Dark inner thighs – is a problem that most of us have, but are too afraid to admit so we end up thinking that we are the only ones with it. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman; the chances of you having dark skin on your inner thighs are the same. It’s a condition that’s often ignored because dark inner thighs are not visible and remains hidden until someone decides to wear shorts or skirts.
So, what’s the reason behind dark inner thighs and what can we do about this condition?
Let’s start with the “what”
There are plenty of factors that cause the skin on your inner thighs to darken. These are lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and side-effects from cosmetic procedures. It may seem like it’s just a hyper pigmentation but the truth is, dark inner thighs are so much more than just that.
Other factors:
1. Medicinal side-effects
Drugs are well-meaning but some of them have negative effects on our skin. This leads to pigmentations in different parts of the body, which causes the skin on the inner thighs to darken.
2. Diabetes and resistance to insulin
If you are suffering from insulin resistance, there’s a high chance that you have dark skin not just on your inner thighs, but also on your neck, armpits, and back.
3. Using chemical and cosmetic products
There are plenty of cosmetic products for different purposes. While these products aim to make our lives easier and help us reach our hair and skin goals, these products still contain harmful chemicals that cause the skin on the inner thighs to darken.
4. Hormonal Changes
It sounds unfair but women are more at risk of dark inner thighs and armpits than men. Blame it on hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, menstruation, and puberty. Dark inner thighs are inevitable during menopause and pregnancy.
5. Too much sun exposure
Staying out in the sun for hours can cause your inner thighs to darken. While sun bathing gives your skin beautiful golden glow, it has a negative effect on body parts with delicate skin (this includes your inner thighs).
6. Hair waxing
Many women go to salons to get unwanted hair removed. When the hair removal technique is not executed properly, it leads to dark skin on the butt, back, and inner thighs.
7. Workout
It’s perfectly fine to workout to shed off those stubborn pounds but when workout sessions are done daily and for long hours, it leads to sweating and friction between the skin that causes the inner thighs to darken.
8. Poor hygiene
Various skin problems such as pigmentation, acne, dark neck, dark inner thighs are all caused by having a poor skin care regimen and hygiene.
9. Obesity
Obese and overweight people are prone to dark inner thighs because their thighs rub against their pants or each other when they walk. This causes a friction on the very delicate inner thigh skin.
Now, let’s talk about the “how”
Various skin conditions can be treated by homemade and natural treatments. While there are cosmetic products and treatments for various skin conditions that produce fast
results, you’re still better off with natural remedies because they are safer plus, there are no side-effects.
Majority of the homemade and natural treatments for dark inner thighs are quite similar to remedies for skin lightening. Do take note that the skin on your inner thighs are very delicate and you must be cautious in choosing ingredients to prevent skin irritation.
Here are some natural remedies to lighten your dark inner thighs:
Potato
This delicious starchy vegetable gives you energy and nutrients that are beneficial to your body. It also has cosmetic properties that can help lighten the skin on your inner thighs. The fresh juice from a raw potato can help lessen the dark circles and puffiness under your eyes. Potatoes have high levels of vitamin C and natural skin whitening agents that can lessen skin hyper pigmentation.
You don’t need to worry about applying potatoes on your delicate thigh skin. Its skin friendly ingredients improve and lighten your skin complexion instantly. You can use potatoes on any skin type. It doesn’t damage the skin, and you can use it more than once a day or until you are satisfied with the results.
Potato recipe for dark inner thighs:
You will need:
- A clean cotton ball
- Two raw potatoes
- A peeler
- A thin cloth or sieve
- A juicer or grater
Do this:
- Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
- Use the grater to shred the potato.
- Extract the juice from the grated potato by wrapping them in a thin cloth and crushing them.
- Put the clean cotton ball in the fresh potato juice.
- Wipe the soaked cotton ball on your dark inner thighs.
- Let the juice dry on your skin for thirty minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
Here’s another recipe:
- Peel off the potato skin.
- Chop the potato into tiny pieces.
- Put the small potato pieces in the juicer.
- Use a thin cloth or sieve to extract the juice.
- Soak a clean cotton ball in the fresh potato juice.
- Wipe the cotton ball on your skin.
- Rinse after half an hour.
When using the potato recipe…
- Use a gentle soap to wash your inner thighs and pat them dry with a soft towel before applying the fresh potato juice.
- If you see white deposits on your skin after applying the fresh potato juice, don’t worry. Those white deposits are dried potato juice and they appear that way because potatoes are starchy. You can remove the deposit by washing it off with warm water.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood has soothing, cool, and skin lightening properties that are perfect in treating dark inner thighs. It helps improve the pigmentation of the skin on the dark inner thighs and lessen the skin irritation.
Here are some ways to use sandalwood to lighten dark inner thighs:
- Add a small amount of water to sandalwood powder and mix until you get a smooth paste.
- Rub the sandal wood against a stone. Add some water to get the paste.
- Use the tip of your fingers to apply the paste on your inner thighs.
- Leave the paste on your skin.
- Rinse after half an hour.
Sandalwood soothes the skin irritation. It’s a great remedy for people whose dark inner thighs are caused by excess weight or obesity because of too much friction.
Lemon
Lemon, a natural bleaching agent and skin whitener, is a staple in skin lightening treatments. It treats uneven skin tone and pigmentation.
There are plenty of ways to use lemon in getting rid of dark inner thighs:
1. Fresh Lemon
You can use lemon directly on your skin to improve the pigmentation of your skin. No need to add other ingredients.
You will need:
- Two fresh lemons
Here’s how:
- Slice the lemon and squeeze to extract the juice.
- Wipe the fresh lemon juice on your dark inner thighs.
- Rinse after twenty minutes.
You may also want to…
- Slice the lemon in half.
- Get the sliced lemon and rub it directly on the dark inner thigh skin for five to ten minutes.
- Let the juice dry and then rinse after twenty minutes.
- Keep doing this remedy until you see results.
2. Fresh Lemon Juice Spray
This is excellent for people who have sensitive skin.
You will need:
- Water
- Two fresh lemons
- A small spray bottle
Here’s how:
- Slice a lemon in half.
- Squeeze to extract the juice.
- Pour the juice in the spray bottle.
- Add some water and shake the bottle.
- Spray the fresh lemon juice on your dark inner thighs.
- Rinse after fifteen minutes.
3. Lemon Lotion
This remedy is perfect for people who have dark inner thighs and dry skin.
You will need:
- A clean cotton ball
- Fresh lemon juice
- Glycerin
Here’s how:
- Pour equal parts of fresh lemon juice and glycerin in a clean bowl.
- Mix until it becomes a homogenous mixture.
- Put the cotton ball in the lemon and glycerin solution.
- Wipe the soaked cotton ball on the dark skin.
- Rinse after fifteen to twenty minutes.
When using the lemon recipe…
While using lemon to lighten dark inner thighs works (thank you citric acid!), it’s important to be patient because the results take some time. You can speed up the process by adding some ingredients.
Here are some things to take note of:
- Stay away from the sun. Try not to wear shorts or mini dresses after applying fresh lemon juice on your inner thighs.
- Avoid cosmetic treatments after applying lemon on your dark inner thighs.
- Lemon remedies for dark inner thighs should be done once a day.
- If you decide to use raw lemons to lighten the skin on your inner thighs, do it every other day to prevent irritation.
- Use a gentle moisturizer after washing your thighs.
- Don’t leave the lemon juice on your skin for more than twenty minutes.
Warning:
If you:
- Recently shaved your hair
- Recently had a bikini wax
- Have super sensitive skin Do not apply fresh lemon juice on your inner thighs.
Yogurt
Yogurt has nourishing, soothing, and antibacterial properties that can help keep the skin healthy while trying to lighten dark inner thighs. When you apply curd or yogurt topically, it cleans the skin and gets rid of bacteria.
Here’s how:
- Spread some plain yogurt on the dark inner thigh skin.
- Leave it there for fifteen minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
Tomatoes
Oral intake or topical application of tomatoes are both beneficial for the skin. It’s a great way to treat skin pigmentation and it also functions as a natural sun block. Although they don’t act as bleaching agents, they can enhance your skin tone and pigmentation. You can use tomatoes on any skin type without having to worry about the possible side effects.
Here’s how:
- Get some fresh tomatoes, slice and grind them to extract the juice. Apply the fresh lemon juice on your dark inner thighs.
- Slice the tomatoes. Rub the tomato slice on your skin if you’re not too keen on applying the tomato pulp on your skin.
Natural Masks for Dark Inner Thighs
Mix equal parts of the following ingredients to lighten the skin on your inner thighs:
1. Vinegar and Potato Juice
Vinegar has natural properties that can help lighter your skin but since it’s acidic, you cannot use it directly on your skin. Add some potato juice to dilute the acidity of vinegar before application.
2. Honey and Potato Juice
This mixture gets rid of dirt and other impurities while treating dark inner thighs.
3. Potato and Oatmeal
Use this mixture to exfoliate your skin. Oatmeal will scrub those dead skin cells away while the potato’s skin lightening properties will give you fairer inner thighs.
4. Honey, Lemon, and Yogurt
Blend equal portions of these ingredients and apply the mixture on your dark inner thighs.
5. Honey and Lemon
If you have sensitive skin, you can mix lemon with some honey before applying it on your dark inner thigh.
Coconut Water
Coconut water maintains the electrolyte balance in our body while keeping the skin nourished and rejuvenated. Topical application of coconut water helps lighten the dark skin on the inner thigh.
Here’s how:
- Drink a glass of coconut water once or twice a day.
- Put a small amount of coconut water on your dark inner thighs. No need to rinse it. If you don’t feel comfortable, wait for 30-40 minutes before rinsing.
- Dilute fresh lemon juice in coconut water before application if you have sensitive skin.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera gel is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants that can heal various skin conditions instantly. It has skin tightening and rejuvenating properties plus, it’s one of the highly recommended remedies for dark inner thighs.
Here’s how:
- Cut an aloe vera leaf to get the gel.
- Apply the gel on the pigmented part of your inner thighs.
- Rinse after half an hour.
