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What Is Whitening Deodorant?

Sarah Sullins
Sarah Sullins

Whitening deodorant is best described as a deodorant that is used to help stop sweating and lighten darker armpits. Whether the dark armpits are caused by genetics or some other problem, they can usually be treated with this deodorant. Those who are sensitive to certain products may find using this deodorant very helpful as well. Whitening deodorant is specifically designed for sensitive skin and for those with allergies.

Although more complete solutions, such as whitening and peeling sets, are available on the market for use, whitening deodorant often preferable because it is simple and convenient. Whitening deodorant is chosen by those who need it for everyday use. Those who have dark armpits usually find it to be simple solution for a sometimes embarrassing problem.

A whitening deodorant may help lighten the skin under the arms.
A whitening deodorant may help lighten the skin under the arms.

Especially in light skinned people, dark armpits are usually caused by the constant rubbing of tight clothing on sensitive underarm skin. This problem can also be caused by reactions to different antiperspirants, excess skin around the armpit, and the buildup of dead skin. Some of the other causes of dark armpits can include improper shaving, dark hair follicles, or even improper washing. It can also simply be caused by genetic factors.

Whitening products can be used to even the color of a woman's underarms.
Whitening products can be used to even the color of a woman's underarms.

Having dark armpits can cause low self-esteem and embarrassment. It can also cause so much self-consciousness that individuals refuse to wear shirts that may reveal their armpits. They may not have the confidence to go out on a date or even be themselves around friends and family members. Individuals may also close themselves off from the outside world and refuse to participate in sports or other events they would love to be a part of.

Whitening deodorant can be purchased in a store, but it can also be made at home by those who wish to save a little bit of money. Certain body scrubs may be used to help with this problem, as well as rubbing lemon slices on the armpits two times each week. When the lemon is allowed to dry, some change in the color of the skin may occur. Each of these home remedy solutions may dry out the skin, though, so lotion may need to be used as a moisturizer.

Saving money with these home remedies may be a good solution, if they are successful in lightening dark armpits. If home remedies do not help, though, whitening deodorant can be purchased in many retail stores and online. The cost of purchasing real whitening deodorant may outweigh the few pennies saved with a home remedy, especially if the deodorant can ultimately put a stop to a sufferer's self-imposed ostracism by helping to resolve this condition.

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    • A whitening deodorant may help lighten the skin under the arms.
      By: Dmitry Vereshchagin
      A whitening deodorant may help lighten the skin under the arms.
    • Whitening products can be used to even the color of a woman's underarms.
      By: Artem Furman
      Whitening products can be used to even the color of a woman's underarms.