When you wear sleeveless tops, many people don’t feel confident lifting their arms because of dark underarms. Even though it’s natural, it can hurt your confidence.
But have you ever wondered why underarms get dark, even though they don’t get sun exposure? Let’s learn the reasons and how to fix dark underarms in this article.
Why do underarms get dark, and what causes it?
- Dead skin cells: When dead skin cells build up in the underarm area and don’t get removed, it can make the skin look darker.
- Hormones: Hormonal changes in the body can affect skin pigment, making the underarms dark.
- Skin irritation: Irritation or allergic reactions from shaving or using deodorants with chemicals can cause darkening.
- Obesity: People who are overweight or have high insulin levels often get dark patches on their neck, underarms, and groin. This condition, called Acanthosis Nigricans, is a warning sign of diabetes.
- Sweating: Excessive sweating in the underarm area can also cause dark underarms and lead to body odor.
Does sweating cause dark underarms?
Yes, sweating in the underarms can cause dark skin. When the body produces sweat to cool down in hot weather, the skin in the underarm area can rub together, increasing melanin and making the underarms dark.
Sweating also causes body odor, which can make you feel even less confident. Body odor happens because the underarms have sweat glands and oil glands. When these produce sweat and oil, it leads to body odor.
How to fix excessive sweating in the underarms?
To fix excessive sweating that causes both dark underarms and body odor, you can get underarm Botox injections.
Botox works by stopping the sweat glands in the underarms. It reduces both sweat and odor. Doctors usually use 100-150 units of Botox, and you’ll start to see results 2-4 weeks after the injection.
How to fix dark underarms?
Scrub the underarms:Scrubbing helps remove dead skin cells and can make the underarms lighter. However, if you don’t scrub regularly, the darkness may return. Be careful not to scrub too much, as it can cause irritation.
Use whitening cream: Choose creams that contain ingredients like Vitamin C or Arbutin to help lighten the skin.
Avoid creams with Hydroquinone or mercury, as these can make the skin darker over time.
Reduce skin rubbing: Dark underarms from skin rubbing often happen to people who are overweight. Exercising or using weight-loss pens can help reduce rubbing and improve overall health.
Secret tips for long-lasting light underarms
Melanin causes dark underarms, and the tips above help fix the problem temporarily. Whether it’s scrubbing, using cream, or exercising, you must do it regularly. If you stop, the darkness may return.
To remove dark spots for good, you can get AuraWhite injections to stop melanin production.
Get white underarms with AuraWhite injections
What is AuraWhite? AuraWhite contains an important ingredient called Transamine, or Tranexamic Acid. This helps stop the skin from producing melanin. Injecting AuraWhite in the underarms will lighten the area and reduce dark spots. It can also help with dark acne marks.
How to prevent dark underarms from coming back
After fixing dark underarms, it’s important to prevent them from turning dark again. Here are some simple tips:
- Don’t wear tight clothes that rub under your arms.
- Avoid deodorants with alcohol or perfume to prevent irritation.
- Avoid anything that could cause skin irritation, like shaving.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
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If you’ve tried simple ways to fix dark underarms but they haven’t worked, you can try AuraWhite injections to make your underarms lighter and prevent the darkness from returning.
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