May 11, 2025

8 DIY home remedies to bid adieu to dark underarms

Piyali Bhadra

Lighten your dark armpits at home

Stop throwing away all your tank tops, as we’ve got you covered. It’s time to stop hiding under the boring full sleeves and proudly show off your light armpits with these DIY home remedies. Get rid of dark underarms with some natural kitchen staples and enjoy wearing your sleeveless fits.

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Potato

One of the most commonly done home remedies to lighten the armpits is to slice a potato and massage it all over the dark spot. Shred some potato juice and apply this to your underarms every day for 10 minutes, and see the change.

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Lemon

Prepare a paste using a pinch of turmeric, plain yoghurt, and honey, and squeeze some lemon juice. Apply this for 10 minutes, as the mixture will eliminate dead skin cells and brighten the area eventually.

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Multani mitti

Take two tablespoons of Multani mitti and add some lemon juice and rose water. Apply it for 10 minutes and wash it with a gentle cleanser for light skin.

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Coffee and green tea

The rich anti-inflammatory qualities of coffee grinds and green tea scrubs alleviate issues of inflammation and gently remove the dead skin cells and skin layers.

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Turmeric

Take one tablespoon of honey, turmeric, and yoghurt. Make a paste and apply it for 10 minutes on your pigmented underarms, and see the change eventually.

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Olive oil

Take one tablespoon of olive oil and add some brown sugar to make a DIY exfoliant scrub that will remove the dead skin cells. Let it set for a few minutes and rinse it off with plain water.

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Aloe vera

Refrigerate your aloe vera gel and apply it to your armpits, leaving it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off and getting rid of dark armpits eventually.

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Apple cider vinegar

Create a paste of vinegar and rice flour for a germ-free and lighter appearance. It also will help you with sweet-smelling skin and can be applied after a hot shower. Let it dry for 15 minutes and see the change in 1 month.

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