What to do if your armpits turn dark during pregnancy

Many female friends will experience many symptoms after pregnancy, including in various parts of the body, such as swollen feet and so on. Of course, no matter how much suffering we endure after pregnancy, we think it is worth it because we will soon have our own baby. Let’s talk about what to do if the armpits of pregnant women turn dark during pregnancy? Let us introduce it to you below!

Darkening of the armpits during pregnancy

The darkening of the armpits of pregnant women is due to the hormonal changes in the body after pregnancy. The secretion of progesterone and estrogen is vigorous, causing skin pigmentation; the pituitary gland secretes melanin, which can also cause local skin darkening.

The skin under the armpits is delicate and sensitive, so it is recommended to use high-concentration vitamin C powder or fruit acid lotion to achieve the effect of exfoliation and whitening. To improve the dark skin under the armpits, you can also use some whitening products that can lighten the pigmentation.

VC application method: squeeze a little whitening lotion on the palm of your hand, pour a teaspoon of VC powder, stir evenly, apply it to the dark areas under the armpits, use it every day, and after about a week, there will be obvious improvements.

Fruit acid mask method: Mix fruit acid solution with fresh lemon and water, apply it to the dark areas under the armpits, and wash it off after 15 minutes.

Traditional Chinese Medicine method for whitening underarms: This method is mild and suitable for sensitive skin. The formulated underarm whitening powder can be purchased at drugstores and hospital pharmacies. The ingredients are usually: 1 qian of Angelica dahurica, 1 qian of Bletilla striata, and 1 qian of Coix seed.

Well, the above is some basic description of what we should do if the armpits of pregnant women become dark. Don’t be afraid if this problem occurs. This is actually a normal phenomenon during our pregnancy. In fact, after we give birth to our baby, it will basically return to its original appearance. However, many of us care about it, so we can actually treat it through some of the above methods!