One of the major concern woman face while wearing sleeveless tops is the darken underarms. It makes you feel embarrassed. Try these scrubs and say bye-bye to those embarrassing moments. You will not have to think twice before lifting your hand. These scrubs not only lighten them but also makes your skin soft and smooth in that area.
Olive Oil and Sugar
It works as a natural exfoliator to remove the dead skin cells and dirt by opening the pores and lightens the tone of the underarms. It also hydrates and nourishes the skin.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar
Directions
- Mix olive oil with sugar.
- Dampen the underarm skin and apply this mixture.
- Scrub in circular motion for 1-2 minutes and leave it for 5 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Repeat it this twice a week
Turmeric and Honey
It helps to brighten the skin tone of and fades away the dark area of the underarms.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Directions
- Mix turmeric powder, milk and honey to form a paste.
- Apply the paste on the underarms and massage in circular motion.
- After 10-12 minutes, rinse it.
- Repeat twice a week.
Lemon and Sugar
It is one of the best natural exfoliator which removes dead skin cells. It is suitable for those who sweat excessively. Because of its bleaching properties, it lightens the underarms.
Ingredients
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
Directions
- Mix lemon juice with sugar.
- Scrub the underarms area with this mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse with water.
- Use it 3-4 times a week
Orange Peel Powder
It works as an excellent natural scrub. Because of its lightening properties, it helps to fight against the dark underarms.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of orange peel powder
- Rosewater
Directions
- Mix orange peel powder with rose water to form a paste.
- Apply it on your dark underarms and gently scrub for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
Walnut Powder and Honey
It removes the dead skin cells, dirt and lightens the underarms. It is suitable for those who sweat excessively.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of walnut powder
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Directions
- Mix walnut powder, lemon juice with honey.
- Apply it on your underarms and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
- With wet hands scrub it gently for few minutes.
- Rinse with water.
- Repeat 2-3 times a week.
Baking Soda and Coconut oil
It exfoliates the skin to open up the pores and removes dead skin cells, bacteria and dirt. It also nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
Ingredients
- Baking soda
- Organic coconut oil
Directions
- Mix baking soda with coconut oil to form a paste.
- Apply it on your underarms.
- Scrub it gently in circular motion for few minutes.
- Leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse with water.
Oatmeal and Honey
It has bleaching properties which helps to lighten the underarms. It also kills the microbes that are present.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
Directions
- Mix apple cider vinegar with baking soda. Let the mixture bubble.
- Once the bubbles have subsided, apply it on the underarm area and leave it for few minutes to allow it to dry.
- Rinse with cool water.
- Repeat it thrice a week.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
It helps to remove dead skin cells and also lightens up the dark underarms. It kills the microbes that are residing on the underarms.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
Directions
- Mix apple cider vinegar with baking soda. Let the mixture bubble.
- Once the bubbles have subsided, apply it on the underarm area and leave it for few minutes to dry.
- Rinse with cool water.
- Repeat it thrice a week.
FAQs
You can use a mixture of lemon juice, baking soda, and honey to make a homemade scrub for lightening underarms.
It is recommended to use a homemade scrub once a week to gradually lighten your underarms.
It is not recommended to use a homemade scrub to lighten your underarms as it may cause irritation and skin damage.
No, there are no known side effects associated with using a homemade scrub on the underarms.
A gentle exfoliating scrub, such as one made with baking soda and lemon juice, is best for lightening the skin in your underarms.
It depends on how often you use it, but you should typically start to see results in 1-2 weeks.
It depends on the size of your underarms, but a quarter-sized amount should be enough.
Yes, it is recommended to use a moisturizer to help keep your skin hydrated and nourished after using a scrub.
Yes, it is possible to make a homemade scrub that is both exfoliating and lightening by combining ingredients such as sugar, lemon juice, and honey.
You should stop using a homemade scrub when your underarms feel irritated or if you experience any redness or discomfort.
