Summer is at its peak and it is time to wear loads of cut sleeves tops, tank tops, off shoulders, ganjis, etc but sometimes you just can not. Reason being you have dark underarms.

This problem of having dark armpits is mostly seen in summers because of the excess of sweat and pollution that we suffer from. Also, poor hygiene, irregular wash of underarms, excessive use of deodorants, infrequent waxing and hair removal of armpits, etc can cause darkness under the arms.

So now you have them and can not wear cut sleeves? Well do not worry as here are some very beneficial home remedies which can help you get rid of this embarrassing and irritating situation.

Lemon as we all know is an excellent remedy to cut down the layers of dust and darkness of skin so make use of that, cut a fine slice of lemon and rub it over the underarms for about 5 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

This not only helps you have clear underarms but also bring freshness and also helps you stay away from bad odor problems throughout the day. It would also make your underarm skin radiant. Do this process once or twice in a week.

Another thing that can be tried out is taking cucumber juice about 2 tsp and some turmeric powder’s paste. Apply over the underarm and wash off with cold water. Vinegar and baking soda paste could also be rubbed under the arms and then wash it off after 15 minutes. This would lighten down the skin done of underarms.

One of the most recommended home remedy for dark under arms is the paste of curd, gram flour, milk and some turmeric. Massage in over the underarms and wash it off. It lightens down the darkness of underarm, gives you a clear under arm skin.

You must make sure to get the underarms waxed frequently and try not to shave it. also drink loads of water to have clear sweat. Carry a handkerchief and keep cleaning the underarm with it to shed off the dust and pollution layer. So this is how you can prevent dark underarms.