5 Natural Remedies for Underarm Brightening & Sensitive Areas
5 Natural Remedies for Underarm Brightening & Sensitive Areas
Category: Body Care
If you’re dealing with redness or discoloration in sensitive areas, these five DIY masks harness simple ingredients to gently care for your skin—no harsh chemicals required. For full-body wellness, pair this with our morning routine and evening rituals.
1. Lemon & Honey Brightening Paste
Lemon’s citric acid provides mild exfoliation, while honey seals in moisture and soothes irritation.
- Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp raw honey
- Directions: Mix into a smooth paste, apply for 10 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water.
Pro Tip: For an extra boost of luminosity, many readers layer on Femina Underarm Brightening Cream after rinsing.
2. Potato & Cucumber Cooling Mask
Potato’s natural enzymes lighten dark spots, while cucumber cools and calms inflammation.
- Ingredients: 2 thin potato slices, 2 cucumber slices
- Directions: Rub each slice gently over the underarm for 5 minutes, then wash off.
Bonus Tip: Follow with a gentle dab of Kojie San Skin Lightening Soap in your shower routine to maintain clarity.
3. Yogurt & Aloe Vera Hydration Blend
Yogurt’s lactic acid exfoliates, and aloe vera repairs the barrier while delivering cooling hydration.
- Ingredients: 2 tbsp plain yogurt, 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
- Directions: Blend, apply for 15 minutes, rinse gently. Use twice weekly.
Enhancement: Seal in moisture by massaging in BonaDerm Brightening Cream right after.
4. Turmeric & Coconut Oil Soothing Balm
Turmeric’s curcumin reduces pigmentation; coconut oil conditions deeply and softens skin texture.
- Ingredients: ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Directions: Mix into a paste, apply for 10 minutes, rinse off. Use once a week.
Editor’s Choice: Pair this balm with Lumiere Brightening Serum for up to 24-hour glow.
5. Baking Soda & Rose Water Exfoliant
Baking soda provides gentle physical exfoliation; rose water tones and refreshes the skin.
- Ingredients: 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp rose water
- Directions: Mix, massage underarms in circular motions for 1 minute, then rinse.
Extra Treat: After exfoliating, soothe with Mamaearth Underarm Whitening Cream to lock in hydration.
