Many women experience unusual facial hair growth. This annoying condition is called “hirsutism” and can occur due to a variety of factors, including heredity, hormonal imbalances and certain medications… In order to get rid of unwanted hair, women usually resort to waxing or other expensive and sometimes painful treatments.
However, there are natural remedies that are easy to prepare and that give impressive results. Discover them!
Here are several simple, natural, homemade recipes with no side effects to help you permanently remove unwanted facial hair!
Natural recipes for effective removal of unwanted facial hair:
1. Chickpea Flour Mask :
In addition to effectively getting rid of unwanted facial hair, this chickpea flour mask will also remove dead skin cells and brighten your complexion.
Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh cream
- 1 ½ teaspoon of milk
- ¾ teaspoon of turmeric
Preparation :
Mix all the ingredients together to make a thick paste, then apply it to your face. Leave on for 20 minutes, then remove the paste with a facial loofah cushion or simply a soft cloth soaked in warm water. Repeat the treatment 3 to 4 times a week for about a month.
Chickpea flour is a powerful natural cosmetic product, Indian women use it to remove unwanted hair and delay regrowth. This ingredient, mixed with turmeric and water or milk, when applied to the face, hands and legs, gives a soft, clear and hairless skin!
2. Mask with green gram flour and rose water :
This natural remedy removes facial hair, treats acne and exfoliates the skin.
Ingredients :
- ½ tablespoon rose water
- 2 tablespoons of green gram
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Preparation :
Mix the ingredients well until you obtain a fine paste. Then apply it to your face and leave on for 20 to 25 minutes. Finally, gently rub it off. Repeat the procedure 3 to 4 times a week.
3. Homemade sugar wax :
Ingredients :
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (brown or white)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon of water
Preparation :
Mix all the ingredients and heat in a microwave oven or frying pan for about 30 seconds. You should get a brown mixture. Then let it cool and apply it to the area you want to wax with a spatula. Next, place a strip of cloth over the wax and smooth it with your fingers in the direction of hair growth. Finally, remove it with a quick jab in the opposite direction.
4. Mint tea :
Hirsutism is associated with an excessive production of androgens in the body. To regulate your hormone levels and get rid of this problem, spearmint tea can be a great help. To prepare it, boil a cup of water and then add a teaspoon of dried mint or 5 fresh mint leaves. Leave to brew for 5 to 10 minutes, strain and drink. You should drink two cups of tea a day.
5. The Honey and Lemon Juice Mask :
This sticky mask removes facial hair and exfoliates the skin to leave it soft, clear and moisturized.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons of honey
Preparation :
Mix the two ingredients together and apply the mixture to your face. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Then use a cloth soaked in warm water to remove the mask. Repeat the treatment at least twice a week for a few months.
6. The mixture of oats, sugar and cornmeal :
Ingredients :
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- ½ tablespoon corn flour
Preparation :
First, whisk the egg white, then add the other ingredients and mix. Then apply the mixture to your face and let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Finally, rub it off. Repeat 3 to 4 times a week.
7. Red Lens Mask :
Ingredients :
- ½ cup red lentils
- Milk.
Preparation :
You have to grind and sieve the red lentils until you get a fine powder. Then add enough milk to make a paste. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes before rubbing it off. Use 2 to 3 times a week.
8. Turmeric mask :
Ingredients :
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- Milk or rose water
Preparation :
Mix turmeric powder with enough milk or rose water to make a paste. Then apply the paste to your face and let it dry before rubbing it off. Finally, dip a cotton ball in milk and rub it over your skin to remove the yellow color of the turmeric.
9. The pawpaw mask with milk :
Ingredients :
- ½ cup pawpaw pulp
- 1 tablespoon of milk
Preparation :
Mix the pawpaw pulp with the milk and apply the mixture to your face. Leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse off. Repeat 3 to 4 times a week.
Tip: Don’t forget to moisturize your skin after waxing to keep it soft and supple.