Although it has become clear that the best treatment for removing facial hair is laser, some people wonder if it is possible to remove it naturally, at home.
While it’s normal to have some facial hair or fuzz, sometimes we notice that it has grown more than usual. This can be due to various factors:
- Inheritance.
- Pregnancy.
- Hormonal imbalances.
- Use of certain medications (anabolic steroids).
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Although these are common triggers, it should be noted that in many cases, the cause of increased facial hair cannot be determined.
Alleged ways to remove facial hair naturally
These are some of the recommendations that have been circulating among the general public. Many of them have no scientific basis and are unreliable. However, some people have tried them to see if they might be helpful in their own situation.
Papaya
Papain, found in papaya, is believed to help break down or at least weaken hair follicles, making hair removal easier. Additionally, papaya is thought to soothe sensitive skin due to its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
To remove facial hair, it is suggested to mix papaya pulp with a little turmeric powder, which would exfoliate and remove the hair.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp (20 g).
- ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder (2 g).
Preparation
- Slice the papaya and process it to obtain a paste or cream.
- Place 2 tablespoons in a container and add the turmeric.
- Stir well and apply to the face with circular motions.
- Leave on for a few minutes and rinse with warm water.
Sodium bicarbonate
Another popular remedy for naturally removing facial hair is baking soda. Supposedly, you prepare a paste and apply it to the area with the most hair (the upper lip, for example), and leave it on for a few minutes. Then, you would use a thread to remove both the paste and the hair from the skin.
Although it is recommended to perform this treatment especially at night, to avoid staining the skin, the truth is that baking soda is not a recommended product at any time of day, because it can burn the skin.
Barley
This grain is available in health food stores or natural product shops in flour or powder form. According to folk wisdom, it can be used to remove facial hair. The idea would be to prepare a kind of exfoliating mask that would remove both dead skin cells and hair.
Ingredients
- ½: glass of milk (100 ml).
- 1 tablespoon of barley powder or flour (10 g).
Preparation
- In a cup, pour the warm milk and the barley flour.
- Stir well to obtain a semi-thick liquid.
- Apply it to your face or the area you wish to depilate, and leave it on for a few minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and, if desired, moisturize the area with a moisturizing cream.
Chickpea flour
Another option for removing facial hair naturally is to make a mask with chickpea flour and other ingredients that supposedly weaken the hair, thus facilitating its removal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of milk (125 ml).
- ½ cup of chickpea flour (100 g).
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (5 g).
- 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt (20 g).
Preparation
- Place the chickpea flour in a bowl.
- Add the turmeric and milk.
- Mix well and add the yogurt (if applicable).
- Once you have a paste-like consistency, apply it to the areas of your face where you want to remove hair.
- Leave it on for at least a few minutes.
- After that time, rub with gentle circular motions in the opposite direction of hair growth.
- Wash with warm water and, if you wish, apply a moisturizing cream.
Sugar
According to popular wisdom, sugar can also help exfoliate the skin and weaken facial hair. To take advantage of this, prepare the following:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sugar (400 g).
- 1 cup of yogurt (250 ml).
Preparation
- Mix both ingredients in a jar.
- Apply to the face, focusing on areas with hair.
- Place a strip of cotton fabric over the hairs and press firmly.
- Pull the fabric in the opposite direction of hair growth.
What is the best way to remove facial hair?
None of these remedies is likely to be truly effective, despite what some might think. Therefore, if you want to remove facial hair, it’s best to consult a dermatologist and discuss the best hair removal options for your skin type.
If facial hair is caused by a hormonal imbalance or a medical condition, you should consult a doctor and follow their instructions.