Okay, so I’ve been dealing with this annoying thing where my underarms are darker than the rest of my skin. It’s not a huge deal, but it does make me a little self-conscious when I wear sleeveless tops. I did some digging online and found out that glycolic acid might help. It’s supposed to be good for exfoliating and brightening the skin, so I figured, why not give it a shot?
I started by buying a glycolic acid toner. I just went with a normal one, not too strong or anything, to see how my skin would react. The first few times I used it, I just did a patch test on my inner arm to make sure I didn’t have any kind of allergic reaction. It is a kind of acid after all.
After a couple of days of patch testing with no issues, I started applying the toner to my underarms. I’d just pour a little bit onto a cotton pad and swipe it across my armpits after showering. And let me tell you, it tingled a little bit. Not painful, just a slight tingling sensation, which I guess is normal when you’re using an acid.
At first, I didn’t really notice any difference. But after a few weeks of consistently using the toner, I started to see some changes. I was a little surprised to see that my underarms did start to look a bit brighter. It wasn’t a drastic change, but they definitely looked more even-toned compared to before.
- Week 1: Started patch testing, no irritation.
- Week 2: Began applying to underarms, slight tingling.
- Week 3: No noticeable changes yet.
- Week 4: Underarms started looking slightly brighter.
I also noticed that the skin in my armpits felt smoother. Glycolic acid is supposed to help with cell turnover, so I guess that’s what was happening. It felt like the toner was helping to get rid of some of the dead skin cells, making the area smoother overall. I did not even know I had dead skin cells until I did this.
Another thing I noticed was that my underarms seemed to sweat less. I don’t know if that’s a direct result of the glycolic acid or just a coincidence, but I’ll take it! Less sweat means less chance of any unwanted odor, which is always a plus. Maybe this is why some people use glycolic acid.
I kept using the glycolic acid toner for a couple more weeks, and the results continued to improve. I know it’s not a miracle worker, but the toner definitely helped lighten my underarms and made the skin there feel smoother and less sweaty. I don’t think I would recommend it for people who have dry or sensitive skin.
My Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m pretty happy with my little experiment. It wasn’t a quick fix, but it did make a noticeable difference over time. I’ll probably continue using the glycolic acid toner a few times a week just to maintain the results. It’s a pretty low-maintenance way to keep my underarms looking and feeling good, so why not? This will probably be my routine moving forward.
If you’re dealing with a similar issue, I’d say it’s worth giving glycolic acid a try. Just remember to start slow, do a patch test, and be patient. It might take some time to see results, but it could be worth it in the end.
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