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5 tips on how to brighten your underarms

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5 tips on how to brighten your underarms

Underarm darkening? Here’s how you can undo the damage

by Phoenix Leow & Shazrina Shamsudin  /   March 22, 2021

Unless you’re one of the lucky few who are born without underarm hair, you would have probably experienced the pain of shaving, plucking or waxing. As if the tiring process isn’t enough, the skin often gets darker over time. It can be a source of embarrassment and it might also be the reason why you’re avoiding sleeveless tops or participating in any sport activities.

But before diving in on how you can brighten your underarms, it’s important to understand more about your skin.

First of all, the underarm skin is delicate and is similar to that of the eyelid skin. It’s thin, easily irritable, and the underarm skin folds onto itself — increasing the absorption of any product in that area. Hence, it’s imperative to know the ingredients that are applied to your underarm skin without causing irritation. Not to mention, the longer the pigmentation has been present, the longer it will take to see significant improvement.

So without further ado, below, we’ve rounded up some tips that you need to know to achieve brighter underarms.

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5 tips on how to brighten your underarms
Scrub A Dub Dub
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One of the most common reasons for skin darkening is the buildup of dead skin cells. Although this is a natural occurrence, drier skin types, harsh soaps and sun damage makes your skin a breeding ground for dead skin.

And so in this case, scrubbing regularly will help to counter dead skin build-up. For a reliable underarm exfoliator, consider the Shills 3-minutes Bubble Body Scrub. A foam that removes dead skin cells through a chemical reaction, the product sloughs off dead skin cells while whitening your underarms.

Shills 3Mins Bubble+ Body Scrub (250ml), $15.90. Available at Venus Beauty.

Alternatively, if you want something more accessible and versatile, Fresh’s Brown Sugar Body Polish is a great option. A luxurious scrub that is filled with Fresh’s signature brown sugar, the scrub gently removes dead skin without it being too abrasive (thanks to its potent blend of essential oils). Additionally, brown sugar is a natural antibacterial agent, which makes it great for ridding your armpits of any godforsaken germs.

Aim for the root
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There are many reasons why our pits get dark, but it is generally believed that shaving and hair removing creams are two of the main causes. This is because such methods only remove hairs on the surface, which makes future hair regrowth thicker and coarser over time.

If you’re a fan of shaving or hair removal creams, try to switch to methods such as waxing or epilating — as these remove the hairs directly from the root. They might be a little more painful than the former, but hey, pain is temporary, but dark underarms? Might last forever.

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Bake it
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If you have some serious dark underarms, you might want to try baking soda. Baking soda is a proven whitening agent and is often used in deodorants due to its anti-odour properties. Simply make a thick paste with water, scrub vigorously, and rinse it off.

Alternatively, you can also use other natural ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen such as apple cider vinegar.

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Use the right deodorants
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Although it isn’t scientifically proven, it’s widely believed that deodorants can cause underarm darkening. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on deodorants. Instead, you can opt to choose a different brand of deodorant that’s more gentle. For instance, the A’kin Cedarwood & Geranium Natural Deodorant. Made with a unique blend of Geranium, Cedarwood and Patchouli Oil, this luxurious deodorant neutralises your body’s natural odour while leaving your underarms clean and comfortable throughout the day.

A’kin Cedarwood & Geranium Natural Deodorant (150ml), $18. Available at Lookfantastic.

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Wear loose clothing
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Believe it or not, wearing tight clothing around the armpit area might cause friction, resulting in darker underarms. By doing so, it actually leads to discolouration and skin darkening. Of course, the easiest solution to this is to avoid tight fighting clothes and opt for loose garments.

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