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Dark underarms home cures
Darkening of the underarm skin is a common complaint among women, and although it is not really any kind of health risk, it is problematic as it stops them from wearing certain clothes. There are several measures that you need to take in order to lighten your underarms, no single remedy will work by itself.
First, you need to reduce your use of cosmetic products on your underarms — if you need to use a deodorant, whenever possible spray it on your clothes instead of directly on your skin.
You should also avoid wearing tight clothes too often, as the resulting friction is one cause of the skin becoming dark. Avoid shaving and using hair removal creams too, as they seem to darken many people's skin with regular use — if possible, try waxing instead. You should also try to keep your underarms dry and clean by washing and wiping regularly; avoid using an antiperspirant however.
When bathing, you can use a pumice stone to gently scrub your underarms. In addition, you can create a paste of rose water with turmeric and sandalwood powder, and apply this to your underarms one hour before you bathe. Lemon juice is also supposed to lighten skin, so you can simply cut a lemon and rub it on your underarms a couple of times a day.
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