How to Get Rid of Facial Hair

This is definitely one of the most common problem at female population nowadays- I could even say that this is the curse of every woman`s existence!

Facial hair is that extra hair that insist to think that your beautiful face is the right place to build a family. This hair usually appears on your chin, along with  your jawline, above your lip, or even on your sideburns. The worst part is that whenever you think that you definitely eliminated them, they always come back, they rise, stronger and fuller. But today we are putting an end on this. I'm going to share with you some easy recipes that you can do to get rid  of facial hair once and for all.

Honey and Sugar Wax

Sugar mixed with honey is a very good homemade  remedy to remove unwanted hair from your face. It will basically act like a wax and it is very effective in removing hair not only from your face, but also in legs, arms, and other parts of your entire body.

• Pour 2 tablespoons of sugar into a microwave safe bowl or container, and add a tablespoon of honey and water each.
• Place the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds, or you can even heat it in a double boiler on the stove
• Boil it until the sugar dissolves and mixes with the liquid, make sure you get a thick waxy substance.
• Use a spatula or wax applicator to stir the wax,and apply it to the parts of your face with the facial hair you want to eliminate.
• Place a strip of cloth over the freshly applied wax, let it cool for a couple of seconds, then pull.
• The wax will rip out the hair, leaving your face fresh and clean. If the homemade wax cools, place it back in the double boiler, or heat in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. Repeat this procedure until your face is free of hair

Turmeric 

Turmeric is  used as a medicinal herb for treating several skin disorders. It  is rich in antioxidants, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help healing wounds and smoothing skin. When applied to the skin as a paste it can help removing unwanted facial hair, treat eczema, acne, and even help in skin rejuvenation treatments.

• In a small bowl mix two teaspoons of turmeric powder and enough quantity of rose water to make a smooth paste.
• Apply the mixture on the affected areas and let it sit for 20 minutes or until it gets dry.
• Rinse it off and wash your hair with warm water.
• In case you have dense hair you can also add to this recipe  milk, honey, gram flour, rice flour, and oatmeal and follow the exact same steps.
• Repeat this process 3-4 times a week for faster results.

Sugaring

• Place a quarter cup of water in a stockpot or saucepan, and place the pot on the stove.
• Once the water is hot, add  2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 cups of  sugar( it doesn't really matter if its white or brown).
• Mix and continue heating until the mixture begins to bubble, then turn the fire to low and let it simmer.
• Turn it off once the mixture turns an amber color.and remove the pot from the stove and let it cool slightly.
• As the mixture is cooling, apply a dusting of baby powder or cornstarch to your skin, this will prevent the mixture from sticking to your skin, reducing irritation.
• Apply the slightly-cooled paste to your face, and place a cotton strip or a clean cloth over the paste.
• Let it sit for a few minutes, until the paste has hardened. Rip it off by piling in the direction of your hairs.Repeat until all facial hair has been removed.

Gelatin

• Mix 3 tablespoons of milk with a tablespoon of unflavoured gelatin powder.
• Squeeze in a couple of drops of lemon juice, along with 1 drop of lavender essential oil. Place the mixture in the microwave for no more than 20 seconds.
• The mixture will be a bit hot, but you will need to apply it directly to your face after you remove it from the microwave.Let it sit on your face for 5-10 minutes. Be aware that the mixture will stick very quickly.
• Peel the mask off with your fingers.It won`t just eliminate facial hair, but it can even help to get rid of blackheads and dead skin cells.

Lemon Juice and Honey

This mask containing lemon juice and honey will stick to your skin like a glue and will also help removing the unwanted hair in certain areas when peeled off from your skin. Honey is rich in vitamins  and minerals  that are very great to treat skin issues. Honey also has hydrating and moisturizing properties and will help in making the skin softer. The lemon juice in the other hand has exfoliating and cleansing properties and will clear your skin. Lemon Juice has bleaching properties, so it will help lightening the hair on the face and other parts of your body.  In this mask, lemon juice will also help tightening your skin pores and avoid skin irritation.

• In a small bowl mix a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with 4 tablespoons of honey and mix it well.
• Apply the paste on the affected areas and allow it to stay for 20 minutes and then remove the mask using a washcloth that is soaked in lukewarm water.
• Repeat this procedure twice or thrice a week for fat and effective results.

Egg white

• Drop the white of 1 egg into a bowl, and mix in a tablespoon of regular table sugar and half a tablespoon of cornstarch.
• Beat the mixture until it forms a smooth paste.
• Apply the paste to your face, and  let it sit until it dry. The paste will harden into a thick mask, which you can literally grab and rip off, just be careful not to hurt your skin as you pull it off. A quick rip will pluck hairs without damaging your skin.

Green Gram Flour and Rosewater 

Rosewater is a cleansing agent so it will help cleaning the skin. Green gram flour has exfoliating  properties that will help removing unwanted facial hair. When these ingredients are combined as a paste  will not only remove unwanted hair, but it will also  cleanse any kind of skin disorders, such as acne, eczema, and even heal rough skin.

Ingredients:

•  2 tablespoons of green gram flour.
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• 2 tablespoons of rose water.

Directions:

• In a small bowl  mix all the ingredients listed above and stir it well until you get a paste.
• Apply this paste on the affected areas  where you want to remove the facial hair.
• Allow it to sit for about 25 minutes or until it is completely dry.
• Wash it off with water and then pat dry.
• Repeat this process three to four times a week for faster and effective results.

Oatmeal

• In a bowl ,crush 1 tablespoon of oatmeal into a fine powder and then add 2 tablespoons of honey and lemon juice ( each). Mix it until you get a thick paste.
• Apply the mixture into the desired area and leave it on for 15 minutes.
• Wash your face with warm water.

Banana and Oatmeal  Face Scrub

Banana is a natural ingredient that can be used to remove unwanted hair from the body when mixed with a roughening ingredient like oatmeal. Combining banana and oatmeal will also  help in exfoliating the skin and make it softer and supple at the same time. 

• Take a ripe banana and mash it  in a small bowl until you get a smooth paste.
• In  the exact same recipient add one tablespoon of oatmeal and mix it well.
• Apply the mixture on the areas you want to remove the unwanted hair and rub it in circular motion.
• Allow the mask to sit on your face for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with water to remove the paste.
• Repeat this procedure twice a week  and you will start seeing results.

Raw Papaya

This method is very effective. It is suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. Papaya contains an enzyme  called  papain. This enzyme will restrict the growth of hair by breaking down the hair follicles from which the hair grows. This remedy is also effective  to improve the texture of the skin and works exfoliating and removing  dead skin cells.

In this first method we will use Raw Papaya and Turmeric

•  Take a raw peeled papaya and cut it into little slices and grind the pieces to make a fine paste.
• Take two tablespoons  the papaya paste and mix it well with  one teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Apply the mixture to the areas where you want to eliminate the hair.
• Massage the skin with this mixture for 5 minutes.
• Allow the mixture to sit on your face for 20 minutes and then wash it off with water.
• Repeat this procedure twice or thrice a week for faster results.

The second method includes Papaya and Gram Flour

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of raw papaya paste.
• 3 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel.
• 1 teaspoon of lavender oil.
• 1 egg white.
• 1 teaspoon of gram flour.
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Directions:

1.  In a small bowl mix all the ingredients listed above until you get a  thick paste.
2. Apply the paste on the areas of hair growth in the opposite direction of hair growth.
3. Allow this mixture to stay for  30 minutes or at least until it gets  dry.
4. Take a clean and dry cloth and remove the dried paste by rubbing the cloth in the opposite direction of hair growth.
5. Wash the area where you removed the unwanted hair  and pat dry using a towel.
6. Massage a few drops of olive oil, or any vegetable oil.
7. Repeat this procedure  twice or thrice a week for faster results for a few months to remove the unwanted hair completely.

Whenever you apply a mask on your face, you have to moisturize it  right after taking the mask off. These masks are very effective, if you don't see results on your first application, do not panic, apply the mask  three to four times a week and you will see the desired results. It is important to remember that it may take one month for you to completely get rid of all the facial hair, so don't give up on these masks if you don't see results right away. This procedure takes time, and if you only do it in one week and quit, that facial hair will return. Even when you get rid of facial hair I recommend to keep using these masks at least once in two weeks so you can eliminate any chance of facial hair growing again.

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