10 Surprising Methods to Remove Your Facial Hair Effectively

Hirsutism, which refers to excessive hair growth in uncommon areas, impacts around 5-10% of women across all age groups. While maintaining our overall health is important, it’s inevitable for many of us to resort to tweezers occasionally to achieve a desirable look. The good news is that painful methods of facial hair removal are not always necessary, especially when there are less painful alternatives readily available in your own kitchen.

1. Sugar + water + lemon juice

This technique, widely known as “sugaring,” is popular because of its ability to tone down the hair growth, meaning you will gradually have less hair to worry about every time you repeat the process. Boil the mixture in a pan, place it onto the stove, and let it boil slowly. Stir it and make sure the mixture doesn’t burn or stick to the pot. The final product should be a golden color. Let it cool off before using it.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of water

Apply the sugaring paste and mold it onto your skin using a flicking motion to remove the hair from its root. It can also be used for many areas of your body, face included. It’s recommended to repeat the process every 4 to 6 weeks.

2. Onion + basil

Onions mashed up with basil leaves can do wonders if you want to remove hair anywhere on your body.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized onions
• 10-12 basil leaves

Find the thin, transparent membranes of skin between the layers of an onion. Crush the membranes with basil leaves to make a paste. Apply the paste on unwanted hair and leave it there for about 20-25 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

Repeat 3-4 times a week for 1-2 months. Onion is actually extremely beneficial for you as it facilitates hair growth. However, when used along with basil, it gives the reverse effect and helps you get rid of unwanted facial hair. This recipe is suitable for all skin types.

3. Lavender oil + tea tree oil

Tea tree oil derives from Australia, and it has many other benefits than just for your hair. It can be your hand sanitizer, insect repellent, natural deodorant, it can fasten the healing of wounds, and it fights acne — but most importantly, it can soothe skin inflammation. So using it to remove hair surely is safe. While lavender oil comes from the lavender plant, and it is widely used for a calming and soft effect. It also helps with anxiety and insomnia.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of lavender oil
• 4-6 drops of tea-tree oil

Mix lavender oil with tea-tree oil in a bowl. Apply the mixture of oils on the facial hair with a cotton ball. Repeat 2-3 times a day for at least 3 months. Lavender and tea tree oil have anti-androgenic properties that help in removing unwanted hair. This is suitable for oily and acne-prone skin types.

4. Barley + lime juice + milk

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of barley powder
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 3 tablespoons of milk

While the lime juice will tighten your skin’s pores, the barley will exfoliate the skin and scrub the unwanted facial hair, making its growth slower and also softening the skin.

5. Oatmeal + banana

Oatmeal by itself has great texture and is good as an exfoliant — combined with a banana’s smooth texture, it does great things to your facial hair.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
• 1 ripe banana

Take a banana and mash it to make a paste. Blend the oatmeal and the mashed banana in a bowl. Apply a generous amount of the paste on the desired areas and rub it in a circular motion. Let the paste sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Repeat 1-2 times a week. Oatmeal has a grainy texture which makes it a good exfoliating agent for facial skin. This is suitable for all skin types.

6. Orange + lemon

Ingredients:

• Dry orange peel
• Dry lemon peel

Once you get a thick paste with these 2 fruits, you’ll be able to bleach your hair and easily exfoliate your skin. The orange peel has properties that hydrate the skin, helping your skin glow — it can even manage acne and scars. The lemon will help to bleach and lighten the remaining hair.

7. Gelatin + milk

Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen, a substance present in the bones and skin of animals, known for its benefits in maintaining healthy joints. The process of obtaining gelatin involves refining animal tissues to extract and isolate the collagen, resulting in a yellowish powder. When mixed with boiled water or milk, it forms a sticky substance. However, it is important to note that gelatin is not suitable for vegetarians, as it contains animal-based components.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin powder
• 3 tablespoons of whole milk
• A few drops of lemon juice

In a bowl, mix gelatin with milk and lemon juice. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. After you remove the mixture from the microwave, let it cool off for a few seconds, then apply it directly to your face. Let the mask sit on your face for 5 minutes, then peel it off with your fingers.

Repeat as often as needed. The mask is extremely sticky and is able to peel off all the unwanted hairs instantly. It can also help you to get rid of blackheads and dead skin cells. It’s suitable for all skin types except sensitive and acne-prone ones

8. Spearmint tea

Spearmint tea smells and tastes great, and in addition to calming your nerves, it can reduce the number of male hormones flowing through your blood. Because male hormones are responsible for unwanted dark facial hair, lowering their levels may decrease unwanted hair growth. Studies have shown that drinking 2 cups of spearmint tea a day can slow the growth of facial hair.

9. Papaya + turmeric

Turmeric, known for its golden hue and culinary uses in curries, also holds potential as a beauty ingredient. It has been suggested that turmeric may have the ability to permanently remove hair or slow down the hair growth process. A study conducted on women applying turmeric to their underarms over several weeks demonstrated a gradual reduction in hair growth, supporting these claims. Apart from its hair-related benefits, turmeric offers several advantages for the skin, such as potential irritation prevention, skin brightening effects, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional waxing methods.

Another natural ingredient, raw papaya, contains a significant enzyme called “papain” that can impede hair follicles’ activity and hinder regrowth when used regularly. Combining raw papaya with turmeric can further enhance its effectiveness and provide additional antibacterial properties, which may help prevent infections.

Ingredients:

• 1 raw papaya
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder

Peel the papaya and cut it into little pieces and then mash the pieces to make a paste. Mix the papaya paste with turmeric powder and apply the paste to the parts of your face with unwanted hair. Massage your skin gently at first and then let the mask sit for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

Repeat this 2 times a week. Papain, an enzyme found in raw papaya, disintegrates the cuticle of human hair and causes it to fall out naturally. This mask is suitable for all skin types.

10. Egg + sugar + corn flour

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• ½ tablespoon of corn flour

If you mix these ingredients in a bowl, you’ll be able to create an effective peel-off mask for hair removal. The egg whites are very important here since they will improve your skin tone and form a thin film on your face that helps in the depilation process.

Bonus: How to remove unwanted hair effectively

• It is important to maintain patience when trying out home remedies, as they often require a longer period of time to yield noticeable results.
• Before applying any remedies, consider having a steam bath to help open up your skin’s pores, allowing for better absorption.
• After completing the treatment, make sure to thoroughly wash your face to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of your skin.
• Additionally, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and consuming fruit and vegetable juices is crucial to ensure your skin receives essential vitamins and maintain overall hydration.
• To regulate hormone levels and minimize unwanted hair growth, follow a healthy diet and engage in regular exercise. These lifestyle factors can contribute to hormonal balance.
• In the event that you experience abnormal hair growth accompanied by certain muscular changes such as decreased breast size, a deepening voice, or increased muscle mass, it is advisable to consult a medical professional for further evaluation and guidance.

But not all women are looking for ways to keep their hair away from their bodies. Some women and even celebrities have showed that they don’t care at all about having visible hair on their bodies.