Goodbye winter! Let’s face it, in a couple of months we’ll be wearing a lot less because our wardrobe will mostly be shorts, sleeveless dresses, tank tops, and bathing suits. So if you want to show off your best assets let’s make sure you’re set up for success. With the summer season just around the corner here are 8 tips for getting your body summer ready.
1. Lighten dark patches with lemon
Dark underarms can be downright embarrassing especially when you’re wearing sleeveless tops and when taking those selfies. But dark patches don’t just happen to your arm pits. This discoloration may have been inherited especially if you have dark skin or it has also been associated with medical conditions like diabetes. But guess what? You can also get them from frequent shaving.
The good news is you can actually lighten them. The best part? You can easily make your own home remedy. You can also use it for other areas like your knees and elbows. Here’s how to get rid of dark underarms:
DIY Underarm Lightening Scrub
Ingredients:
- ½ cup baking soda
- ⅛ cup hydrogen peroxide
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions:
- Pour the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a small glass bowl.
- Slowly pour the lemon juice until it forms into a thick paste.
- Apply on your underarms and rub gently.
- Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Test on a small patch first.
Note: do not apply on broken skin or freshly shaved skin.
2. Get rid of “chicken skin”
Do the backs of your arms ever feel rough and bumpy? Well, you’re alone. Did you know that about half of the population suffers from “keratosis pilaris” those nasty bumps referred to as chicken skin. This typically happens when you’re not exfoliating on a regular basis.
When you don’t slough off those dead skin cells they plug up your hair follicles, and the result is those horrible little bumps. The solution? Pure Fiji’s Coconut Crème Body Scrub.
Why does it work? The pineapple extracts and jojoba beads gently buff away dull skin cells and unclog pores to rejuvenate your skin. Vitamin rich coconut crème and exotic nut extracts deeply moisturize and nourish – brightens and tones skin leaving it feeling smooth and revitalized.
