Before we get into that, though, a brief lesson on the anatomy of an armpit: As dermatologist Jessica Weiser, MD, of New York Dermatology Group, explains, the surface of the underarm has two kinds of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine glands are the ones you have all over your body that regulate your temperature. They produce clear, odor-free sweat when you're doing things like walking down the street on a hot summer day, or doing circuits at Barry's Bootcamp. Apocrine glands, on the other hand, are only found in areas with a lot of hair growth. They secrete fluid when the body is under emotional or psychological stress, and that fluid gets broken down by your skin's bacteria to create what Dr. Weiser refers to as "an unpleasant odor," and what the rest of us call BO.

But that's not all. The hair follicles in the underarm can also get clogged with dead skin cells or residue from your deodorant. The most annoying part? Simply shaving the delicate area on the regular is enough to throw your armpits out of wack. The good news, according to Dr. Weiser, is that a healthy armpit will look and smell pretty good -- and you only have to add a few simple steps to your routine to get it there. It's important to remember, says Dr. Weiser, that "above all, underarms should be treated gently, as the skin in that area is very sensitive and easily irritated."

This is why we created a unique armpit scrub powered with MONO'I de Tahiti, turmeric, neem, dead sea salt, and coconut oil to get the job done while leaving your armpits feeling so clean.

Bare Pits Body Mono'i de Tahiti Infused Tiare collection created this one-of-a-kind and luxurious vegan armpit exfoliating scrub that melts into a milky consistency, leaving skin nourished and clean.  The power of turmeric and neem allows your armpits to get lighter. Best way is to massage and exfoliate in a circular motion.  Also powered with turmeric, neem, and dead sea salt, this formula provides extreme moisture, nourishment and has multiple detoxifying properties. Comes with our favorite Korean skin exfoliating mitt and bamboo spoon. Get ready for an addicting exotic aroma of paradise!

With numerous bioactive compounds, neem has been widely used since time immemorial for its anti-infective properties. Neem is mentioned in Ayurveda texts for its antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric, on the other hand, helps in dealing with an array of skin concerns with its antiseptic properties. According to Dr. Sushrutha C K, Ayurveda Expert, Research & Development, The Himalaya Drug Company, “Neem and Turmeric have been proven to contain incredible properties that are extremely beneficial for our skin. Their antibacterial and antifungal properties relieve skin infections, providing a healthy and natural glow. Using a soap infused with the goodness of neem and turmeric is good for our skin and washes away environmental impurities that cause skin concerns”.

Cleansing the skin by using our armpit scrub infused with Tiare (gardenia) flower, neem, and turmeric helps in fighting many common skin conditions such as redness, itching, irritation, etc., while enhancing the appearance of skin. Furthermore, treating skin with the goodness of neem and turmeric has many other benefits too:

Anti-infective properties: Curcumin, the compound which gives Turmeric its yellow color, is known to act against many pathogens.

Protection against sun damage: Research shows that Turmeric has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the loss of skin elasticity and improve fine lines and age spots caused by exposure to sunlight.
Moisturizing dry skin: Turmeric is extremely helpful in revitalizing skin while alleviating the symptoms of dryness. It works wonders in removing dead skin cells to reveal healthy, glowing, and bright skin.

Fighting acne: Neem and Turmeric are extremely helpful in fighting breakouts. The antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties of these herbs help fight bacteria, gently soothe the skin, and help fade pimple scars.