Dark underarms can ruin the attractiveness of sleeveless outfits. If you're troubled by dark underarms preventing you from flaunting that lovely sleeveless dress, here are 4 homemade masks using natural ingredients to help lighten your underarms, ensuring you won't need to keep them hidden under a jacket!

Scrub Mask

Ingredients
- 3-4 tbsp of Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp of Toothpaste
- 1 tsp of Baking Soda

Instructions
1. Pour 3-4 tbsp of coconut oil into a bowl.
2. Add toothpaste and baking soda to the bowl.
3. Thoroughly mix the ingredients.
4. Apply the mask to your underarms.
5. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes until dry.
6. Rinse off with water or wipe with a clean towel.

Pro Tip: Baking Soda acts as an effective exfoliant, unclogging pores and lightening dark underarms.

Toning Mask

Ingredients
- A quarter cup of Gram Flour/Besan
- 1 tbsp of Rice Powder
- 1 tbsp of Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp of Honey
- 1 ½ tbsp of Milk

Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Apply the mask to your underarms.
4. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes.
5. Wash off with warm water.

Pro-Tip: Besan aids in removing dead cells and evening out the skin tone.

Lightening Mask

Ingredients
- Red Lentil Paste or Masoor Dal
- ½ Lemon
- ½ cup of Milk

Instructions
1. Place the red lentil paste in a bowl.
2. Squeeze the lemon into it.
3. Add the milk to the bowl.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Apply the mask to your underarms.
6. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
7. Rinse off with cold or warm water.

Pro-Tip: Masoor Dal works as a great bleaching agent.

Smoothening Mask

Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel or Moisturizer

Instructions
1. Apply aloe vera gel or moisturizer to your underarms.
2. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes.

Pro-Tip: Regular application of aloe vera gel will leave your armpits feeling incredibly smooth!

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