Perfumes and Deodorants:

All those body sprays and deodorants you put on your skin ingest nasty chemicals, which not only make your under arm skin worse but will also affect your health. Opt for a natural deodorant that does not contain difficult-to-pronounce ingredients. Sweating is actually good for you as it is one of the ways your body excretes waste. Unlike regular deodorants, it does not block your underarm skin to produce sweat. Your skin breathes and at the same time, prevents it from smelling bad. Don't have a natural deo handy?? No worries ladies :) Just grab some coconut oil and rub it into your armpits. Coconut oil has anti bacterial, anti fungal properties and makes sure your arm pits don't stink!! You can also add a drop of tea tree oil or any other essential oil for added benefits, but this step is completely optional. 

Tight Clothing:

Do you know that your tight clothing can be  a reason for smelly, dark pits? Tight, synthetic clothes don't allow your skin to breathe and the constant friction causes discoloration. Opt for cotton based clothes, that are not too tight and are stylish at the same time.

Shaving:

Shaving your under arms is a big NO NO!! This is the most common culprit for dark pits!! Some women opt for shaving because they it is convenient, quicker and involves no pain. But remember ladies, no pain no gain. Shaving your under arm hair actually makes it grow thicker and stronger, which none of us want. Waxing is a far better alternative as it removes the hair from the root and also gets rid of the dead skin. If you don't want to wax in that area or if your under arm skin is too sensitive for waxing, you can also go for permanent laser hair removal. But always remember to take expert advice and ensure that it is suitable for you, before taking a step.

Unhealthy food: 

Yes, you heard it right!! You are what you eat and eating unhealthy foods will accumulate toxins in your body. They come out through sweat and all the junk food you dumped into your belly shows its effect in the form of bad smell! Eat healthy and if you still experience problem, try avoiding foods like onion, garlic and coffee. Always Experiment to figure out the culprit because every body is different.

Now that we have talked about the common factors that affect your under arm well being, lets also talk about some home made remedies that can detox your under arms and reduce discoloration.

1. Bentonite Clay Mask:

Bentonite clay is amazing for controlling body odors!! I have used several natural deodorants over the years and I have observed that those with Bentonite clay in them are more effective in controlling the body odor than the ones which don't have this magical ingredient!! So why not include this in your under arm routine and detox them ?Take a tablespoon of bentonite clay and mix it with rose water. Apply it evenly and leave for 10-15 mins till it is dry. Then wash it off!! Repeat this once a week.

2. Lemon and honey mask:

Lemon is mother nature's bleach!! Honey is a good anti bacterial agent and a combination of these two ingredients can give you smooth, even toned armpits. You can use this  mask everyday.

3. Potato and cucumber mask:

If you suffer from dark under arms, then this is going to be your go-to treatment from now on! Both these ingredients contain mildly acidic properties that lighten your skin, when used on a consistent basis.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar:

It is anti- bacterial and regulates the PH balance. Once in a while, rub your under arms with a few drops of unfiltered, raw apple cider vinegar and wash it off after a few minutes. 

5. Baking Soda:

Last but not least, baking soda is amazing in controlling body odors and removing dead skin cells. Mix a spoonful of baking soda with water. Apply and leave it on for 5 mins and wash it off. Do this once a week for best results.

Above all, regular exfoliation is a must, especially before you remove hair. It prevents in grown hair and gets rid off dead skin. 

That's it girls!! These are my favorite tips for healthy,baby soft under arms. Enjoy and bye for now :)