Brilio.net - Armpits are a folded part of the body that is prone to hyperpigmentation or darkening. Not without reason, this occurs due to various factors, such as friction, buildup of dead skin cells, use of unsuitable deodorants or antiperspirants, hormonal changes, skin irritation, unhealthy lifestyles, and certain diseases.
Several factors can trigger a change in the color of the underarm skin from bright to darker. In fact, underarm skin should have the same color as other skin. However, because of hyperpigmentation, the armpits are prone to blackening and feel textured. Rough underarm texture is also a common problem that occurs due to the buildup of dead skin cells or buildup that are not cleaned regularly and optimally.
Having black armpits is quite disturbing to your appearance, so it's not surprising that many people are looking for ways to overcome this problem. There are many ways you can do to brighten your armpits again. For example, doing treatments at a beauty clinic, using skincare such as masks and scrubs, and using natural ingredients.
A special underarm scrub is widely used by the majority of people with black underarms because it is claimed to be effective in whitening the armpits and evening out the skin color. However, not everyone is suitable for using special underarm scrubs that are sold on the market. The reason is, coarse scrub granules can actually irritate the underarm skin.
Another solution, you can use natural ingredients, as shared by a girl via her personal TikTok account @skincaresolution786 on October 15 2023. In the 31 second video, the woman is seen sharing how to treat blackened armpits using 3 natural ingredients. The natural ingredients in question are honey, turmeric powder and rose water.
"Home Remedies for UNDERARM LIGHTENING (Home Remedies for ARMPIT LIGHTENING)," wrote the account owner in the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @skincaresolution786, Tuesday (26/3).
Benefits of honey to lighten dark underarms.
photo: TikTok/@skincaresolution786
Honey is one of the natural ingredients that can treat underarm hyperpigmentation. This is because the antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, vitamin B, vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties in honey are believed to be able to fade dark spots and blackened skin due to hyperpigmentation. Not only that, honey can also help even out skin tone and make it smoother.
Contains turmeric powder to treat black underarms .
photo: TikTok/@skincaresolution786
Turmeric, which is known as a spice that gives a natural yellow color, is also effective for brightening underarm skin, you know. This is thanks to the vitamins, antioxidants and curcumin it contains. As reported by Healthline, the curcumin in turmeric is believed to be able to fade black spots and make skin evenly bright. The antioxidant content in turmeric is also effective in fighting free radicals which are one of the causes of black underarms.
It turns out that rose water can lighten dark underarms caused by hyperpigmentation.
photo: TikTok/@skincaresolution786
Rose water contains antioxidants and vitamin C which are believed to be able to even out and brighten the color of black underarm skin. The presence of vitamin C and antioxidants in rose water can nourish the skin so that the underarm skin is brighter. Apart from that, another benefit of rose water is that it can be used as a natural exfoliant. By diligently exfoliating the underarm skin, the dead skin will be removed and make the underarm skin color evener and brighter.
With just the three ingredients mentioned, you can make an underarm mask that is believed to be able to brighten dark underarms. Even with regular use, you can get evenly bright underarm skin. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed
3. Clean your armpits first from dirt and deodorant residue
4. Apply the mask to the armpits thoroughly
5. Leave it for 20 minutes
6. Rinse using water until clean
7. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.