The 5 Step Underarm Skincare Routine you Need to Follow RN

Ladies, it’s time to show some long-overdue love to your underarms! Think about this. Most of us spend a huuuge amount of time, money and effort on our skincare. But we do next to nothing when it comes to taking care of our underarms. In fact, we tend to focus on what we don’t want them to do instead ie. be bumpy, icky or smelly. Even those of us who follow an extensive 5 to 7  step skincare routine for our faces are happy to slather our pits with just about any deo we can find and call it a day. Trust us, your underarms deserve way more care than this. 

We think it’s about time for us to address the ‘underlying’ issues that cause our underarms to become dark, dry and not-so-fresh. Given the fact that your pits do not get enough air and stay moist for long periods of time, it’s imperative that we make it a habit to take proper care of our sensitive underarm skin. Fear not, for we have put together the ultimate 5 step guide to keep your underarms looking and smelling fabulous, always. 

1. Exfoliate: Just like your face, you should exfoliate your underarms once a week. It honestly feels great when you do. Use a mild scrub (you can DIY using sugar and olive oil) or a loofah in the shower.

2. Cleanse: Use a mild cleanser to gently wash away all dirt, residual sweat and impurities and get your underarms squeaky-clean. Avoid any harsh soaps that may dry out your skin. 

3. Hair Removal: Go au natural, wax or shave, it’s totally up to you TBH. Just make sure you use the right kit of tools (a good shaving cream, a fresh and sharp razor, and moisture-plus wax strips to name a few) Oh, and make sure you keep everything sanitized.

4. Get rid of odour: Applying a layer of roll-on deodorant is the best way to keep body odour at bay so that your underarms look, feel and smell fresh all day long. Choosing the right deo is important, so pick one that is not harsh on the skin, like the range of skin-friendly deodorants from NIVEA. Not only are they free of strong perfumes (they still smell fresh and pleasant BTW), they also provide mild and gentle care to give you soft and beautiful underarms. Watch the video below to know more. 

5. DIY underarm TLC: You can opt for quick, easy to do treatments using aloe, coconut oil, lemon, turmeric and milk, all the fabulous stuff we have in our homes that will give you soft and supple underarm skin. Looks like our grandmas had it right all along ladies!

So there you have it, the 5 step skincare routine you can follow to keep your underarms looking and feeling fabulous, always. Apart from these 5 easy-to-follow steps, it’s important to drink plenty of water, eat fresh fruits and veggies and wear natural fabrics that let your underarm skin breathe.