9 Natural Home Remedies To Remove Facial Hair

Facial hairs are common for both men and women. Usually, in females, the texture of facial hair is quite delicate and thin compared to males. But witnessing hair growth all around your mouth and upper lip area can be pretty annoying for almost all women.

According to research, 26% of women face excessive facial hair issues. Even though there are ways like shaving, waxing, and more to get rid of unwanted facial hair, not all of us might be comfortable using such methods.

So, here are some natural and effective home remedies that can help you remove these annoying facial hair at your own comfort zone using basic ingredients.

 

1. Use Sugar and Lemon Juice

Take around 2 tbsp of sugar and lemon juice and mix them well with 8 tbsp of the water tonight. Then take this mixture and heat it well until you witness bubbles appearing in it and stop heating and let the mixture cool down.

Now take this mixture to use over the areas you want to remove the hair. Keep it on for around twenty to twenty-five minutes, and then using cold water, wash it by massaging through your hands in a circular motion.

Sugar is an excellent natural exfoliator, and warm or hot sugars can easily get stick to your hair without pulling or sticking in your skin.

On the other hand, lemon juice works as an affordable and natural bleach for facial hair and helps in lightening your skin tone. By following this method, you can easily say goodbye to painful facial waxing.

 

2. Honey and Lemon

Firstly take 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice, sugar, and about 1 tbsp of honey in a bowl. Now heat this mixture for around 3-4 minutes and then add a small amount of water to make the consistency thinner.

Then let this paste cool off and apply cornstarch on the facial hair areas followed by applying the paste over in the hair growth direction.

Now take a waxing strip, or you can use a cotton cloth, place it over the areas where you have used this paste, and then pull it out in the opposite direction of hair growth.

This is an excellent replacement for waxing as it directly helps you get rid of facial hair using ingredients available at your home.

 

3. Oatmeal and Banana 

Start by blending two to three tbsp of oatmeal with a ripe banana. Once it is blended properly, then take the mixture and apply it over facial hair areas. After applying it gently, start to massage it for around fifteen to twenty minutes and then clean it well with cold water.

Oatmeal works as a natural hydrating scrub and helps remove dead skin cells, oil and dirt from the face.

It also contains several antioxidants, which helps in providing various skin-related benefits such as redness, swelling, and more.

Oatmeal has a coarse texture, and when it gets combined with an ingredient like a banana that is rich in moisture can help do wonders to your skin. This mixture can help remove facial hair and also keep your skin well hydrated and smooth.

 

4. Potato and Lentil 

Start by mixing two tbsp of lemon juice and honey with around five tbsp of potato juice in a bowl. Then take lentils, make sure the lentils are grind or soaked overnight to form a smooth paste. 

Now add up all the ingredients together and blend them well. Take this paste and use it over the areas that contain unwanted hair and keep it on for twenty minutes or until it gets dry.

Once it is dried, take this paste off your skin using cold water. Since this paste forms a thin crust, it can efficiently help get rid of facial hair.

Also, potatoes contain antioxidants that can help treat acne, dark spots, blemishes and other skin-related issues. Along with bleaching your facial hair to make them less visible.

 

5. Egg White and Cornstarch

Take around two to three tbsp of cornstarch and sugar, and then mix it well with egg white. Now gently use this over your facial hair areas and leave it on until it gets dried.

Once this mixture gets dried, then simply peel it off like a peeling mask, and you will witness it removing unwanted facial hair from your skin.

The consistency of egg whites is quite thin and sticky. When egg whites get blended with an ingredient like cornstarch and sugar, it forms a thin film on your skin which can help you remove unwanted hair easily.

However, if you have acne-prone skin, you should avoid using this method as egg whites include vitamin A, which might cause breakouts.

 

6. Alum and Rosewater 

For this procedure, start by taking around one tbsp of alum and then add on a few drops of rose water to create a thick paste. Now use it on your facial hair areas with a thin coating and wait until it gets almost dry.

Then gently start massaging your face in circular motions and remove it altogether. Alum is a commonly used ingredient for removing hair. Also, alum can help bring relief and soothe your skin.

Whereas Rosewater contains antioxidants that can help provide various skin-related benefits such as providing glowing skin, reducing redness, and more.

A combination of alum and rose water makes it one of the best home remedies to get rid of unwanted facial hair from your skin.

 

7. Gram Flour and Rosewater

Take around two tbsp of rose water and two tbsp of gram flour in a bowl and add up one tbsp of lemon juice. Now mix all three well and form a smooth paste. Now gently use this paste over your unwanted hair areas and keep it on until it gets dry.

Once the paste gets completely dry, use your fingers to massage your skin in circular motions to remove this facial hair from your skin.

This is a great method to get rid of facial hair as gram flour includes exfoliating elements while rose water contains hydrating and soothing properties.

Mixing both these ingredients can help in inhibiting your hair growth and help remove them quickly.

 

8. Turmeric and Papaya

Take a slice of papaya and cut them into small pieces, and mash them well to create a paste-like consistency.

Then add up half tbsp of turmeric and blend them well. Now using your fingers, gently apply this mixture on your facial hair areas while massaging it for two to three minutes. Then let this mixture sit for fifteen to twenty minutes.

Clean off this mixture from your skin using water. Papaya includes an enzyme known as papain, which can easily help you get rid of facial hair.

Turmeric is a natural ingredient that can help you provide glowing and healthy skin as it contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidants components. This is one of the most natural and beneficial methods to remove facial hair effortlessly.

 

9. Gelatin and Milk

Start by taking two to three tbsp of unflavored gelatin powder, three tbsp of fresh milk, and one tbsp of lemon juice. Mix all these components well and microwave it for fifteen to twenty seconds.

Take this mixture out and let it cool down. Then gently use this mixture on your facial hair areas and let it dry. This method works like a peel-off mask, so once the mixture dries out completely, start peeling it off gently.

Gelatin is a product that is obtained through cartilage, bones, and other areas of animal bodies. But these can do wonders in removing your facial hair. Also, using gelatin can help cleanse your skin well and make your skin more glowing.

 

FAQs

1. Can turmeric help get rid of hair follicles? 

No, turmeric cannot kill the hair follicles, but it can be used with several ingredients such as lemon, sugar, honey, and more to efficiently get rid of facial hair.

 

2. Will shaving my upper lip make my skin appear darker? 

No, this is a major misconception that people have that shaving will make your upper lip area appear darker. While in reality, shaving is completely safe and doesn’t cause any such issues.

 

3. Is it safe for women to shave their upper lip area?

Yes, it is completely safe for women to shave their upper lip areas as having facial hair is pretty common for both men and women. However, you should be focused while using a razor to shave as it contains a blade that can cause a cut, so you need to be extra careful while shaving.

 

Conclusion

Even though facial hair is natural, it can still be pretty annoying to witness. Also, not everyone can be comfortable using wax or razor over their face to get rid of this unwanted hair.

Due to which people seek out home remedies, above we have mentioned tons of natural methods that can help you get rid of this hair easily.

If you have any queries regarding facial hair, then tell us in the comments.