You may be giving your face, legs, and body the utmost care. You might even be going for professional treatments frequently in addition to regular skincare routines, but areas like the décolletage, elbows, knees, and underarms are somehow always forgotten or overlooked. In this article, we'll show you how to finally experience the joy of freely raising your arms by focusing on underarm care, which is often neglected.
1. Make exfoliation a habit.
If you aim for smooth underarms, just like the rest of your body, you should make exfoliation a regular routine for your underarms, just as you do for your legs and body. Exfoliation, essential for removing dead skin and opening pores, also stimulates collagen production, helping the skin texture look firmer, smoother, and more beautiful. Unlike the rest of the body, instead of using granular exfoliants, opt for exfoliants containing ingredients like salicylic acid, lactic acid, or glycolic acid for your underarms. If you're using it for the first time, you can start with once a week. As your skin gets used to it, you can increase the frequency. Once you make it a regular routine, you'll automatically know when to apply it.
2. Moisture, Moisture, Moisture
The skin that covers our entire body is also present under our armpits, but most people don't even think about it. Moisture is essential for healthy skin. Just as you use moisturizer regularly every day for your face, the same rule applies to your armpits. Moisturize your armpits when you moisturize your body after showering. This will soften and soothe your armpits, reducing the risk of irritation and inflammation. Don't forget to moisturize generously after exfoliation!
3. If you use a razor...
If you're using shaving for unwanted hair, and you're doing it on dry skin, stop immediately. If you want baby-soft and smooth underarms, always use a skin product before shaving. Don't shave on dry skin without applying shaving gel or foam. Dry shaving can cause ingrown hairs and a rough appearance under the arms. It can also cause irritation. One of the most important points is to shave mostly before showering. However, since hairs will soften after a warm shower, shaving after a shower is better. Afterwards, you need to exfoliate to prepare the skin for shaving before removing the hairs. You must also be careful with the razor. A dull razor will irritate your skin, and you shouldn't use the same razor many times. And don't forget to apply moisturizer afterward!
4. Laser is a long-lasting and effective solution.
You might prefer waxing to shaving, but why not consider laser hair removal? Laser hair removal is an excellent option for those seeking a permanent solution. While it takes a little longer, the result is smooth underarms. This method might be especially suitable for you if you've been using razors for years and struggling with ingrown hairs. If you opt for laser hair removal, follow the aftercare instructions of the clinic throughout the process. After you've removed all the hair and finished the laser treatment, don't forget to exfoliate and moisturize regularly!