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Is underarm pigmentation on skin of colour different and does it need a different treatment? Yes. Dr Vanita Rattan, medical doctor and skin of colour formulator, explains exactly why melanin-rich skin is more prone to darkening in the underarm area and walks you through the complete protocol designed to treat it safely and effectively. This isn’t a generic skincare video. Dr V breaks down the science behind underarm pigmentation in skin of colour, the daily mistakes making it worse, and the targeted treatment approaches you need to actually see results. In this video you’ll learn: • The science behind why melanin-rich skin darkens in the underarm area • Why fragrance and aluminium antiperspirants are silent triggers • The five daily mistakes you are probably making right now • Which actives to avoid and what to use instead • How to choose a safe deodorant for melanin-rich skin • The complete morning and evening routine for underarm pigmentation Whether you are dealing with dark underarms from shaving, deodorant irritation, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, this is the most complete underarm pigmentation guide for skin of colour on YouTube. 👍 FREE E-Book for Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:02 The science 01:25 The PIH pipeline 01:52 Fragrance 02:05 Warning signs 02:15 The actives to avoid 02:27 Fragrance and skin of colour 02:37 Aluminium antiperspirants 03:11 Five daily mistakes that you are making 03:13 Mistake 1 - Using physical scrubs 03:24 Mistake 2 - Using deodorant on freshly shaved skin 03:35 Mistake 3 - Using DIY remedies 03:46 Mistake 4 - Not moisturising your underarms 04:04 Your deodorant 04:15 Safe deodorants for melanin-rich skin 04:21 Morning & Evening routine 05:16 Dr Vanita Rattan InZincable SPF50 06:19 Dr Vanita Rattan Body Pigmentation Kit 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF Dr Vanita Rattan is a medical doctor and skin of colour formulator. Her channel delivers science-backed skincare education covering hyperpigmentation, acne, melasma, sensitivity, ageing, and ingredient safety for melanin-rich skin tones. 📲 Follow for more: Instagram (Brand): @skincarebydrv Instagram (Dr V): @drvanitarattan TikTok: @drvanitarattan Facebook Group: Skin of Colour Community ⚕️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional. #UnderarmPigmentation #SkinOfColour #DarkUnderarms #PIH #DrVanitaRattan #MelaninSkin #HyperpigmentationTreatment #DoctorV #SkinOfColourFormulator #FragranceFree #AluminiumFree #BodyPigmentation #InZincable #EvenSkinTone #UnderarmCare