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Dark Armpits
Is it not possible to completely have the dark armpits gone?
(11 Jun 2008)
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Natural Cure for Dark Armpits
Dark armpits are a problem; although they are difficult to get rid of, it is not entirely impossible. There are two main reasons why the skin in the armpit area looks darker than the rest of your skin. One is the hair in this area – if you shave your armpits, this is quite certainly the reason: what happens is that shaving removes only that part of hair that is above the surface of the skin.
The stubble and the part of the hair that remains below the surface of the skin are what make the armpit look dark. If this problem is particularly severe, you should consider waxing your armpits instead of shaving them. However, this is of course much more painful, so you should weigh the two choices and see if shaving your armpits is worth it. Hair removal creams should also be avoided, because in addition to having the same drawback of leaving hair beneath the skin, the chemicals they contain can also darken the skin.
Another reason why the skin here turns dark is constant friction – the skin in the armpit area is naturally prone to experiencing friction due to our movements, and if, in addition, you wear tight clothing, this friction is increased, darkening the skin. You should therefore try wearing looser clothing.
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answered by G M on 12 Jun 2008, 5:12:52
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