Dark underarms

Lemon
 

- Lemon is considered to be a natural bleaching agent.

- Just rub half a lemon on the dark area every day for two-three minutes before taking a bath and you will see a remarkable difference.

- Everyone knows that the good old lemon is the best natural bleach and the best thing to lighten your underarms.

- All you need to do it cut a lemon into two halves and rub the wedge on the underarms for a few minutes.

- Once you are done rubbing, leave the juice on your skin for fifteen minutes.

- Do this twice a week and you will love the result.

- You can also mix some turmeric powder in lemon juice for better results.

Baking Soda
 

- If you need to lighten your underarms, you need to exfoliate on a daily basis and baking soda can be the best exfoliator for your dark skin.

- It is as simple as mixing baking soda with water to make a thick paste.

- Now, apply this paste to scrub your underarms.

- Once you are done scrubbing the underarms, wash the mixture off and pat dry the area.

- Repeat this twice a week for best results.

Coconut Oil
 

- Known for its natural skin lightening agents (read vitamin E), coconut oil is another good option to lighten dark underarms.

- Simply massage the dark underarms with coconut oil.

- Leave the oil for fifteen minutes and wash off with warm water thereafter.

- Massaging underarms with coconut oil daily will naturally lighten the dark area of your armpits.

Potato
 

- Potatoes are acidic and contain a natural bleaching agent.

- To lighten your dark skin all you need to do is simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.

- You can also puree the potato and strain it to get the juice.

- Apply the juice onto your underarms with the help of a cotton ball.

- Allow the juice to dry for fifteen minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

Cucumber
 

- Are not we asked to be cool as a cucumber, well that is because cucumber has cooling properties and besides reducing the body temperature.

- it also contains natural bleaching agents that are best to treat dark skin.

- Just grate a cucumber or puree it in a mixer grinder and strain the juice.

- Now, take a cotton ball and dip it in the juice.

- Applying this juice daily on your dark underarms will not only lighten them but also keep them odour free.

Apple cider vinegar
 

- Apple cider vinegar not only cuts fat but also removes dead cells as it contains mild acids that are natural cleansers.

- Mix two tablespoons each ACV with baking soda and apply this mixture on your armpits.

- Now leave it on for five minutes and rinse it with cold water when dry.

Apply Multani Mitti
 

- Instead of using an expensive skin care product, ask your mother for the age-old magic product, fuller earth (a.k.a Multani Mitti) to lighten your underarms.

- Just mix 2 tablespoons of multani mitti with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of water to make a paste.

- Apply it on your armpits, let it dry for 10-15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

- This natural clay will exfoliate and lighten the dark armpits effectively, if you apply it regularly.

Sugar And Olive Oil
 

- Add 2 tablespoons each of olive oil and sugar in a bowl and mix together.

- Dampen the armpit area and scrub the mixture for a minute or two, then leave it for another 5-10 mins and rinse with water.

- Sugar acts as an excellent exfoliating agent and when mixed with hydrating and nourishing olive oil, it can work miracles.

- Apply this mixture on the affected area to lighten your dark underarms.