Ways To Get Rid of Unwanted Facial Hair At Home

Do you have facial hair and you are seeking a way to get rid of them. Well, you are in the right place. Facial hair are something that is getting common in the females due to various reasons and I'll guide to through them all. Hopefully together, we can find a suitable remedy for your skin type.

•  Causes:

Now there are many causes for hair growth on faces in females. One of the most common is higher level of hormones in females as compared to males. 

• Hormonal Imbalance: 

The male hormones are known as androgen, most common of which are known as testosterone; which is responsible for the development of sperm, facial hair and heavy voice. This happens at the age of puberty. Now, a female body has its own hormones but it produces testosterone too but in a much less quantity than that of males. When the level of this testosterone increases more than required, it causes disturbance in your menstrual cycle and produces an excess of facial and body hair.

For women who have already had their menopause, the hormonal imbalance can result from the menopause itself causing the growth of facial hair.

• Other Causes May be:

Their are always more than one reason to any problem. This case is no different. There can be other causes affecting and causing the growth of facial hair.

1. medicines, such as minoxidil which is taken for high blood pressure
2. congenital adrenal hyperplasia - a hereditary condition which affects the adrenal glands (which produce sex hormones)
3. Cushing’s Syndrome or Acromegaly - rare hormonal disorders
4. being overweight or obese
5. an ovarian tumour

• Clinical Treatments:

There are various clinical treatments that can help you get rid of facial hair but remember, they are costly and somewhat painful. They are effective for a time period but even after that you will start noticing the re-growth of facial hair and you'll have to go back for that treatment. Some of the treatments are:

1. Electrolysis - electricity is used to destroy hair cells and remove hair permanently. This may take many treatments over a long time, and can be painful and change your skin colour.
2. Laser hair removal - powerful beams of light are used to destroy hair. It can last several months.
3. Some types of the contraceptive pill

• Other Techniques:

There are other techniques present than going for electrolysis, laser or contraceptives but again, these are some of the techniques that will not get you rid of your problem and in short you'll have to do them back and forth and well, let's be honest, this is tiring. Some of the other techniques are:

shaving - this is quick and easy, but you may have to shave every day, and there may be unpleasant stubble in between shaves

1. Waxing - this is effective if done regularly, but may be painful and cause redness
2. Bleaching - this can make dark hair less noticeable in the short term
3. Hair removal creams - Vaniqa, is a cream which reduces hair growth by acting on enzymes in the hair follicle. It can provide a more long-term solution to excess facial hair growth than shaving, waxing or bleaching.

• Home Remedies:

Now for clinical treatment, there is always a second treatment present to it also known as the HOME REMEDIES.

I, personally, prefer home remedies because they is no use of any harmful chemical or radiations, they are economical and they are painless. I will share some of the most effective home remedies for you to try out and see the results for yourself. 

1. The Sugar Lemon Juice Scrub

Take a bowl and mix 1 tbsp, sugar, 1 tbsp, cornstarch and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Mix it well and apply a thick pastes of the areas where the hair growth is more. Let it dry then scrub it in circular motions and take it off. Wash your face with cold water. Apply this paste 2 times a week for 3-4 weeks to get rid of facial hair permanently.

     

     2. The Egg Mask

Take one egg white, 1 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tbsp corn starch. To get rid of the the egg smell, you can add half teaspoon of apple cider vinegar but that's just optional. Mix the ingredients and apply the a layer to your face. Let it dry and peel the mask after 20-30 mins. Wash your face immediately after peeling. Apply this mask 2-3 times a week for 3-4 weeks to get rid of facial hair permanently. 

   3. Turmeric and Papaya Mask

Mix 1/2 tbsp of turmeric powder with a pound of rough papaya. Back rub the paste on your skin for 10-15 mins and wash it off. For better results, use it at least once a week.

 4. Green Gram and Fenugreek Scrub

Just take an equal quantity of fenugreek seeds and green gram seeds and grind them together. You can also add rose water whiling grinding. Make a thick paste and apply it on the face. Scrub it off after 15 mins. For best results, you it daily

  5. Lemon Juice Exfoliate:

Take 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Mix all the above ingredients and apply it on your face. Rub in circular motions for 20-15 mins. It will not only remove unwanted facial hair but it is also a great home remedy for removing dead skin cells. Repeat twice a week for better results. 

This is all. I hope you find something interesting here and if you did, don't forget to leave a comment.

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Credits: Faiza Saif