So I must confess… I am insecure about my arms, especially my armpits.
Everyone has an area or body part that we are especially sensitive to. So yes, no matter how much love yourself you practice, there will still be things that are a struggle to love. BUT, it’s important to remember that there’s nothing wrong with you or that precious part of your body.
We are conditioned to believe that anything less than the society’s definition of perfection is something that needs to be changed. However, I’ve found that, the more I embrace my imperfections, the better and more confident I feel.
So I decided to give my arms and armpits the love they deserved for the past 35 years of my life. Better late than never!
My particular insecurities stem from horny pilaris (aka chicken skin) on my upper arms, cellulite and dry skin. So I went and researched what would be good products to use on my arms, and through trial and error, I’ve found a few products that really work at helping my skin. My body in that area feels pampered and in turn, makes me feel more confident wearing sleeveless!
5 products that I love for arms and underarms!
This dermatologist-developed formula is very gentle and exfoliates the skin with salicylic and lactic acid, as well as hydrating with hyaluronic acid.
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I love the entire Dove skincare line. In my experience, they are always gentle and effective! They recently launched this new line of antiperspirant products that are water-based, alcohol-free, and contain skin-restoring glycerin!
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This lightweight gel cream is perfect for the warmer months! It absorbs quickly and helps to firm and even skin tone. The active ingredients in this gel cream are CoQ10, L-Carnitine and Lotus Extract, they recommend using it twice daily for best results!
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This cult favorite is loved for a reason! Besides the incredible fragrance (think Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Pistachio), it’s packed with moisturizing ingredients like Cupuaçu Butter, Açaí Oil, and Coconut Oil. This rich cream also contains caffeine, which helps with blood circulation!
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This detox mask is made with natural ingredients. First, charcoal pulls impurities to the surface of the skin. Kaolin clay then “traps” those impurities to prevent them from being reabsorbed into the skin. Next, glycolic acid, a potent AHA, combines with willow bark extract and tea tree oil to exfoliate and brighten skin.
This is a great weekly treatment for underarm odor!
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I was lucky enough to try Dove’s Ultimate Antiperspirant before it came out, and I love how it feels and looks under my arms. So I decided to contact Dove and ask exactly *how* they did it.
- Is this the brand’s first water-based deodorant?
This is our first product to use water-based technology, which means some ingredients are delivered in water and emulsified in oils and waxes before it is cooled and hardened into a thick cream.
- Being water-based, does it change the effectiveness of deodorants (aka deodorants you might use at the gym)?
Dove Ultimate Antiperspirant provides up to 48 hours of odor and sweat protection. It provides the sweat protection of an antiperspirant as well as the odor protection of a deodorant! Dove Ultimate Antiperspirant’s formula also includes our latest generation of antiperspirant actives, providing more effective protection against perspiration.
- What is the “6x skin care ingredient” in this new formula?
It contains 6 times more moisturizing moisturizers like glycerin (compared to Dove Advanced Care), which helps keep your skin moist and soft for longer.
Epilogue
As I tried different products, the common thread between what worked was that they were gentle on the skin, deeply hydrating, and exfoliating. They definitely give me more confidence to show off my arms and armpits! While it’s important to note that I still have keratosis pilaris, and I still have cellulite and stretch marks under my arms… but you know what, I’m fine!
Finding the products that work for me and taking the time to expose, pamper and get to know the part of my body where I’m most insecure has really worked for me, just like the products themselves!
Are you also insecure about your arms/armpits? Have you tried these products yet? Let me know your thoughts and recommendations!
