AUGUST 2021 | 5 MINUTE READ
By Madame Sweat
Dark armpits, knees, elbows and inner thighs… hyperpigmentation in these areas can be a source of embarrassment for many, especially during the warmer months when clothing becomes more revealing. There is no shortage of facial products on the market targeting dark spots, but the same is not true for the body. So, how do you treat hyperpigmentation? Read on…
Hyperpigmentation, specifically on the body can be caused by many factors, however these are the most common causes and factors you should be aware of:
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If you shave, it is best to shave at night using a shave oil to form a proper barrier on the skin that will reduce the chances of micro-cuts. Also wait 12-24 hours after shaving before applying any body products including deodorant and body lotion.
To learn more about other hair removal methods and their potential to cause irritation and hyperpigmentation, click here.
Underarms are one of the most common areas that experience hyperpigmentation and it is mainly due to the deodorant you use. Avoid these ingredients to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation:
It is also important to note that underarms should always be treated gently. Over-exfoliation with rough scrubs and loofahs will exacerbate hyperpigmentation issues and can lead to very stubborn dark spots.
Kojic acid is one of those ingredients that is not as popular in North America, but is a wonderful ingredient to help treat hyperpigmentation. It is a tyrosine inhibitor which means it prevents dark spots from forming and can effectively minimize dark spot pigmentation.
I developed an all-natural, yet highly effective kojic acid soap called the takesumi bright which be used on underarms, knees, elbows, chest, back, inner thighs and just about anywhere on the body that you have hyperpigmentation. Simply lather for 30 seconds daily on the affect area and rinse off.
Since underarms can be especially stubborn when it comes to treating hyperpigmentation, it will not be enough to avoid irritating ingredients in your deodorant. It’s best to switch to a brightening option like the takesumi bright niacinamide deodorant which combines alpha arbutin and niacinamide to brighten the skin while also controlling odor.
For best results, use the takesumi bright kojic acid bar, followed by the niacinamide deodorant.
If you treat hyperpigmentation without considering sun exposure, your efforts likely be wasted as the sun is one of the most damaging and hyperpigmentation causing factors. Be sure to always use a broad-spectrum SPF when you are going to be in a situation with high sun exposure and be sure to apply regularly. Additionally, wearing a hat, driving gloves and lightweight longer clothing to cover exposed skin will go a long way.
These four tips should help speed up your brightening journey and treat hyperpigmentation issues you may be experiencing once and for all.
Written by Madame Sweat
Clean beauty industry maven and product developer Madame Sweat (Mary Futher) founded kaia naturals after spending 20 years working for global beauty companies. She now shares weekly modern hygiene etiquette advice and solutions for “unsexy” body taboos, with her social media followers and readers.
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Clean beauty industry maven and product developer Madame Sweat (Mary Futher) founded kaia naturals after spending 20 years working for global beauty companies. She now shares advice on modern hygiene etiquette for grooming, hosting, home and travel on Instagram, TikTok and her popular blog called The House of Hygiene.
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