[moomoocows]

My underarms are always so dark even after I shave. It always look like it is still so dirty. I know some marks are the circles where the hair grows (can't think of the word right now). It didn't bother me much since I didn't have to show my armpits much. But in a few weeks I am bound to wear a dress and need to get that underarm looking fresh asap. Any suggestions? Thanks

[Blu_Velvet_Sea]

well i don't know if you can do this since it's soon for you. But ever since I started getting cold weather I've been covering up that area with long sleeves/sweaters. And so I haven't bothered to shave for like a month until I had to. Anyway I noticed that it looked really nice and clean after not shaving for awhile. I think that is the reason why it didn't look so dark. I used a regular razor and creme to shave, so I don't think it's those factors. But I suppose this wouldn't work out well for summer.

so yah, you might find it gross for not shaving regularly. But my rule is shave only if there's a chance it's going to be exposed I do shave more often in the summer though...just in case anyone was wondering!!!!

[mz.carolyn]

You shouldn't shave your underarms; that's why it's so dark. Shaving makes the area darker, like guys with their mustaches/beards. I recommend waxing or plucking (like me...I have so little hair).
To freshen it up? As in...make it less dark? I don't know if that's possible..o_0

[fiery_raye]

i know .. seriously hate it .. lol .. i really have no idea hoe to whiten them either
but my mom also says that shaving is the reason for this .. but plucking just takes
too damn lol .. lol and waxing .. what a pain having to go and it's like paying each
time you go to get it done .. unless you do it yourself .. but idk seems painful lol

[addickshun]

i heard using roll-on deodrant cause dark armpits too.

[moomoocows]

I am not sure it was the shaving nor deodrant (maybe tho) that caused it. Cause before I use to pluck which didn't help and before i tried staying away from deodrant cause i heard it caused cancer. haha. iono.

[dysphoria]

i heard using roll-on deodrant cause dark armpits too.

i think so.. at least the case for me T__T
my armpits used to be pretty white.. and i plucked.
but i've been using roll-on deodorant the past few years, and i've realized how my armpits have gotten darker.. >"< even though i am still plucking.. but yeah..

[Blu_Velvet_Sea]

hm well try exfoliating that area, that helps with ingrown hairs.

[habin_E]

there's a deoderant by dermadoctor that has a lightening property in it.
go to a sephora and they'll find it for you.
it's a great regular deoderant too.

[kathy]

You can try Body Ice, that's what I use. I got it from one of the shops here on soompi (lovinhyesung's shop) - it's a deodorant that also whitens your armpits. It's a spray-on.

[helennn]

I suggest waxing (:
Plucking takes foreverrrrrrr.
& waxing doesn't hurt much.
You could buy a waxing station & leave it at home,
I'm not sure how much it is,
but i have one at home, because my mom is a hair dresser & does waxing xD
& yeah, it's much better than shaving, & it even lasts a lot longer too!
The hair takes a longer period of time to grow back(:
Try it!

[crosshealchild]

omg...i found something that might just help you...but I'm not sure if it will help......i found this
product called TOP Gel....and its suppose to help lighten the dark circles. Read description.
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Top Gel skin


Top Gel offers great products that keep your skin smooth. Their deodorant soap is great for those individuals that produce excess amounts of sweat and want a quality product. Their MCA skin tone gel quickly fade away dark spots, clear tone and lighten skin, in an easy to use tube.

its like 12 dollars.

ps....if it does work...spread the word!! good luck

[Freshh]

try scrubbing it with soap?

[HERMIT]

Just do what I do and DON'T shave your armpit hairs.
Instead, just dye your armpit hairs blond.
I was so amazed how much "lighter" my armpits looked afterward!

[moomoocows]

omg...i found something that might just help you...but I'm not sure if it will help......i found this
product called TOP Gel....and its suppose to help lighten the dark circles. Read description.
pad
Top Gel skin


Top Gel offers great products that keep your skin smooth. Their deodorant soap is great for those individuals that produce excess amounts of sweat and want a quality product. Their MCA skin tone gel quickly fade away dark spots, clear tone and lighten skin, in an easy to use tube.

its like 12 dollars.

ps....if it does work...spread the word!! good luck

I actually read this product on soompi a few days ago and is planning to look for it. However, isn't it for the face? Anyhow I googled it and found 2 different types not sure which.

Scratch that...i reread the thread on top-gel and i am still wary on the ingredients in it. :[
Anyhow my underarm is mainly dark because of the stubs (is that the word?) not cause of the shade of the skin (though it is somewhat a problem)

[addickshun]

i think so.. at least the case for me T__T
my armpits used to be pretty white.. and i plucked.
but i've been using roll-on deodorant the past few years, and i've realized how my armpits have gotten darker.. >"< even though i am still plucking.. but yeah..

plucking doesn't cause anything :x
it's the roll-one deodrant you're using.