How Baking Soda used to Lighten Dark Underarms

Do you feel embarrassed to wear a sleeveless top and trashing all your tank tops because of dark armpits? Dark discoloration of the skin in underarms is not a medical problem and it is caused due to excessive sweating, improper ventilation, shaving, usage of chemical based deodorants, hormonal imbalance, accumulation of dead cells, sun exposure, etc.

However, there are many underarm lightening treatments available in the market but the chemicals present in these cosmetic products will do more harm rather than clear darkness in your underarms. So, the best solution is to rely on natural home remedies which are safe and works best in whitening your dark armpits.

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is one such a natural versatile ingredient that widely used to lighten up the dark underarms. Here are some of its amazing properties that make you to believe that it is an excellent remedy for dark underarms.

It exfoliates the skin to remove dead and damaged skin cells and promotes the production of new cells. It also bleaches the skin to lighten the area without harming the skin.
It acts as a drying agent that effectively absorbs the excess oil and unclogs the pores to prevent darkness in the armpits.
It has an excellent skin lightening properties that reduce the production of melamine and thus provides whiter skin tone.
It neutralizes the acid – alkaline nature of the skin with its proper pH balance and thereby prevents the skin getting darker.
It acts as a natural deodorant that helps to prevent the bad odor comes out from the underarms.

From the above-mentioned benefits, we came to know how this baking soda whitens the dark underarms but the main thing is that how to use baking soda for getting quick and effective results. For this, we are presenting you the best of baking soda methods. Let’s get started.

Method – 1: (Baking Soda with Water)

When baking soda (with coarse texture) mixed with water then it forms an exfoliating mix to remove dark and dead cells under the arms and also treats underarm rashes.

Steps to be followed…

Add enough of water in 1 – 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Stir well to make a thick paste and apply this paste on the dark armpits.
Massage it gently in circular motions for few minutes and leave it on for another 10 – 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with lukewarm water and dry the armpits thoroughly.
Repeat the same process regularly for 4 – 5 times a week until you achieved the desired results.

Note: Or use rosewater instead of normal water.

Method – 2: (Baking Soda with Lemon Juice)

Both baking soda and lemon have natural bleaching and skin whitening properties that dry out the skin to cleanse the underarms and whitens it up effectively.

Steps to be followed…

Add equal quantities of baking soda and fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
Stir well to make a fine paste and apply it on the armpits.
Massage it gently for 8 – 10 minutes and leave it to get dry.
Rinse the area with lukewarm water and repeat the same thoroughly for at least thrice a week.

Note:

Or mix 1/8 cup of hydrogen peroxide and a juice of half a lemon in 1/4 cup of baking soda. Stir well and apply it on the dark underarms. Massage gently and rinse off with water.
Alternatively, mix equal quantities of baking soda and lemon. Apply it on the armpits and rinse off with warm water and apply few drops of tea tree oil and massage gently in circular motions. Dry it before wearing your clothes.

Method – 3: (Baking Soda Detoxification to Armpits)

Detoxification of armpits will help to remove the dead skin cells, removes excess oil or moisture or build-up of deodorant stuff and impurities and makes it fresh all the day.

Steps to be followed…

Scrub your underarms gently with a loofah before taking your bath.
After the bath, apply baking soda on your wet underarms.
Scrub it gently for few minutes and rinse off thoroughly.
Repeat the same process regularly to get rid of dark underarms.

Method – 4: (DIY Baking Soda Deodorant)

This is a homemade natural deodorant that not only used to lighten the underarms but also prevents its odor from the body.

Steps to be followed…

Add 1/4 cup of baking soda, 3/4 cup of cornstarch in 4 tablespoons of melted coconut oil.
Stir well to make it a fine paste by adding more coconut oil (if needed).
Store this mix in an airtight container and leave it on for few minutes.
Apply a small amount of this mix as your deodorant on your underarms using fingers after taking bath.
Use this as your regular deodorant to whiten the dark armpits and also prevents its odor.

Note:

Or add some melted beeswax or Shea butter in this above mix before using as a deodorant.
For best results, add few drops of any essential oil in the above mix and use it regularly.
Or simply dust your clean and dry underarms with baking soda (as underarms powder) after taking bath will help to absorb the sweat and makes you feel fresh throughout the day.

Method – 5: (Baking Soda with Rosewater and Honey)

Baking soda exfoliates the skin, rose water acts as a natural skin deodorants and honey has antibacterial property that sticks to the dead cells and other impurities and clears them effectively from the skin. this process one best for treating dark armpits.

Steps to be followed…

Add 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and raw honey.
Stir well by adding few drops of rosewater till it forms a fine paste.
Apply this paste on the armpits and rinse it off with lukewarm water after 10 – 15 minutes.
Dry your armpits and continue doing the same regularly till you lighten the dark underarms.

Note: Or you can use certain natural ingredients with baking soda for underarm whitening such as milk, glycerin, cornstarch and vitamin E oil, mashed avocado paste, cucumber, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, gram flour and curd, etc. to get rid of darkness on your underarms.

Tips and Precautions:

For best and faster results, clean your armpits with mild soap and water to remove any traces of deodorant. Dry it before applying the baking soda evenly to both armpits.
If you’re experiencing the feel of any burning sensation redness, rashes, etc. on armpits while using baking soda then stop using baking soda immediately and consult your doctor.
If possible stop using deodorants and antiperspirants and instead use some natural deodorants like sandalwood essential oils, baking soda or any other homemade deodorants.
Always it’s recommended to do some skin patch test before applying it on the skin to observe any negative results and stop using if you observe any negative or else enjoy using it.
Rather than shaving, opt for waxing to remove the underarm hair from roots and to clear dead cells.
It’s best to wear loose and cotton clothes which make the body to breathe freely without any continuous friction and improper ventilation, which causes dark color in underarms.
Be patience and follow them regularly to see your desired results of underarms without any dark discoloration and bad or smelly odor.

Start wearing sleeveless tops and strapless gowns after using baking soda for dark underarms. Do you know any other baking soda methods for whitening armpits or having any queries? Then share it with us.

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