Care of your underarm skin
Relative to other parts of the body, underarm skin is the most sensitive because the skin is thinner and has a weaker barrier. It is sensitive enough that even daily grooming habits such as shaving or plucking can affect the skin.
Underarm darkening or hyperpigmentation may be caused by a number of factors such as genetics, hormonal imbalance, tight clothing and friction of skin rubbing against the other. However, among the major causes are plucking and shaving. Shaving removes layers of skin and leaves minute nicks and cuts, making it vulnerable to skin irritation which leads to darkening. Likewise, plucking leaves the skin red and irritated, which eventually leads to darkening.
The most effective and worry-free option to prevent underarm darkening is laser hair removal. This is expensive yet worth the time and money. But for those who prefer the less expensive route, your best bet is to have a underarm diamond peeling at least once a month. Switching to a milder underarm deodorant also helps. Choose products that contain sunflower seed oil which is a rich source of lipid and water barrier on the skin to protect it from damage caused by hair removal. Wear sleeveless blouses more often and use an underarm night cream.
If your always on the go, laser hair removal is the best for you. I had IPL last year and now i dont need to wax or pluck my armpits anymore. I had undergo 5 sessions only and now i think i only have less 10 strands of hair on my armpits and it doesnt grow fast compare before when i still do waxing or shaving.
For my deodorant, i apply alum crystal (while i’m still wet) after bath and followed it with Milku foot/underarm powder to prevent odor and sweat. It will not make your armpits dark.. i swear..
Milcu doesn’t seem to address the problem of excessive sweating, which is embarassing especially if you’re a regular gym habitue like me. I tried a new product called Driclor by Stiefel and it really works.