What causes dark inner thighs? It's a process known as hyperpigmentation. This medical condition occurs when there is an excess production of melanin, giving your skin a much darker tone.
The short answer is yes. Skin is not a uniform tone all over the body. It is common for some areas—such as the butt crack—to be darker than other areas. Discoloration around the buttocks area can be caused by a number of factors but is usually harmless.
Due to the higher concentration of melanocytes (the cells producing melanin) in the skin folds, our butts appear darker as compared to other parts of the body. For the same reason, the skin of our armpits, elbows and the backs of your knees appear darker.
Hormonal imbalance, dry skin or moist skin, certain medicines, friction, and diabetes mellitus are some reasons that can cause discoloration and darkened skin on the inner thighs. Most people facing this issue are majorly concerned about how to lighten the darkened skin and get an even skin tone.
Baking soda is an excellent natural lightening agent and can effectively lighten your pigmented inner thighs and even dark under-arms. Mix 2-3 of teaspoons coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon together, apply it on the dark patches and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
Regular application of turmeric paste can treat dark buttocks and inner thighs. In order to make your own skin lightening mask at home, take 2-3 spoons of turmeric and add some yogurt to it. Mix together and spread the paste on the dark areas. Allow it to dry and wash off with water.
Apple cider vinegar can treat dark inner thighs and buttocks and it helps in calming down burning sensation as well. Take some apple cider vinegar and add some water to it. Mix together and apply on the dark areas. Allow it dry and wash off with water.
The good news is that it is this is usually a normal process in aging and there is nothing to be concerned about. It is called hyperpigmentation. The color can be slightly different from one woman to another and women with paler skin tend to have less differentiation than others. Darker skin will appear more brown.