Hair growth is nice, but if it is grown on unwanted parts, then? We usually see unwanted hair growth on chest, arms, back, arms, legs and hands. But if it grows on face how weird it looks. Do you know, about 30% of women suffer from unwanted facial hair.
This is a common problem, yet no one wants to discuss it, because of the inferiority. But what are the reasons for hair growth on the face?
Why does hair grows on the face ?
The secretion of androgen levels is higher than normal, including testerones. The secretion of androgen is done in all females, but the levels are low. If it increases, they develop the male characteristics like excess hair growth, male voice too. This excess of hair growth on face is due to condition called “hirsutism”.
What are the latest hair treatments ?
There are latest hair treatments that are introduced in the market. These are cost-effective and painful and involves lots of time.
Shaving, waxing and depilatories :
These are the repeated process, where the hair removed with waxing or shaving, but after a certain time, it again forms. One of the best ways to remove hair from the body is waxing. It will keep your skin smooth and effective.
Electrolysis :
This was the first treatment which was introduced in market, where each hair follicles are removed through electric current. This is time consuming and painful.
Laser light hair removal :
These are the latest hair removal technique, where the hair follicles are removed through concentrated rays, which are very delicate to handle.
Note : clean your face properly before going for hair removal.
Home remedies for unwanted facial hair
Home made wax :
This is the wax which is prepared at home itself without going to parlors and spending dollars.
Ingredients :
Sugar : 2 tbsp
Lemon : 2 tsp
Water : 10 tsp
Prep time : 10 mins
How to prepare?
- Take bowl, add 2 tbsp of sugar.
- Add lemon juice and water.
- Warm the solution, as sugar dissolves quickly, remove from flame.
- When it is warm, it becomes wax form.
- Apply it on the face and leave it for 20 mins.
- Wash with cool water.
How many times this shall be done ?
This is to be done thrice a week, until the hair is removed to large extent Egg with sugar.
Ingredients :
- Egg white : 1.
- Starch : 1 tbsp.
- Sugar : 1 tbsp.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take a bowl and beat one egg white.
- To it add sugar and starch.
- Mix it well.
- Apply the paste and allow it to dry for 15 mins.
- After dry, peel off While.
- peeling off, most of the hair comes with it.
- Wash your face with cold water.
- Apply moisturiser immediately.
Note : This is not for oily skin type, as there is risk of clog pores opening up and thus forming acne.
Why egg :
Egg after dried, removes the hair effectively, it also contains protein, which nourishes and moisturises skin
Papaya with turmeric :
Ingredients :
- Papaya : 1/4 of papaya.
- Turmeric : 1 tsp.
Prep time : 10 mins.
Process :
- Extract the flesh of papaya.
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric to it.
- Mix well until it becomes paste.
- Apply on the face and pat dry for 20 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
What papaya does ?
Papaya contains papain, which breaks and prevents the hair follicles to grow. Turmeric kills the hair to regrow.
Note : This must be done twice a week, for better results.
Potato with lentils:
Ingredients :
- Potato : 1.
- Yellow lentil(moong dal) : 1 cup.
Prep time : 15 mins
Process :
- Soak the lentils overnight.
- The next day make it paste.
- Grate the potato and extract the juice.
- Now mix this juice with lentil paste To this paste add 2 tsp of honey and lemon juice.
- Mix it all it becomes face mask.
- Apply and pat dry for 20 mins.
- Wash off with luke warm water.
Why potato and lentils :
Potato contains the bleaching agents which helps in removing the hair. Lentils help in preventing the hair to regrow.
Alum with rose water:
Ingredients :
- Alum : 1/2 tsp.
- Rose water : 2 tbsp.
- Olive oil : 3 drops.
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take alum and make it to powder or take directly 1/2 powder of alum powder.
- Add to it rose water.
- Make the paste and apply on the face.
- Leave it for 1 hr and wash with lukewarm water.
- Apply olive oil for moisturization.
Note : if you have sensitive skin, then limit the time to 15 mins.
Banana and oatmeal :
Ingredients :
- Banana : 1.
- Oatmeal: 2 tsp.
Prep time: 5 mins
Process :
- Take a banana and make it to paste or just mash it.
- To this add 2 tsp of oatmeal.
- Mix the paste well, until it becomes scrub.
- Now apply the scrub on the face and leave for 15 mins.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
Why banana and oatmeal :
Banana contains the agents of removing hair follicles, while oatmeal exfoliates the skin. If these both form together becomes a hair removal agent.
Chickpea with milk :
Ingredients :
- Chick pea flour :1/2 cup.
- Milk: 1/2 cup.
- Turmeric powder : 1 tsp.
- Cream : 1 tsp.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take all the ingredients and mix it well, Pat dry for 30 mins.
- With wet hands start rubbing off the mask.
- Scrub in the opposite direction.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
- This must be done thrice a week for better results.
Green gram flour:
Ingredients :
- Green gram flour :2 tbsp.
- Rose water : 1-2 tbsp.
- Lemon juice : 1 tbsp.
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take green gram flour with rose water and lemon juice.
- Mix them well and apply on the areas.
- Leave this for 20 mins.
- Wash off well with lukewarm water.
- Repeat this process twice a week.
Why green gram flour :
It has the exfoliating properties, which removes hair easily, rosewater moisturizes the skin, lemon contains the bleaching properties.
Bottom line :
Well, there are many advanced treatments for hair removal, which are cost-effective and painful. Opt for these home remedies which give better results because unwanted hair removal is not one day process, which can be removed with one to two days.
