I have really dark underarms although I am fair. I think it could be due to a combi of deodorant and sweat and shaving hair build up. How does one whiten those areas? Any tips?

exfoliate your underarms frequently to peel away the dead skin. You can always use a pumice stone to exfoliate those dead cells. If you're using deodorants, avoid alcohol-based ones.

If you often shave, switch to waxing instead. It's painful at first but you'll get use to it. You'll notice some minor bleeding (petechiae) but don't worry coz it's temporary.

after waxing/plucking, apply some baby oil or simply use the oil wipes available inside the wax strips package. DON'T PUT ANY OTHER REMEDIES as they work as irritants. you wont want your underarm get burned!

other than that, you can use NATURAL YOGURT and spread evenly a think layer on the dark areas. Leave it for at least 20mins. Rinse with water. Repeat this method every week and you'll notice some changes.

You can mix the yogurt with a zest of lemon and apply the mixture on to the dark areas as mentioned above. Both lemon and yogurt work as best natural bleachers and exfoliants.

p.s: Do bare in mind that the last two methods will only show results if you do it often.


All the best!!!

This post has been edited by franiqueblack: Aug 27 2009, 10:14 PM

LOL..go to the body shop to ask for assitance. See what product they can recommend to solve your issue


This post has been edited by Zaypher: Aug 27 2009, 02:05 PM

stop using deodorant. I mean use those spray wan and dun shave anymore, use pluck/wax/epilator.
to whiten it, i think u have to find those whitening lotion for underarm.

excuse me, may i ask what is zest lemon?
and the yogurt.. is it the yogurt that eatable?

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This is a very useful information!! Thanks franiqueblack.

What do you mean by NATURAL YOGURT? I know we shouldnt use those Dxmon or Nxstle yogurt with fruits and flavor, how about plain yogurt from same fridge or do u mean homemade yogurt to make from yest ?!

i saw from the advertisement...rexona light...can lighten the color wo..

hi,

The easiest way is by using this underarm whitening lotion. I'm selling this here.
You can click on my signature too! This Lotion is from Taiwan and many of my friends using this and they like it too.


http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...hitening+lotion

Scrub with mineral salt or any scrub helps for remove dead cells and lightening under arm.
Use deodorant no aluminium chlorhydrate content.

wah....u noe a lot yeh~ nice!!!!

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Best reply ever =)

some deodorant can cause skin darkening... why not try underarm hair removal?... did mine @ dermagenesis... it helped with lightening the skin as well as no more having to shave

www.dermagenesis.com.my

This post has been edited by melissa.wong84: Mar 10 2010, 04:18 PM

Alcohol? It's the alluminium compounds in the deodorant that make the skin dark. Hunt for those that do not have any alu compounds. If you experience itch and skin peeling it maybe due to the alcohol content.

Thanks for your constructive advice !
However, i noticed that after plucking, the underarms skin will get rougher instead .. as in there'll be ' something like goosebumps' (i don't know what is that called) and it's quite obvious .. any way to reduce it ? or this only happens when u pluck ? hmm ..

well... i'm not sure if there is anymore in the market, but NIVEA had this whitening cream for the underarms that is meant to be used at nite. it works perfectly well n its extremely useful.. u can try checkin' it out in the market.

there's a few deodorant brand in the market saying they can whiten the underarm.

anyone has used it and show positive effect?
i use nivea and i hardly see any different after using for months.

May i ask WHY would you want fairer underarms?

Just because an advertisement pops out on TV promoting a product which lightens underarms, doesn't mean that having darker underarms is ugly or undesirable. What's with this kind of mentality where people are easily influenced by advertisements? I don't get it...

some product contain alcohol and some chemical tht can cause darkening and turning ur clothes to yellowish at affected area.. if u r looking for a better product u can pm me.. 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed or money return

This post has been edited by silent9: Apr 7 2010, 08:56 PM

i think just save up some money and get it done at a professional salon. problem finished forever

sorry, a little out of topic here. can i know where to buy wax? see, my mum dont allow me to wax or shave my underarm, but i cant stand it. mind helping up?

Its best if you find a local indian saloon where they offer threading/waxing rather than doing it yourself. i tried waxing once.. by myself. and all i got was sticky fingers and little hairs still intact. i swore to never diy wax again. if you must, try epilating or plucking. NEVER ever shave. the hair gets coarser, trust me. I am still solving how to reduce those darkness under my pitts due to deodorant and shaving in the past. ugh.