Dark underarms usually come from friction, hair removal and irritation. Here are the 7 common causes, a gentle daily routine, the ingredients that help, and a realistic 8-week plan.


Dark underarms usually come from friction, hair removal and irritation. Here are the 7 common causes, a gentle daily routine, the ingredients that help, and a realistic 8-week plan.

Fitkari (alum) helps with underarm odour, but evidence that it lightens dark underarms on its own is weak. Here is how to use fitkari for underarms safely, what to avoid, and what actually helps with brightening.