Create even toned underarms by summer in 3 simple steps

I took a strengths assessment once and one of my strengths (as revealed by the results) described me as "futuristic." Meaning that I'm always thinking about and creating a vision what lays ahead.  So it's no surprise to me that I'm already wanting to plan for spring and summer even before the new year begins.

I'm not sure where it came from, but the idea came of seeing if it's possible to even out the skin color of my under arms.  They aren't exceptionally dark but I thought to myself "wouldn't it be great if I could make them more like the rest of my skin color"?

So off I went into the world of the internet in search of answers.  "Seek and you shall find."  The advice was pretty consistent so I'm confident in moving forward and adding the techniques into my routine.

Here's what I'll be doing:

First and foremost, I will give up the act of shaving using a razor.  Shaving doesn't reach the hairs below the surface of my skin which allows for stubble to appear almost immediately.  As we know, that darn stubble provides a shadow which gives the appearance of darker armpits. They also say that shaving promotes the buildup of dead skin cells as it tries to protect itself from the constant irritation of regular shaving.   So instead of razors, I have the option of waxing or using an epilator.  I'm a technology buff so I think I'll go with option 2. We'll see what happens.

Another contributor to dark underarms could be related to our deodorant. we're told to stay away from traditional deodorants that contain aluminum which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease and certain types of cancer.  A while back I switched to a natural deodorant which helps keep me dry without the harmful ingredients.  During my search I also learned that using Apple Cider Vinegar & water underarms can also help with fighting odor. I'll be implementing this step since I already use ACV as a toner.

Finally, I'll be adding exfoliation into my ritual.  I'm not sure why I haven't been doing this sooner!  You all know that I've discussed exfoliation numerous times. I thought my exfoliation routine was air tight until I realized that I was skipping my underarms.  Exfoliation will remove the dead skin that accumulates in that area and will reveal younger, brighter skin over time.  So as of this moment, I'll begin to exfoliate everywhere including my underarms.

That's it! Three simple adjustments to my current ritual and I'll have smooth, even-toned underarms by spring.

Give it a shot and let me know if it works for you.