Are you shying away from wearing sleeveless dresses because of dark underarms" You may have noticed that many well-known deodorant brands promise lighten underarms with just a few uses, which is really baffling because regular use of deos is one of the major reasons why underarms turn dark! Instead of looking for deos, creams, and bleaches to lighten underarms, try these 10 homemade masks instead.

What Causes Dark Underarms"

Frequent shaving.
Regular use of deodorants and anti-perspirants.
Hereditary.
Frequent use of hair removal creams.
Lack of exfoliation, dead skin cell buildup.
Acanthosis nigricans, which is a skin condition with dark discoloration of underarm skin along with a velvety texture.

If you have darker under arms due to a medical condition, then you must consult a doctor and take precise care for it rather questing for home remedies. For other below mentioned home remedies may help. 10 Homemade Underarm Whitening Masks:
1. Mix 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoons of sea salt, 1 tablespoons of Honey, 1 tablespoon of Olive oil and 3 drops of lemon juice in a bowl to form a thick paste. Apply it over wet skin and then massage gently for 3 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
2. Potato also works as a natural bleaching agent. You can either rub underarm skin with thinly sliced potatoes, or grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash.
3. Mix 1 tablespoon pineapple juice along with 1 tablespoon honey and ma...