We Found The Perfect, Netizen-Approved Brightening Treatment For Prettier, Even-Toned Pits—You’re Welcome

Fact: Constant shaving and plucking can eventually backfire on your underarms, resulting in darker pigmentation, thicker hair, and uneven texture—and no one wants that. We don’t know what it is exactly about smooth and bright pits, but there’s really something so fascinating when we scroll through photos of flawless underarms, right? It’s actually *the* dream to rock one—we’re just saying it as it is. 

While pigmentation or discoloration on the underarms are pretty much normal (you know, what with friction and all, plus genes to account for), it’s perfectly fine to wish for some brightening in the area—even just a bit. Not having even-toned pits doesn’t make you less beautiful, though, but if your preference dictates a makeover, it’s your call. Your body, your rules. You do you, boo. 

For starters, we’re highly recommending Lay Bare’s 5+1 Underarm Brightening Package at P1,900 for women and P2,000 for men. Now finally available at all their salons nationwide (yay!), this treatment’s a multi-step, non-invasive service that smoothens and whitens the underarm area. It’s pretty straightforward—and not drastic of a treatment to help you get started on your “brightening” journey. 

Pretty pit stop

A premier waxing salon in the country that opened shop in 2006, Lay Bare offers hair-removal services from brow to toe using only natural ingredients, making them one of the best go-to spots if you want to achieve flawless skin. 

ICYDK—they’re actually famous for their cold wax jelly technique. Instead of hot wax, cold wax is used to naturally pull hair from the roots—it’s a much more “pleasant” waxing experience overall since no heat’s involved. 

Step-by-step TLC

The same cold wax formulation and technique is used for their brightening underarm treatment, which consists of three to four key steps—cleansing and exfoliation, waxing (if you’ve pit hair), and application of a whitening mask and whitening serum. 

As with any skincare routine or treatment, a clean base is needed to get you started. Lay Bare’s seasoned aestheticians will start cleansing and exfoliating your pit area to get rid of impurities and dead skin cells—and to prep your skin, too. If there’s hair growth in the area, they’ll remove them via their cold wax jelly method. 

A whitening mask infused with bearberry extract will follow. This helps combat skin aging and is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial as well. Bearberry is the star of this mask, as it’s a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals that damage skin cells and break down collagen. FYI—collagen is what gives your skin a plump, youthful glow. 

The whitening mask will be left on for around five to 15 minutes, so your pits can soak up all the earthy, glowy goodness from the bearberry extract. A whitening serum with vitamins C and E is applied next—potent skincare ingredients that work hand in hand to support skin lightening and keep your pits supple. 

Routine skincare solution

Lay Bare’s 5+1 underarm brightening treatment is available for five sessions starting at P1,900—the 6th session is absolutely free. That saves you P380—not bad in our books! 

Apart from the reasonable price tag, we love all the naturally occurring and loving ingredients used in the service—from the organic cold wax jelly to the bearberry extract. This makes this multi-step service something you can get done on a regular basis without having to worry about steep cost and downtime. According to Lay Bare, your underarms won’t peel even after the treatment—so that’s a major plus. 

If you’re on a tight budget but still dreaming of rocking (and raising) flawless, even-toned pits, this one is it. You’re welcome. 

You can find Lay Bare Waxing Salon at any of their SM branches nationwide. Swing by at the salon nearest you to book an appointment now. 

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