hair follicles.

-Lemons… these days lemons are a girl’s best friend..it practically solves almost anything. Its not only a natural bleach,it also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.Its acidic properties helps in the lightening process. METHOD: take a slice and rub juice under the arms and leave for abput 10-15 mins then wash off. Make this a routine and see awesome results. Lime can be used too.

-Potatoes gonna potate! They too are natural bleaching agents except that they are milder than lemons hence good for those of us with sensitive skin. Same procedures as lemons though you may wanna do this 2 times a week and expect results within 7days.

-use those cucumbers too… it not only lightens,it also soothes the skin and prevent itching and irritation of the skin .Procedure; mix lime and cucumber juice and apply. Lime bleaches and removes dead cells, cucumber provides cooling effect

-Take help from white baking Soda! Yup,not only would it lighten, you can also avoid deodorants and anti-perspirants cause it kills germs and blocks the odour away.

-Papaya is another one as it contains enzymes (papain) which serve as cleansing agents.

 

-Alum is an old traditional remedy. Applying alum powder before bedtime can improve pigmentation of your skin.

So many more remedies out there! Tumeric,olive oil,coconut oil,orange peel,etc.

before meets after

Some DONTS to live by;

-Minimize shaving,depilatory creams as much as possible.wax instead.

-minimize deodorants and antiperspirants…instead use natural deodorants like coconut oil,baking soda etc.

-Don’t wear tight clothes

-Don’t skip shower

-Don’t let your weight out of control

-minimize birth control pills.. they could cause hormone imbalances leading to dark under arms.

 -Don’t forget to visit a doctor if none of these work. It may just be an infection from a bacterium called corynebacterium minutissimum.

 There you have it people!the choice is yours liberate yourself. Share your experiences below using the comment box,also let us know of any more remedies you are aware of,Thanks a lot.                   Feel beautiful always.