Kuondoa Kwapa Nyeusi - Home Remedies for Dark Underarms

By: Sanctus Mtsimbe: on 5:33 AM

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Dark Underarms:

• Dark underarms is an embarrassing condition which may affect one's self-esteem

• It's a cause of concern for many people

Symptoms to look for:

• Itching

• Excessive odour

Causes:

• Darkening of skin is due to accumulation of dead skin cells under the skin

• This happens due to:

   o Harsh deodorants

   o Anti perspirants

   o Shaving

   o Using cosmetic products on the underarms

   o Hair removal creams

Natural home remedy using cucumber, lemon juice and turmeric powder:

1. Take a half peeled cucumber

2. Crush it to a paste

3. Press this paste on a sieve and extract juice

4. Take 1 tsp of this juice

5. Add 1 tsp lemon juice

6. Add tsp turmeric powder

7. Mix well

8. Apply on the affected area

9. Wash off after 20 min

10. Do this 4 times a week

Natural home remedy using sandalwood powder and rosewater:

1. Take 2 tsp sandalwood powder

2. Add 2 tsp rosewater

3. Massage on the underarms for 5 min

4. Wash off after 30 min

Natural home remedy using chickpea flour, lemon and yogurt:

1. Take 2 tbsp chickpea flour

2. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice to it

3. Add 2 tbsp yogurt

4. Mix well

5. Apply and massage for 5 min

6. Wash off after 2 hr

7. Place a cloth on your underarms to avoid contact with clothes