* Lighten those darker areas under your arms
* Non-skin-irritating formulas
* Moisturize skin at the same time
Maybe you’re sweating through your workouts and want to wear a tank top, or maybe you’re heading on vacation and want to slip into that swimsuit. But, if you’re embarrassed about underarm discoloration, you may inclined to roast in more discreet clothes.
Underarm darkening can be caused by any slew of issues, from a build up of dead cells to the wrong antiperspirant or something more serious such as an insulin disorder or hormone therapy. The fact is, it’s a common problem. But, here are four ways you can fight back with needing a doctor’s visit or prescription.
1. Skin Lightening Cream With Kojic Acid
Look on the bright side. When you apply this dreamy Kojic-infused cream to your dark spots, it evens your skin tone and helps eliminate pigmentation. It goes on smooth, absorbs quickly, and leaves your skin feeling revitalized.
2. Pure Kojic Acid Skin Lightening Soap
This Kojic acid soap may very well be the most effective beauty weapon for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Kojic acid comes from the fermentation process used to make sake, and is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment. This soap mixes Kojic acid with coconut oil giving you a rich, luxurious lather that moisturizes as it works to lighten your skin. Great for your every day beauty regime.
3. Nature Republic Cotton Armpit Kit
This underarm scrub gently removes dead skin cells and prevents in-grown hair due to shaving, all while lightening the underarm skin area. It also works as a natural deodorizer, elimintaing the need for harsh antiperspirants. It’s from one of the most popular Korean beauty brands too, so you know there’s already a cult following for this kit.
4. Ulta’s Brightening Vitamin C Body Scrub
Licorice is a not only a treat for your taste buds, it’s also good for your skin. Ulta has combined the brightening powers of Vitamin C and licorice root to make a gentle scrub that will give you a radiant skin tone and leave you smelling great.