If you’re expecting the next big secret to reducing underarm discoloration and getting rid of your dark underarms, let me stop you right there.
There is no quick fix to getting rid of underarm discoloration and that is a fact.
But what I have for you today may surprise you.
Yep, I’m talking about Hyaluronic acid (HA), something many people talk about but very very little research has been done on.
So does it help with dark underarms?
Does Hyaluronic Acid Help Dark Underarms?
Hyaluronic acid also helps with skin hydration and water retention, so it’s often used to treat dark underarms.
Whether hyaluronic acid will help you achieve lighter, more even-toned underarms depends on the cause of your discoloration.
If your skin is dry and flaky from too much exfoliation or shaving without moisturizing afterward, hyaluronic acid may be able to fix this problem.
But if you have dark underarms because of an underlying medical condition, such as hyperpigmentation (brown patches caused by sun exposure), there’s no evidence that hyaluronic acid can help lighten them.
How does it work?
The idea behind using hyaluronic acid for dark underarms is that this substance will increase the amount of moisture in your armpit area, which may help lighten the discoloration by exfoliating dead skin cells faster than normal so they can make way for new ones with more melanin (pigment) producing activity.
How to use hyaluronic acid to help dark underarms
How to use hyaluronic acid for dark underarms:
1. Wash your armpits
Wash your armpits with mild soap and warm water, then dry well.
2. Apply hyaluronic acid serum
Apply a thin layer of the hyaluronic acid serum over the dark areas on your armpits.
3. Let it absorb into your skin
Let it absorb into your skin for at least 20 minutes (preferably longer).
4. Wipe off excess serum
Wipe off any excess serum from your skin with a tissue or cloth, then wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
5. Apply sunscreen
Apply sunscreen before going outdoors to prevent further darkening of your armpits.
6. Repeat twice daily
Repeat these steps twice daily for best results (morning and night).
After about two weeks of treatment, you should notice that the dark spots on your armpits are starting to fade away into lighter patches of skin color that blend in more seamlessly with the rest of your body!
Continue using this treatment until all of the dark patches have disappeared entirely!
If you want even better results than this, try using our Black Underarm Cream along with the hyaluronic acid serum as well
Which acid is best for dark underarms?
There are a few different types of acids that can help with discoloration, but hyaluronic acid is the best.
It’s a naturally occurring substance in your body that can be used to treat dark underarms.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and salicylic acid also work well at lightening skin tone and reducing inflammation.
Glycolic acid works well too, but it may cause irritation for some people (particularly if you have sensitive skin).
Lactic acid has been shown to reduce hyperpigmentation as well but isn’t as effective as AHA or salicylic acids at lightening dark underarms
Final Thoughts
Hyaluronic Acid does help with dark underarms!
However, before taking any supplement or cream please consult your doctor.
You can also do a patch test to see if the product causes any adverse reaction for you.
