7 natural ways to get rid of dark underarms

Dark underarms can restrain you from wearing sleeveless tops and blouses

Dark underarms can be a nuisance, they also tend to restrict most girls from wearing sleeveless. Here are a few remedies to help get rid of dark underarms.

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1. Saffron: Saffron possesses beauty benefits. It has natural skin lightening qualities. Add a pinch of saffron to about two tablespoons of mild lotion. Mix well and apply to underarms. Not only will it whiten skin, but it can also help get rid of underarm odour.

2. Apples: Scrubbing a mashed apple to armpits daily, can help remove dark spots and odour. Apple contains AHA, which is capable of killing germs and bacteria that cause darkening of underarms.

3. Orange peel: The citric acid which used for skin bleach is found in orange peels. Dry some orange peels for about three to four days until the peels have completely dried. Take about two tablespoons of these and mix with some rose water to apply on underarms. Leave on for 10 minutes before washing off with cool water.

4. Coconut oil: Coconut oil is a universal therapy for beauty. This remedy involves a slow whitening process. Massage coconut oil onto underarms for about 10 to 15 minutes before taking a bath. Coconut is also a natural deodorant.

5. Lemons: They are known to be a natural bleaching agents. Rubbing them on underarms will whiten skin. Keep in mind that lemon is dry, so after rinsing underarm, apply moisturiser or body lotion. Lemons are also good antiseptic agents, they get rid of underarm odour.

6. Milk: Milk is equally effective as lemons when it come to whitening. Milk contains some vitamins and fatty acids that make skin bright and healthy. Simply apply some milk on underarms and leave on for about 15 minutes. Do it once a day.

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7. Cucumber: Cucumber not only helps in cooling eyes, it helps in getting rid of dark underarms too. Rub cucumber slices on affected area, they will bleach the skin and keep it moist for some time.