Underarm darkness can leave you conscious and often refrain you from styling sleeveless dresses and tops. However, there are several products available in the market that claim to be effective against dark underarms. But they come with chemical ingredients which might hurt your skin. Moreover, the underarm is a sensitive area which needs to be taken care of. We have listed down a few DIY underarm brightening creams that might help you deal with dark underarms. Check out the DIY creams here:
3 DIY Underarm Cream Recipes
Here are the underarm cream recipes that you can try at home:
Besan Cream
Besan is no less than a magical ingredient that has a great impact on the skin. You can leverage the brightening properties of Besan for your underarms. Here’s the step-by-step process to make besan cream:
Step 1: Take one tablespoon of Besan in a bowl
Step 2: Add half a tablespoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of rice powder.
Step 3: Add a little amount of water and make a smooth paste.
Step 4: Apply this paste on your underarms and leave it for 15 minutes before gently scrubbing off.
Toothpaste And Baking Soda Cream
Baking soda and toothpaste are an excellent duo with bleaching properties. Here’s a step-by-step process to make a baking soda and toothpaste cream:
Step 1: Take one teaspoon of baking soda and add one teaspoon of toothpaste to it.
Step 2: Add three tablespoons of coconut oil.
Step 3: Combine the ingredients well and until a smooth paste is formed.
Step 4: Apply the paste on your underarms and let it dry for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Don't Miss:Home Remedies For Smelly Armpits; Skincare Expert Shahnaz Husain Weighs In
Red Lentil Cream
Red lentil is known for its excellent skin exfoliation properties. It can lighten underarms when used in the right way. Here’s the step-by-step instructions to make red lentil cream:
Step 1: Soak red lentils overnight.
Step 2: Make a smooth paste of red lentils and add two tablespoons of lemon juice.
Step 3: Add one to two tablespoons of curd.
Step 4: Combine the ingredients well.
Step 5: Apply the paste on your underarms and leave it for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Rinse off with cold water and pat dry.
You are advised to do a patch test before applying it directly to the underarms.
Don't Miss:DIY Underarm Lightening: 6 Easy Home Remedies To Get Rid of Dark Underarms
Image Courtsey: Freepik
Take charge of your wellness journey—download the HerZindagi app for daily updates on fitness, beauty, and a healthy lifestyle!
Comments
All Comments (0)
Join the conversation