Brilio.net - Armpits are often in the spotlight because they are often associated with body odor problems. It's only natural, this area does produce more sweat and oil, especially during heavy activities. Well, sweat and oil mixed with bacteria on the skin are what causes unpleasant odors to appear.
But, it's not just about the smell, armpits can also become dark, you know. This darkening usually occurs due to excessive sweat production that contains substances such as urea and amino acids. These substances react with bacteria on the skin, triggering odor as well as forming melanin pigments that make the skin of the armpits look dark.
In addition, shaving habits that are not clean can also make the color of the underarm skin uneven. The remaining hair roots left after shaving often give a dark impression to this area, making it look less attractive.
But don't worry, for those who are struggling with body odor and dark armpits, the solution is not complicated! No need for expensive deodorants, you can overcome these two problems using natural ingredients. One way is to mix alum powder and rose water, as shared by the Instagram account @theglobalistagirl and reported by briliobeauty.net on Thursday (9/1).
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Alum powder or often called alum powder, comes from alum crystals that are rich in benefits. The alum compound content in it has antiseptic and astringent properties that are effective in reducing body odor. This is because alum is able to eradicate odor-causing bacteria while controlling excessive sweat production in the armpit area.
Not only that, alum compounds also work to reduce melanin production in the skin. This helps fade dark spots or dark colors in the armpit area, making it look brighter and cleaner.
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Rose water, produced from the distillation of rose petals, has a myriad of benefits. This liquid is rich in bioactive compounds that are antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. In addition to helping reduce sweat and oil production, rose water also contains vitamin C which is good for the skin.
This Vitamin C is not only refreshing, but also helps brighten the skin area naturally. No wonder rose water is often used in various skin treatments, including to overcome dark underarms.
So, you can use the two ingredients above in the following way.
Tools and materials:
1. 1 teaspoon of alum powder
2. 1 small cup of rose water
3. Small container
4. Empty spray bottle
5. Any type of essential oil (if any)
Work steps:
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1. Put 1 teaspoon of alum powder into a small container.
2. Add 1 small cup of rose water afterward.
3. If you have it, add a few drops of essential oil to make it smell better.
4. Stir all ingredients until well mixed.
5. Transfer the solution into an empty, cleaned spray bottle.
6. Apply by spraying it whenever needed, especially after bathing and before going to bed.
7. Use regularly to help reduce the amount of sweat in the underarm area.