Get the Smoothest Underarms Ever with These 4 Dermatologist-Approved Tips

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When it comes to achieving smooth skin, exfoliation should be an essential part of your routine. #BeautyRoutine #DeadSkinCells

Exfoliation helps to slough off dead skin cells that can clog pores, while also promoting collagen synthesis to improve texture and maintain plump and tight skin. #HealthySkin #CollagenSynthesis

It is recommended to use a gentle chemical exfoliator for effective dead skin cell removal and unclogging of pores. #ChemicalExfoliation #SkinCareTips

Experts suggest opting for chemical exfoliation over physical exfoliants to avoid causing more trauma to the skin, but rather brightening and enhancing skin quality, especially under the arms. #ChemicalVsPhysicalExfoliation #BrightSkin

Chemical peeling, using acidic solutions like salicylic acid, lactic acid, or glycolic acid, stimulates the skin and results in exfoliation. #ChemicalPeeling #AcidicSolutions

On the other hand, physical exfoliators with small beads can cause irritation and harm the skin, so it is best to avoid them. #PhysicalExfoliation #AvoidIrritation

The key to achieving smooth underarms is to find the right balance between exfoliation and avoiding irritation of the delicate skin. #SmoothUnderarms #DelicateSkin

Experts highly recommend chemical exfoliation for bumpy underarms, starting with once weekly application and gradually increasing as tolerated. Gentle chemical exfoliators like lactic acid are preferred over harsh manual abrasives like sugar scrubs. #ChemicalExfoliants #SmoothUnderarms

Exfoliate on the Regular

When smooth skin is your goal, exfoliation should be carefully worked into your routine. Exfoliation helps slough off dead skin cells—which can clog pores—and promotes collagen synthesis, helping to improve texture and keep the skin plump and tight.

“Use a gentle chemical exfoliator to help remove dead skin cells and unclog pores,” advises Shokeen. “I prefer chemical exfoliation over physical exfoliants so you don’t create more trauma, but gently help to brighten and improve skin quality under the underarms.”

Chemical peeling uses acidic solutions such as salicylic acid, lactic acid, or glycolic acid on the skin to promote stimulation, resulting in exfoliation. Physical exfoliators, such as products with small beads, can cause irritation and trauma to the skin.

“The trick to getting smooth underarms is finding the balance between exfoliating and not irritating this delicate skin,” says Murphy-Rose. She’s also an advocate for chemical exfoliation. “If you have bumpy underarms, I generally recommend [using] a chemical exfoliant,” she tells us. “Start once weekly before increasing only as tolerated. I recommend gentle chemical exfoliators over [harsher] manual abrasives. So, think lactic acid rather than sugar scrubs.”