Hyderabad: While everybody has body and facial hair, for some it is thicker and grows faster than others. Every woman wants to look beautiful, soft and smooth without any dark hair on face or other parts of the body. There are many easy and safe methods to remove facial hair. Natural remedies are best in […]
Hyderabad: While everybody has body and facial hair, for some it is thicker and grows faster than others. Every woman wants to look beautiful, soft and smooth without any dark hair on face or other parts of the body.
There are many easy and safe methods to remove facial hair. Natural remedies are best in removing unwanted facial hair.
Removal of facial hair falls into two categories – temporary and permanent. The method should be chosen according to the quantity or thickness of hair, its location and rate of growth.
Temporary hair removal requires repeat treatments, as and when there is re-growth. Methods such as depilation, shaving, tweezing, threading, waxing, and epilation come under this category.
Chemicals in hair removal creams can cause skin irritation and discolouration (dark patches) and should preferably be avoided on the face, especially on the upper lip area.
A hair removing cream should be patch-tested before use. This is done by applying it on the inner arm. If there is a reaction within 10 to 15 minutes, it should not be used.
Home remedies
* Make a thick paste of sugar, lemon juice and water and apply it in the direction of hair growth. Wash off when it dries. Apply it once or twice a week.
* Mix 3 teaspoons of powdered barley with one teaspoon cold milk and 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice. Apply and leave on for 20 minutes and then rinse off with water. Do this two to three times a week.
* Mix a tablespoon of honey, lemon juice each with 5 tablespoons of potato juice. Meanwhile, grind the lentils (soaked overnight) to a smooth paste. Add all the ingredients and apply the mixture for about 20 minutes on the affected area. Wash it off once it is completely dry.
Other methods
* An effective and common facial hair removal method is threading. It is useful for shaping the eyebrows and also for removal of facial hair on areas like the upper lip and chin.
* Tweezing is another method, where one hair strand is removed at a time. It is a suitable method for shaping the eyebrows, or to remove solitary hair strands from the chin area, or eyebrows.
* Waxing can also be used for facial hair removal. Soft, strip waxing is useful. Roll on waxing kits are also available. It is easy to use and also more hygienic. The results are also said to be longer lasting.
Permanent treatment
Hair removal by laser is becoming increasingly popular as a permanent method. The laser disables the hair follicle’s ability to produce hair. The advantage of a laser is that the laser light can scan broader areas. Therefore, fewer sessions may be required. It should be done under supervision of a doctor.
Laser can be used to remove hair from the entire face, or particular areas like upper lips, chin or cheeks. The time taken for the actual treatment is not much. As re-growth may occur, one may have to repeat the treatment after four or five months.
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