How To Lighten Dark Inner Thighs Naturally

 Dark inner thighs is a common problem among young women and men. These do not look flattering at all especially when you are wearing that micro mini skirt or tiny shorts. Worry not because there are some simple and natural ways to get rid of dark inner thighs easily and fast.

 

There are following plausible reasons for black inner thighs:

 

• Continuous abrasion between the inner thighs skin.
• Sun Damage
• Dry Skin
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Friction from tight clothing

 

In this article, I am going to share with you some amazing natural and homemade recipes to lighten dark inner thighs. The skin between thighs is thin, dry, and sensitive, and hence the remedies here involved those ingredients that not only lighten the skin tone but also moisturize and hydrate the skin.

 

So, without any further delay. Let’s begin!!

 

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1. Red Lentils ( Masoor Daal)

 

Red lentils are very effective in lightening the skin tone and exfoliating the dead skin cells. These lentils, when applied as a pack, removes pigmentation gradually, giving you smooth and clear skin.

 

How to use:

 

Soak 1 cup of red lentils in water overnight. Grind them to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the inner thighs for 10-15 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat after every 3 days.

 

2. Aloe Vera Gel

 

I have raved about the medicinal qualities of aloe vera gel many times on this blog. Aloe vera gel soothes the irritated and inflamed skin and lightens the skin color.

 

Because of continuous rubbing, inner thigh’s skin gets irritated, and application of aloe vera gel helps to revive the damaged cells.

 

How to use:

 

Take 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel ( taken directly from the plant) (only transparent portion) or packaged 100% pure aloe vera gel in a bowl. Add a pinch of turmeric to it and mix it properly. Now apply this paste on the black portion of inner thighs like you would apply a lotion. Leave it there, you do not need to wash it.

 

Repeat daily.

 

3. Cucumber Juice

 

Cucumber juice has skin lightening properties. This also calms down the irritated and red skin due to continuous friction.

 

How to use:

 

Grate one cucumber in a bowl. Squeeze the grated cucumber to expel out the juice from it. Apply this juice on the dark portion of your inner thighs and leave for 20 minutes, then wash with plain water. Follow with a good moisturizer.

 

4. Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

 

Again, lemon juice has skin bleaching properties that lighten skin tone. Coconut oil helps to moisturize the dried blackened skin.

 

How to use:

 

Take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and squeeze half lemon in it. Mix properly and massage it on the affected area for 5 minutes, then leave for additional 10 minutes before rinsing with water. If skin feels dry, apply moisturizer.

 

5. Yogurt

 

Yogurt (curd) is rich in lactose. Hence, it lightens skin color as well as nourishes the skin to give you unblemished and polished skin.

 

How to use:

 

Take 2 tablespoons of yogurt (curd), 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of turmeric in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients to form a uniform paste. Apply this mixture on the targeted area for 10-15 minutes, then wash with plain water.

 

Natural Scrubs To Lighten Dark Inner Thighs

 

Sometimes too much dead skin is accumulated on the inside of the thighs, making it look darker than the surrounding skin. In such cases simple scrubbing can remove the accumulated dead skin, revealing your actual skin tone.

 

Here are the home remedies to make natural scrubs for dark inner thighs:

 

1. Oatmeal Scrub

 

Oatmeal is a natural exfoliator that gently removes dead skin cells. Mixed with a proper medium such as honey or yogurt, it provides skin scrubbing along with nutrition.

 

How to use:

 

Grind a bowl of oatmeal in a grinder. Now mix the honey ( for dry skin ) or yogurt ( for oily skin ) to form a thick paste. Apply this mixture on the inner thigh area and start massaging gently in a circular motion for 5-7 minutes, then rinse with water.

 

2. Orange Peel Scrub

 

If you haven’t yet discovered this amazing ingredient, then you are missing some of the most amazing skincare advantages of orange peel. Orange peel is extremely effective in removing dead skin cells and at the same time, it lightens the skin color.

 

Dry orange peel in the sun and grind them in a mixture, or purchase an orange peel powder online or offline. Mix some yogurt in it and apply it to the dark area. Massage in a circular motion for 10 minutes, then wash with plain water.

 

3. Sugar, Lemon, and Honey Scrub For Dark Inner Thighs

 

Sugar is an excellent natural exfoliant because of its granular structure. When mixed with lemon juice and honey, it bestows skin lightening and nourishing properties.

 

How to use:

 

Mix 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice and honey in a bowl. Now gently scrub with this paste so as not to cause irritation or redness for around 5-7 minutes, then wash with lukewarm water.

 

Note: Before using any of the above-mentioned ingredients, make sure to take a patch test so as to ensure that you are not allergic to any of them. Also, if after using these remedies you are not seeing any difference within 1-2 months, feel free to consult a dermatologist so that he will prescribe you some medications and ointments. Other than that, natural ways do take some time to show visible results, and hence you need to be patient while trying any of the recipe.

 

Important Points To Remember

 

In addition to the above-presented recipes, it is important to note that there are some precautionary measures that you need to follow to further avoid the darkening of inner thighs. Moreover, the home remedies to lighten inner thighs will work effectively if you care for the skin to prevent further damage.

 

Below are some precautionary measures that you should follow along with the natural remedies:

 

1. Minimize Chafing

 

Chafing is the most common reason for dark inner thighs. Chafing is nothing but the skin irritation caused by the continuous abrasion of the skin with tight clothes, bad cloth material, heavy thighs, etc. This leads to redness, dryness, and prolonged chafing caused by permanent dark inner thighs.

 

Chafing is commonly seen among people whose thighs rub together when they walk and who wear mostly tight bottom clothes such as non-stretchable jeans. People who are overweight usually suffer from this phenomenon.
Chafing results in a red rash and in severe cases may also cause bleeding and crusting.

 

In order to minimize chafing follow the below rules:

 

• Choose bottoms that are breathable and soft such as cotton and rayon so that the harsh fabric does not rub against your skin to cause irritation.
• If you have heavy thighs that rub against each other then make sure to either wear cotton shorts or pajamas underneath the dress to create a barrier between the thighs.
• Apply mild moisturizer or baby powder to minimize the friction between thighs.

 

2. Use Sunscreen with Short Clothes

 

When you are wearing any short bottoms such as shorts or skirts, then make sure to apply sunscreen on your legs including your inner thighs.

 

The skin on the inner thighs is sensitive and is more prone to damage via harsh sun rays. Hence, never forget to apply sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 on the exposed body parts before going out in the sun.

 

If you do not know how to select sunscreen for your skin type and requirements? And what is the significance of SPF? Then check out this fantastic article on this blog. How To Decide Which Sunscreen Is Best For You?

 

3. Avoid Hot Water

 

If your skin is already irritated, then do not spill hot water on the inner thigh area as this will worsen the rash. Some people think that dark inner thighs are the result of accumulated dirt and hence they try to remove it using hot water.

 

Always keep in mind that it is a skin condition and it can only be healed by proper care.

 

4. Keep Skin Moisturized

 

Apart from using above mentioned homemade recipes, it is important to keep your inner thighs moisturized. Reasons for this are two: first, moisturized skin recover fast and soothes out the redness, and second, it prevents further chafing.

 

While selecting moisturizer, make sure to choose the one that is lightly perfumed and has high moisturising abilities.

 

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