What causes dark undearms? How to get rid of them naturally?

Dark underarms can be really embarrassing that can make you feel totally insecure about yourself and prevent you from wearing clothes that you like. First of all, to be able to treat this condition, you need to figure out the cause of this discoloration of the armpits. Those causes are very various:

1- It can be simply your genetics, some people are born with generally uneven and discolored patches of their skin. In this case, there's not much you can do about it without the interference of a dermatologist.

2- Some women notice their underarms got darker since they started using a certain deodorant or anti-transpiring product. In this case, it's very clear that they should immediately stop using this product and witch to another.

3- Lack of hygiene. Make sure you always shower or at least wash your underarms especially if you're sweating. You need to always keep your armpits clean.

4- Shaving. If you shave your underarms then you should IMMEDIATELY STOP! It's what causes them to darken! Wax them instead, it's more painful but much more effective, and the results last much longer. If you can, try sugaring, it even better because it's natural, more gentle and also cheaper.

So now that you know what may have caused your  dark underarms, you can try these remedies to help improve them and get rid of that problem.

1- Exfoliate! Exfolation is a great solution for many skin conditions. The best method would be using baking soda.

2- Apply lemon juice.  Lemon juice lightens the skin slowly.

3- Use roll-on deodorants instead of spray ones.

4- Always wear comfortable, non-fitting cotton shirts. Very tight clothes can make the problem even worse.

5- Again, keep yourself clean and fresh. Shower immediately after sweating.


If none of these helped, you may be suffering from a serious condition so please consult your doctor.