I am female 28. I want to make my vagina color lighter. I am using clean and dry intimate wash but no effect. How to make vagina lighter in color.

Question

Hello Lybrate user,
Dark vaginal color may be due to hyper pigmentation, it may be due to the side effects of using certain medications or lubricating creams. It may occurs due to wearing of polyster or synthetic underwear. Always wear cotton underwear. Do not use too tight underwear and allow free movement of air.
Here are following tips to lighten the dark vaginal area :-
* Clean the vagina regularly.
* Apply a mixture of lemon juice and turmeric paste, it is a natural bleach to treat this darkening.
* Take slice of papaya and rub it against the dark pigmented area of vagina. * Clean the vagina with baking soda, is also one of the reliable remedy for dark vagina.
* Avoid using any kind of talcum powder on the vagina.
* Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, both contain vitamins that are necessary for skin health.
* Avoid shaving the pubic area too often and avoid hair removing cream.
Some homoeopathic medicines can also cure this. Consult me if you need the homoeopathic medicinal advice.

Shubhangi Kumbhar · Accepted Answer

Hello Lybrate user,
Dark vaginal color may be due to hyper pigmentation, it may be due to the side effects of using certain medications or lubricating creams. It may occurs due to wearing of polyster or synthetic underwear. Always wear cotton underwear. Do not use too tight underwear and allow free movement of air.
Here are following tips to lighten the dark vaginal area :-
* Clean the vagina regularly.
* Apply a mixture of lemon juice and turmeric paste, it is a natural bleach to treat this darkening.
* Take slice of papaya and rub it against the dark pigmented area of vagina. * Clean the vagina with baking soda, is also one of the reliable remedy for dark vagina.
* Avoid using any kind of talcum powder on the vagina.
* Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, both contain vitamins that are necessary for skin health.
* Avoid shaving the pubic area too often and avoid hair removing cream.
Some homoeopathic medicines can also cure this. Consult me if you need the homoeopathic medicinal advice.

A Chakravarthy · Answer

Usually, the colour of the genitalia would be darker. Hence don't worry about changing its colour.