It is a fact that women, have to deal with facial hair just like men. To some, facial hair not only looks unpleasant, but can also cause embarrassment. Unwanted facial hair, if in excess, can also make your face look darker than its natural shade. There are many ways to get rid of facial hair! You can bleach if you want to avoid the pain, and wax if you want to get rid of them entirely. But, many of the methods to get rid of facial hair come with their own side-effects. So, here are some natural alternative ways in which you can get rid of those unwanted facial hair.
Go for natural bleach
You can use many natural bleaching agents at home, instead of spending your money on expensive chemical ones. Here are some natural ingredients that are known for their natural skin bleaching properties.
Potatoes
Take a potato and slice it into half. Apply some water on its surface and rub it on your face. It will lighten the colour of your facial hair, and will make your skin soft and supple.
Tomatoes
Take a slice of tomato and rub it on your face. Do this for five minutes and then wash your face. In a few days, you will notice your hair colour lightening.
Lemon Juice and Honey
Add few drops of lemon juice to honey and apply the mixture on your face. Rub it in the same direction of your hair growth. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this procedure at least twice a week.
Papaya Pulp
Take half a cup of papaya pulp and mix it with one tablespoon of milk. Make a thick paste of it. Then rub it gently on your face and leave it on for 10 minutes. After this rinse it off. This mixture serves as a natural bleach.
Homemade facial scrubs
You spend your time using chemical based scrubs on your face to discourage the growth of facial hair. Well, why not use some homemade natural scrubs!
Sugar and Lemon
Mix sugar (30gm) and freshly squeezed lemon juice (10ml), with water to make a paste. Apply it on your face and rub it in the direction of your hair growth. Rinse it off after 15 minutes using cold water. Sugar acts as an exfoliating agent, while lemon juice will act as an astringent on your face.
Ubtan
Ubtan is a popular homemade scrub. Mix chickpeas flour (besan), green gram flour, turmeric powder, rose water, and milk to form a paste. Then scrub your face with this paste for at least two minutes. Use this scrub consistently to get rid of your facial hair, naturally.
Salt
Another good scrub can be prepared by mixing turmeric and salt in some lemon juice and milk. Salt would exfoliate your face, and it will also remove unwanted facial hair. Massage this scrub for five minutes before rinsing it off.
Banana and Oatmeal
First, take a ripe banana and mash it. Then add some oatmeal to it. Apply this scrub on your face in circular motion. Do this for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Flour Scrubs
Gram flour is quite helpful in reducing growth of hair on your face. Take some gram flour (30gm) and mix it with 10ml of lemon juice and a cup of water (150ml). Make a thick paste of it and rub it over your face. Some even believe that whole-wheat flour is also good as it not only discourages facial hair, but also removes unwanted black heads.
Homemade Wax
Here is a homemade cold wax formula for you that will help get rid of all the unwanted hair from your face. Prepare a mix of sugar (2 cups) and lemon juice (¼ cup) in half a cup of water. Heat it on a low flame and keep stirring it. It should become a thick brown liquid. Use it when it cools down slightly. Dust the area where you want to apply the wax, with some corn flour or powder. Apply it using a butter knife and place a waxing strip or a clean cloth over it. Now, pull it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. After this, immediately apply some astringent and ice over that area to close the open pores.
But remember, whenever you make this mix, do not try it directly on your face. Always do a patch test on the back of your hand or arm first, to check its consistency.
Additional Ways
Other than these natural bleaches and scrubs, here are some more ways to discourage your facial growth naturally.
Turmeric and Milk
Mix some turmeric with milk to make a thick paste. Then apply it on your face. After it dries off, rub it off using gentle circular motions. This would not only discourage facial hair growth, but will also leave your face glowing.
Egg White
If you can stand the smell of eggs, then an egg white can also prove to be a good option for your problem. Add some sugar to it before applying it on your face. Let it stay until it dries off. Then rinse it off, and do remember to use a toner afterwards.
Take care of your face
It is very important to use cleansing milk, especially after removing makeup. It is always a good skin care routine to use a toner every time you wash your face.
Hormonal Imbalance
Excessive hair growth can also be due to imbalance in your hormonal level. In such a case, you must see a doctor immediately, rather than trying to get rid of the hair yourself. Facial hair growth is sometimes caused by PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).
These home remedies can effectively discourage and lessen your facial hair growth. We advise you to use these remedies over a period of time to see effective results. So, go on and raid your kitchen!
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