• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

DIY Underarm Scrub should be all about natural ingredients, which are gentle on the skin and last long. As the summer season is peaking across India, so is the odour of sweaty underarms. With rising temperatures and regular shaving and usage of harsh, chemical-based deodorants, underarms give off an unpleasant smell but also become dark and sensitive. Therefore, it is time to switch to all-natural, homemade underarm scrubs.

6 DIY Underarm Scrubs At Home :

Each of the below-mentioned DIY underarm scrub recipes makes enough for 1 or 2 applications. Additionally, leftovers recipe you should be refrigerated for your next use as it lasts up to 3-5 days. Exfoliating your underarm 2-3 times a week has many benefits, some of which include increased circulation, removing ingrown hairs and improved uneven tone.

1. Lemon-Sugar Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil.

Preparation:

Mix each ingredient to form a paste. Apply to damp skin, and then gently rub in circular motions for 1 to 2 minutes. Rinse under warm water. Use this DIY underarm scrub twice weekly. This lemon-sugar underarm scrub is best for smell elimination, and it destroys bacteria without drying the skin.

Recommended For You

2. Oatmeal Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons ground oats
  • 1 tablespoon yoghurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Method:

Combine all ingredients and make a smooth paste. Apply to your underarms and gently scrub for a good three minutes, and then leave for five minutes before finally washing off with normal water. This oatmeal underarm scrub is best for gentle and clean underarms, as oatmeal soothes irritation caused by shaving.

3. Coffee Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of used coffee grounds
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Half a teaspoon of vitamin E oil.

Method:

Mix each ingredient thoroughly and scrub gently for 2 to 3 minutes before washing off with cold water. This scrub is good for skin rejuvenation; caffeine helps reduce swelling.

4. Turmeric Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon besan,
  • Half a teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon of rose water
  • 1 teaspoon of milk

Method:

Mix all ingredients and rub for two minutes before washing off after ten minutes. Turmeric underarm scrub works best for skin discolouration, due to curcumin found in turmeric, which brightens the skin, similar to ubtan treatments.

5. Salt-Honey Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice.

Method:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and rub for one minute on damp skin before rinsing off. This salt-honey underarm scrub works for deep cleansing as salt extracts dirt from pores.

6. Aloe Vera Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh aloe vera gel
  • 3 drops of tea tree oil.

Method:

Combine all ingredients, apply, rub for 2 minutes, and wash off. This soothing underarm scrub works effortlessly on razor burns, as aloe vera has a healing effect.

ALSO READ: Papaya vs Watermelon: Which Is Better For Glowing Skin In Summer?

Tips To Use These Underarm Scrubs:

Here is a list of smart tips and hacks to exfoliate your underarms this summer. Each of these scrubs is all-natural are pocket friendly, as they are made from kitchen-staple ingredients. For optimal results, take a look at the list below:

  • Take a shower beforehand for opening pores; pat dry.
  • To exfoliate, only use your fingertips, no tools.
  • Move your hands gently for 1-3 minutes maximum.
  • Apply twice or thrice weekly; avoid application when cuts appear on the skin.
  • Apply your skin-friendly moisturiser after scrubbing and also avoid deodorant for a day or minimum a hour.
  • Protect your underarms from sun exposure while applying a citrus ingredient like lemon to your underarm.
  • Before applying anything to your skin, always do a patch test to ensure that you are not allergic to the ingredients used.
  • Always store leftover DIY scrub in clean, glass containers and shake well before use.

ALSO READ: 4 DIY Summer Face Packs To Keep Your Skin Cool And Fresh

Lastly, always remember to never use underarm scrubs if there are cuts there, as citric acid might make the cuts worse. Additionally, excess scrubbing leads to irritation; use with additional treatment for darkening underarms. However, all these natural ingredients do deep cleaning, and help in keeping your armpits clean and odour-free. Now, say hi to your naturally odour-free scrub recipes. So, which one are you going to try first?


Also In News