Underarm skin goes through a lot on a day-to-day basis. Everything from your morning shower to walking in the sun can affect its appearance, texture, and tone. This delicate area of the body can become blotchy, darker or uneven in tone. So how do underarms get dark marks in the first place? And are there ways to repair and prevent this?
Discover The Ultimate Underarm Skin Brightening Tips
WHY HAVE I GOT DARK AND UNEVEN SKIN ON MY UNDERARMS?
Your underarms can darken over time for a variety of reasons. Let’s delve deeper.
The root cause is the overproduction of melanin, the natural skin pigment. If your skin is irritated, the body responds by producing excess melanin which can be unevenly distributed in the skin, causing uneven skin tone.
So what causes melanin to go into overdrive?
Shaving or Waxing:
Regular shaving or waxing can cause irritation and inflammation.
Skin Irritation:
Your underarm skin is very delicate, and repeated exposure to drying products or irritating chemicals may cause inflammation.
Dead Skin Cell Build-up:
Without regular exfoliation there can be a build-up of dead skin cells in the underarm area which then darken over time.
Deodorant or Antiperspirant Use:
Certain deodorants or antiperspirants, especially those containing harsh ingredients or alcohol, can cause skin irritation and darkening.
Hormonal Factors:
Changes in hormone levels, such as those experienced during pregnancy or due to hormonal imbalances.
HOW CAN I CARE FOR AND REDUCE DARK UNDERARM MARKS?
A little TLC can completely transform your delicate underarm area, helping you achieve brighter skin. Make sure you're consistent, patient, and gentle with your skin.
-
Choose a mild and safe deodorant
Use an alcohol-free deo that targets uneven skin tone while keeping you feeling fresh all day.
-
Gently exfoliate
Be gentle with your underarms. Use a soft exfoliating brush and dip it in water mixed with your usual body wash. Don't rub too hard but give it soft and gentle strokes.
-
Develop a safer shaving routine
Always use a lubricant like a shaving gel to keep the area smooth and moisturised, while reducing the chances of irritation. Know the right hair removal routine for you depending on your skin’s sensitivity and manage how often your shave, pluck, or wax.
-
Wear comfortable clothes that cause less friction:
Keep it comfy by choosing breathable clothes. This greatly decreases the friction that your underarms experience with every movement.
Product recommendation:
NIVEA Pearl & Beauty Even Tone Roll On or Aerosol
Alcohol-free, it offers gentle 48 antiperspirant protection, with Liquorice Root for natural even-toned skin. It also has natural Pearl Extract for soft, smooth, and beautiful skin leaving you with underarms that are too beautiful to hide.
NIVEA Pearl & Beauty Roll on or Aerosol
Alcohol-free, it offers 48H caring protection for smooth and beautiful underarms,. Contains Natural Pearl Extract and Avocado Oil for soft, smooth skin feeling.
