HOW TO GET RID OF DARK ARMPITS FAST
Being a product developer for a deodorant company I get a lot of questions about underarms, especially after I started blogging about common, yet somewhat embarrassing armpit issues many people struggle with. To my surprise, I was getting numerous emails from customers asking me for advice on how to get rid of dark armpits fast. They wanted to find a natural but effective way to even out the skin tone in the area. This inspired me to create products that would help lighten dark underarms without any irritating or toxic ingredients. After researching I learned that dark armpits can be a result of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and that sometimes we’re responsible for making the discoloration worse.
In this article, I’m sharing all about the silent irritators that could be making your dark spot pigmentation worse and how most importantly, how to get rid of dark armpits fast!
WHAT CAUSES DARK ARMPITS?
Those who have melanin-rich skin are most likely to have darker armpits because of their skin type. However, there are many things that can trigger an overproduction of melanin and lead to discoloration on the skin. Sometimes dark armpits can be caused by hormonal imbalances, fungal and bacterial infections, and certain medications. However, there are some skin irritators that you may not know that are making your dark armpits worse.
INFLAMMATION CAUSED BY HAIR REMOVAL METHODS
Hair removal methods like waxing and shaving can cause inflammation and even rashes. The skin in the underarm region is incredibly delicate, so even though your skin may feel fine after shaving, shaving can cause micro-cuts and nicks in the underarm region. Shaving combined with irritating deodorants is a certain recipe for dark armpits. That is why I recommend shaving at night because if you shave in the morning and apply deodorant afterwards, you are applying product to broken skin. Shaving at night gives your underarms time to heal and calm down, before applying product to the area and will minimize irritation resulting in hyperpigmentation.
FRICTION FROM TIGHT CLOTHING
The friction and chafing from clothing can also irritate the underarms and cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and dark armpits. Wear light and breathable fabrics (such as cotton, linen, bamboo) or loose-fitting items.