The art and science of looking beautiful is most often staying on top of your beauty regime and where possible, not been afraid of trying new things. So for our DIY beauty today, we are looking at how you can use charcoal and Honey to lighten dark underarms. You might of course have your reservations – just like us….but surprising, it somehow works. This new technique involves pairing charcoal powder and honey to lighten your underarms instantly. Who Wouldn’t Want That?
We all know the power of Charcoal, then add honey, this gives a powerful combination and believe us, it does give an almost instant result. Firstly, be advised that you must stop shaving your under-arm if you are brown skinned, as brown skinned people tend to hyper pigment easily when skin irritation occurs. So you need to wax, laser or thread instead. Okay now let get down to business.
You will need
Activated Charcoal: known for its detoxing abilities and its presence in many facial masks for being able to pull out all forms of impurities. We all know that charcoal is the ultimate purifier which can absorb significant amounts of impurities easily.
Honey: natural lightening agent and moisturiser.
Foundation brush or applicator
Make a Charcoal Paste, by mixing 1 Tablespoon of Honey and 1 Tablespoon of Activated Charcoal
Apply the mixture onto your clean, dry underarms and leave on for 20 minutes. Wipe away the mixture with a warm wash cloth or rinse off in the shower and viola! It has worked its magic.
To see the best results, you have to apply the activated charcoal mixture repeatedly for several weeks.
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