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How can I prevent my armpits from getting dark during pregnancy?

dark underarms during pregnancy

As beautiful is the path of Pregnancy, you cannot deny the fact that it brings a lot of physical and mental changes. One such is the Dark Underarms. Skin darkening is another common problem which a woman faces, the first one being the Morning Sickness. Although the exact cause of Hyperpigmentation during pregnancy is not known, we have got you some very effective home remedies for dark underarms during pregnancy.

I do agree, that Pregnancy issues and problems vary from women to women. But if you notice some changes in your skin or darkening of areola all these happen due to the changes during pregnancy. Not everything will be taught to you, some experiences will be new and they will be amazing.

So, let’s be prepared to take care of our dark underarms. Check out the blog-

Home Remedies to get rid of Dark Armpit during Pregnancy

1. Lemons for dark armpit-

Lemons for dark armpit
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Lemon is a natural cleanser, it is the best ingredient when it comes to fade the dark spots, pigmentation, and tanning. Lemon helps to exfoliate the dead skin cells and lightens the dark armpit.

How to use:

  • Take a slice of lemon
  • Dip the lemon in yogurt or honey
  • Apply the lemon slice on the darkened area
  • Let it dry for 10-15 minutes
  • Wash the darkened armpit with lukewarm water
  • Apply the moisturizer, to prevent drying of the armpit.

2. Cucumbers-

As beneficial as cucumber for eating, it is also very effective to treat the darkened armpits. Cucumber is rich in nutrients which gives the skin a lightening effect. It is rich in Vitamin K, which removes the darkness from the armpits and under the eye.

How to use:

  • Take 1 tbsp. of cucumber juice
  • Add a few drops of lemon in it
  • And 1 tsp. of turmeric
  • Make a proper paste of it
  • Rub the paste on your underarms
  • Let the cucumber pack dry and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

3. White Baking Soda-

Baking soda is a very effective ingredient when it comes to reducing acne and scars. It is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to close down the pores and also lightens the skin. Baking soda paste removes the dead skin cells and keeps the skin clean and clear. its best dark underarms during pregnancy

How to use:

  • Take 1 tbsp. of baking soda
  • Make a paste of it by mixing water in it
  • Apply the paste on your dark underarms
  • Let it dry for 10 minutes
  • Wash the baking soda pack with cold water.

4. Potatoes-

Potato is an ingredient that is known to remove the dark patches, dark circles, and dark underarms. Potato juice has a natural bleaching property, it helps to improve the skin complexion’s and remove dark circles and dark armpit.

How to use:

  • Take one potato, peel it and cut it in small pieces
  • Grind the pieces and extract the juice out of it
  • Apply the potato juice on dark underarms
  • Let it dry for 10-15 minutes
  • Rinse off the underarms with lukewarm water.
  • You can also apply a potato slice directly on the dark underarms.

5. Saffron and Milk-

We all know that drinking saffron milk helps to brighten and lighten the skin. Similarly, applying the paste of saffron and milk on the dark underarms helps to fade away the darkness. Saffron is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, it is also a great antioxidant that helps to clear the dark circles.

How to use:

  • Take 2 tbsp. of milk
  • Add a few strands of saffron in it
  • Make a paste of it
  • Apply the paste on the dark armpit
  • Either leave it overnight or for 15 minutes
  • Wash the saffron paste with normal water to get brighten underarms.

6. Turmeric-

Turmeric is a multi-purpose ingredient. It is rich in anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to remove the dead skin cells and also unclog the pores.

How to use:

  • Take 1 tbsp. of turmeric
  • Add a few drops of lemon in it
  • Make a proper paste
  • Apply the paste on the darkened skin
  • Let it dry for 10 minutes
  • Wash the turmeric paste with lukewarm water.

7. Aloe Vera-

Aloe Vera is one magical ingredient, which helps to exfoliate, nourish, and hydrate the skin. It contains many skin lightening active ingredient like Aloin. Aloe Vera fights the skin-aging and also helps to moisturize the skin.

How to use:

  • Take one fresh-cut aloe vera leaf
  • Extract the aloe vera gel out of it
  • Rub the aloe vera gel
  • Let it stay for 15-20 minutes
  • Wash it off with warm water.

8. Tomato-

Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants, they help to give a clean and clear skin. Tomatoes help in the skin hydration, and proper blood circulation. It helps to lighten the blemishes and improves the eyesight.

How to use:

  • Take one tomato
  • Cut it and take out the juice of it
  • Rub the tomato juice on your dark underarms
  • Leave it for 20 minutes
  • Wash the tomato juice with cold water.

9. Papaya-

Papaya is rich in enzymes called papain. It helps to decrease skin inflammation and remove the dead skin cells. Papaya also helps to soften and smoothen the skin and lighten the dark underarms.

How to use:

  • Cut a ripe papaya piece
  • Rub the papaya piece on your underarms
  • Let it stay for few minutes until it dries
  • Wash off the papaya pack with cold water

10. Orange Peel-

We all know orange peel powder is one effective ingredient for skin. It is rich in vitamin C and helps to increase the collagen and elastin in the skin. Orange peel powder helps to unclog the pores and removes blackheads.

How to use:

  • Dry the Orange peel in the sun
  • After it is dried, make a powder of it
  • Take 1 tbsp. of orange peel powder
  • Add 1 tbsp. of milk and honey in it
  • Make a proper paste
  • Apply the Orange pack on your darkened armpit
  • Let it dry for 10-15 minutes
  • Wash the orange peel pack with lukewarm water.

11. Almonds-

almond during pregnancy

Almonds are rich in proteins and vitamin E, they help to nourish and hydrate the skin. Almonds help to lighten the acne and dark patches and moisturize the skin.

How to use:

  • Take 2-3 almonds
  • Grind it in the blender
  • Add 1 tbsp. of honey in it
  • Make a proper almond paste with the help of milk
  • Apply the almond paste on the darkened area
  • Let it dry for 15 minutes
  • Wash the almond pack with cold water.

12. Sandalwood-

Sandalwood powder is one important ingredient when it comes to skincare. It helps to remove tan and dark spots from the skin. Sandalwood has an astringent property, that fades away the acne and also lightens the skin.

How to use:

  • Take 1 tbsp. of sandalwood powder
  • Mix water in it to make a paste of it
  • Apply the sandalwood paste on the darkened area
  • Let it dry for 10 minutes
  • Wash off the sandalwood paste with lukewarm water.

13. Soy Milk-

Soy milk is a very positive ingredient for skincare. It has antioxidant properties and reduces the photoaging of the skin. The fatty acids in the soy milk help to reduce the hyperpigmentation and brightens the skin. 

How to use:

  • Take 1 tbsp. of soy milk
  • Add 2-3 drops of lemon juice in it
  • And add 1 tbsp. of tomato pulp
  • Mix all the ingredients together and make a proper paste of it
  • Apply the soy paste on the darkened area and let it dry
  • Wash the soy paste with lukewarm water.

14. Pomegranate-

As delicious as pomegranate seeds are, they are a helpful ingredient in taking care of the skin. Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants, it helps in the cell regeneration and removes wrinkles and sagging of the skin. Pomegranate prohibits melanin production and lightens the dark underarms.

How to use:

  • Take half a cup of pomegranate seeds
  • Make a juice of it
  • Add 1 tbsp. of clay in it
  • Mix it properly to make a proper paste of it
  • Apply the pomegranate paste on the darkened armpit
  • Let it dry and then wash the pomegranate paste with lukewarm water.

15. Cranberries-

Cranberries are rich in Vitamin A and C. They help to exfoliate the skin and boost collagen production. Cranberries also fight off the free radicals from the skin and reduce the wrinkles. It is a very good moisturizing agent.

How to use:

  • Take a handful of cranberries
  • Add 1 tbsp. of cinnamon powder and honey
  • Grind all the ingredients and make a paste of it
  • Apply the cranberry paste on the affected area
  • Let the paste dry for 10-15 minutes
  • Wash off the cranberry paste with lukewarm water.

How to Prevent Skin Darkening During Pregnancy?

Above home, remedies are very effective when it comes to the lightening of the skin. Apart from using the above home remedies dark underarms during pregnancy, you can also try to avoid skin darkening.

Some of the ways in which you can prevent skin darkening during pregnancy are-

  • Take Your Vitamins- Skin darkening is one of the common problems during pregnancy. Doctors already give you some of the vitamins, to deal with this darkening of the skin. So, never skip your vitamins.
  • Cover Up- Whenever you have to go out in the sun, it is better if you cover yourself up. So, always carry a hat or umbrella with you in order to avoid direct contact with the sun.
  • Don’t forget SPF- Sunscreen with SPF 30 is made for our skin. They help to protect the skin from harmful UV rays and keeps it soft and smooth.

So, these are some of the ways in which you can take care of your dark underarms during pregnancy. Just a little pampering of your skin and you will get amazing, soft skin again.

FAQ

1. When does skin discoloration start during pregnancy?

Skin discoloration due to the sun’s exposure is called Melasma. Since every pregnancy is different, therefore there is no estimated time when the skin discoloration starts during pregnancy. But in many cases, this discoloration occurs during the first and second trimester.

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