Wondering why your underarms are darker than the rest of your skin? You’re not alone — dark underarms are a common skin concern caused by factors like friction, shaving, and product buildup. The good news is that you can lighten dark underarms naturally with simple, effective home remedies. In this blog, we’ll uncover the main causes of dark underarms and share natural tips and treatments to help you achieve smoother, brighter, and even-toned underarm skin.
Common causes of dark underarms
Many factors may darken your underarms. Here are some common causes.
(1) Skin irritation caused by applying chemical deodorants and antiperspirants
(2) Skin irritation and abrasion caused by shaving
(3) Dead skin cells build up due to a lack of exfoliation
(4) Fiction caused by wearing tight clothes
(5) Hyperpigmentation
(6) Dark patches on the skin or melasma
(7) Smoking may increase hyperpigmentation
(8) Skin disorders like acanthosis nigricans, erythrasma, Addison’s disease, etc.
Home remedies for dark underarms
You are suggested to use these items with natural bleaching properties for underarm lightening.
Potato
Squeeze the juice from the grated potato and apply it to your underarms for 10 minutes. Then, rinse your underarms with cool water.
Lemon
Cut thick lemon slices and rub the slices on your underarms for 10 minutes. Then, rinse your underarms with cool water, pat dry, and apply a moisturizer.
Coconut oil
Massage a few drops of coconut oil onto your underarms for 15 minutes. Wash your underarms with lukewarm water and a gentle body wash afterward.
Tea tree oil
Mix 5 drops of tea tree oil with 8 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Spray on your underarms every day after the shower/bath.
