Natural Remedies to Remove Facial Hair

Facial hair is a problem faced by many people, but it is a curse for women. Some women have excessive facial hair as compared to other. Excess hair growth is often attributed to excessive production of androgen in the body. Other reasons for excessive facial hair could be hormonal imbalance, some medicines or it could be genetic. There are many ways to get rid of unwanted facial hair like laser treatments, electrolysis, threading, waxing, shaving, etc. But instead of spending thousands of bucks on these treatments one may try certain natural ways to remove facial hair and saves a lot of money.

Natural Ways to Remove Facial Hair

1. Egg white face mask: Egg whites are rich in proteins and albumin having skin toning properties and helps tighten the pores. Egg whites are also helpful in removing facial hair.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• Tissue paper

Remedy

• Break an egg and separate the egg white and egg yolk.
• Whisk the egg white and apply to your face with a brush in the direction of hair growth.
• Place the tissue paper on your face and apply another layer of egg white on the tissue paper.
• Let it dry.
• Peel off the tissue paper. You can observe that tiny facial hair also came along with the tissue paper.
• Wash your face with water and moisturize.
• Repeat this Twice a week for faster results.

2. Curd, Gram flour and turmeric powder face mask: Curd and turmeric have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and gram flour has exfoliating properties. A mixture of these three ingredients makes up a great face mask suitable for all skin types and helps in getting rid of facial hair.

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoon curd.
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder.
• 1 tablespoon gram flour.

Remedy

• Take a bowl and add all the ingredients in the bowl.
• Mix properly and make a thick paste.
• Apply this to your face and massage gently for 5-10 minutes.
• Let it dry and later on wash with water.
• Repeat this 2-3 times a week to see the difference.

3. Papaya face pack: Papaya face pack is most suitable for sensitive skin. One of the active enzymes found in papaya is Papain that breaks hair follicle and prohibits hair growth. It is also a natural Exfoliator and leaves the skin smooth and soft.

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoon papaya paste.
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder.

Remedy

• Take Papaya paste in a bowl.
• Add turmeric powder and mix properly.
• Apply this paste on face and gently massage your face in upward strokes.
• Let it sit on your face for 10-15 minutes and wash your face afterwards.
• Moisturize your face.
• Repeat this 2-3 times a week.

4. Sugar, Lemon and Honey wax for face: Lemon is a natural cleanser and skin brighter. On the other hand, honey is a natural moisturizer and fights bacteria and skin aging. Sugar exfoliates the skin.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Wax strips

Remedy

• Take a pan and add sugar, lemon juice and honey
• Heat the mixture to make a thick paste
• Add water if required
• Let the paste cool down a bit and apply on face in the direction of hair growth
• Cover the area with wax strips and pat 2-3 times
• Pull off the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth
• wash your face with cold water to close the pores
• Moisturize your face afterwards.
• Repeat this process twice a month.
Also Read: Natural Home Remedies to Control Dandruff

5. Potato, Lemon juice And Red lentil face pack: Potato and Lemon have natural bleaching properties and red lentils are rich in proteins and exfoliate skin.

Ingredients

• 1 potato
• 1 bowl of red lentils
• 2-3 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Remedy

• Soak the lentils overnight in water
• Remove the water and make a paste
• Peel the potato and extract juice from it
• Add Potato juice, lemon juice and honey to the paste
• Apply this paste on face and massage gently
• 5-10 minutes later wash with water
• Repeat this twice a week.

6. Gram Flour, Turmeric powder, milk and Cream: Turmeric has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and gram flour has natural exfoliating properties. Milk helps in moisturizing skin. This face pack will help in removing hair from face naturally without any side effects.

Ingredients

• 4-5 tablespoon gram flour
• 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
• 3-4 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon cream (optional)

Remedy

• Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix properly to make a thick paste.
• Apply this paste on face.
• Let it dry for 10 minutes.
• Later on rub your face upwards with wet fingers and gently massage in the opposite direction of hair growth.
• Repeat this process twice for better and fast results.
Also Read: Home Remedies to Remove Skin Tags

7. Spearmint tea: Spearmint is a herbaceous perennial plant with broad leaves and white/pink flowers. Powerful organic compounds present in it can inhibit and stimulate the endocrine system helping to optimize your hormonal balance and preventing the complicated metabolic side effects, including hirsutism(excessive hair growth), by reducing excessive testosterone levels in women.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 4-5 spearmint leaves
• Container to boil water
• Tea strainer

Remedy

• Boil 1 cup of water in the container.
• Add spearmint leaves.
• Place the tea strainer over the cup and pour tea into it.
• Take a cup of Spearmint tea daily to see the effects.

8. Banana-Oatmeal scrub: Bananas are rich in powerful anti-oxidants, phytochemicals, and moisture. It will nourish and revitalize dry skin as well as smoothen the rough skin. If you have acne-prone, oily skin, you can use it for oil control and to reduce further breakouts. Oatmeal will help in exfoliating dead skin cells.

Ingredients

• 1 ripped banana
• 1 tablespoon oatmeal

Remedy

• Take a ripped banana and mash it.
• Add oatmeal to the mashed banana.
• Mix it well.
• Apply this paste to your face and start scrubbing your face gently for 10-15 minutes.
• Wash with cold water.
• Do this twice a week.
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