You want to go sleeveless, but you have dark patches under your arms. It’s embarrassing and awkward – even worse than forgetting to shave. What can you do? Some of the causes of dark underarms are shaving, buildup of dead skin, antiperspirant and deodorant, and wearing tight clothing. To get rid of dark underarms, wax or shave correctly, wash regularly, avoid antiperspirants and deodorants, use lemon or potato juice, and wear cotton clothing.
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In many cases dark underarms are caused by the dark hairs left behind after shaving. So the next time you remove your hair, put down the razor and try waxing your underarms. Waxing is the best way to prevent discoloration. Waxing removes hair by the roots, so no hair is left behind. As a result, under your arms will look much lighter. Not to mention, no stubble. However, if you don’t want to give up shaving, and you want to avoid the pain of waxing, you can try shaving correctly. Shave when the skin is damp. During your shower or bath is the best time. Use a clean, sharp razor and shave in an up and down direction. Do not shave in multiple directions.

One of the simplest ways to get rid of dark underarms is to wash regularly. The buildup of dead skin cells under your arms can cause the dark patches. Scrub your armpits during your bath or shower. Pumice stones not only work great for your feet, but under your arms as well. Use one to scrub the dead skin from your underarms.

Antiperspirants and deodorants keep your arms smelling sweet, but the alcohol and scents are one of the causes of dark underarms. Avoiding antiperspirants and deodorants will help eliminate dark patches; however, you may feel like you are choosing between the lesser of two evils. You don’t want to smell, but you don’t want dark patches either. There are alternatives to deodorant. You can use baking soda or vinegar under your arms to avoid odors and dark patches.

Instead of purchasing an expensive cream to eliminate your dark patches, try applying lemon juice or potato juice under your arms. Lemons and potatoes have a natural bleaching property that can help reduce the darkness and lighten your skin.

That cute, tight outfit of yours may be part of the problem. Friction from tight clothing also causes dark underarms, so avoid tight materials like polyester. Wear materials that breathe and stretch like cotton.

Follow these simple tips and you can eliminate your embarrassing dark underarms. You can be free to go sleeveless.