Have Dark Inner Thighs? Try These Homemade Cures, Prevent With These Tips

Having dark inner thighs is an issue only if you think it is. Some don't care about it but those who do, well we have put together some home remedies and tips for prevention.

Causes

• Chafing happens during exercise or walking, which causes the skin to become thin, itchy, and discoloured.
• If you have had or are experiencing some kind of hormonal imbalance, particularly during the time when you are pregnant or are having your periods or when you have a polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
• Exposure to the sun.
• Very dry skin.
• Friction from tight clothing.

Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Dark Inner Thighs

Lemon

This magical ingredient has exfoliating properties which help in removing skin impurities. It also acts as a bleaching agent which helps in lightening your skin tone. Just help fresh lemon juice in your inner thighs, and remove it with a wet cloth after 20 minutes. Repeat this at least thrice a week for results. In case you have dry skin, dilute lemon juice with water.

Cucumber

This easily available, highly affordable ingredient has bleaching properties that help in lightening dark inner thighs. It also removes dirt and dead skin cells. All you have to is apply fresh cucumber juice in your inner thighs and rub gently for 10 minutes and then rinse. Do this twice every day.

Yogurt

Yogurt has lactic acid which has mild bleaching properties. It also has zinc which helps in healing sunburns. Apply it on your thighs and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water but repeat this once every day until you find the required result.

Coconut Oil

The fatty acids present in coconut oil help in lightening up your hyperpigmentation. It also works as an effective moisturiser. You can mix 1 tbsp of lemon juice in coconut oil and apply it on the inner thighs. Rinse it off after 10 minutes. Do this every alternate day for effective results.

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Almonds

Vitamin E is very good for skin brightening, and it also moisturises the dried skin and repairs damaged skin. Almonds are multi-purpose and easily available. Just add honey and almond powder in milk to make a scrub paste. Scrub it on your inner thighs and let it dry for a few minutes and rinse with cold water. Repeat this thrice a week.

Sugar Scrub

A good exfoliant, sugar scrub is effective when it has some fresh lime juice, a tsp of sugar, and a tbsp of honey. Do this thrice a week.

Baking Soda & Water Paste

This is very effective but should be used with caution. It could irritate your skin and worsen any skin conditions. All you have to do is, make a paste of equal parts baking soda and water. Apply a thin layer and let it sit for 15 odd minutes. Then simply rinse it off. 

Aloe Vera

Now, this plant has skin rejuvenating properties and it also alleviates hyperpigmentation. AApply it on the thighs until it gets absorbed in the skin. Rinse with warm water. Repeat this twice a week.  

Orange Peel

Orange peel has mild exfoliating and bleaching properties that help in lightening the dark skin on inner thighs. Make a powder of dried orange peels and add 2 teaspoons of it in rose water to make a thick paste. Add some raw honey to it. Apply the paste on inner thighs and leave for 15-20 minutes. Remove with cold water. Repeat 2 to 3 times in a week for best results. 

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Prevention

• Prevent chafing by wearing bicycle shorts or stockings.
• Regularly exfoliate your skin to prevent a build-up of dead skin.  
• Wear loose clothing to prevent friction.
• Never, Ever forget your SPF which should at least be 30 or more.

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