Warm wax should be applied to the desired area using the applicator that comes with the kit and then allowed to cool. Use your fingers to pull the cold wax off of your skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Regular waxing can reduce regrowth because this technique interrupts the development of hair follicles. If your skin is sensitive to wax, you could try sugaring, which is a natural method similar to waxing. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice to 1/4 cup water. Boil until it turns into a paste. It needs to simmer about 25 minutes and turn amber brown. Let it cool. Dust your skin with corn starch or baby powder. Apply the mixture in the opposite direction of hair growth. Put a rag on it, and then pull it off.
Apply the depilatory to the skin. Leave the product on the skin based on the timing instructions that come with the product. Once the product has been on the skin for the required length of time, wipe it off of your skin with a clean cloth. Hair regrows a few days after using a depilatory. Depilatories can be purchased across the counter. One problem with depilatories is that they have a strong chemical smell.
If you have heavy hair growth, this is not a good solution for you. Bleaching regularly can irritate the skin. So you should test it out on a small patch of the skin before using it more heavily. If you do bleach, stay out of the sun for at least an hour. If you don’t, the skin could have a bad reaction.
Sterilize the ends of the tweezers with rubbing alcohol before and after plucking to avoid infection. Stretch the skin gently around the area that you want to pluck. Grip the hair near the root, and then firmly pull the hair. Plucking facial hair is inexpensive, but time consuming. It can also be painful and lead to ingrown hairs if the hair breaks off underneath the skin. You can avoid ingrown hairs by pulling the hair gently as opposed to yanking it out with the tweezers. Hair regrowth after plucking can occur in 3 to 8 weeks.
You can also use an electric razor for wet or dry shaving. Be careful or you could cause small cuts. It can be hard to use a razor on some areas of the face, like the chin. Hair regrowth after shaving is fast, though. Hair can return in anywhere from a few hours to a few days. [4] X Research source
The cosmetologist will twist a cotton thread around the hairs on the desired area and then pull them out in rows. One benefit of threading is that, unlike waxing, it doesn’t inflame sensitive skin. The hair will grow back in a couple of weeks. Some salons now offer threading. Look in the phone book or ask your favorite salon.
To get the end result it will take 9 or more months but is much more worth it. It is more expensive at first, but in the end you save money. One of the downsides to laser hair treatment is that it can be very painful. A plus side is that it can permanently remove the hair. You will probably need to go for repeated treatments to fully destroy the hair. Laser hair treatment works best on people with light skin and dark hair. The face is a sensitive part of the body. It is more prone to infection. [6] X Expert Source Alicia RamosSkincare Professional Expert Interview. 12 June 2019. So it is better to use laser hair removal instead of epilating facial hair. [7] X Expert Source Alicia RamosSkincare Professional Expert Interview. 12 June 2019.
Electrolysis is done with a small needle. An electric current is delivered into each hair root, one-by-one, permanently destroying the hair. White or blonde hair can be removed with electrolysis, unlike laser treatment, which works better with darker hair and light skin. You will need to go for the treatments until the hair is destroyed.
Mix the products together, then microwave them for about 15 seconds. Apply the mixture to your face, and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, peel it off. Make sure you don’t get the mixture near your eyebrows or eyes. When you peel the mask off, you should find that unwanted facial hair (and blackheads) come off with it.
For the lemon/orange peel scrub, mix together 1 teaspoon each of powdered orange and lemon peel, ground almond, and oatmeal. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of rose water. Mixing these items should create a paste. Put the paste on your face for about 5-8 minutes. Rub the paste into your skin with small circular movements. Then rinse your face with water. You will need to do this 2-3 times a week to see results. For the apricot scrub, grind half a cup of dried apricots in a blender until it’s a powder. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply to face for 5-10 minutes. Rub into skin with small circular movements, and then rinse with lukewarm water. You also need to use this scrub 2-3 times a week to see any difference.
All you need is 1 to 2 teaspoons of Turmeric, and milk or water. Mix them into a paste. Put it on your face for 15 to 20 minutes. Let it dry. Then, wash it off with warm water. This paste will work best for people with fine facial hair. If the hair is denser, you could add oatmeal to the paste.
Beat them together until it turns into a paste. Apply the paste to your face, and let it dry. It will turn into a thin mask. Pull the mask off firmly, and you should see the hair come off with it.
Studies published in scientific journals like Phytotherapy Research have found that women who drank spearmint tea reduced the amount of testosterone (male hormone) flowing through their blood streams. This reduction in testosterone led to less unwanted hair growth. Consume 2 cups of spearmint teas for a minimum of 5 days per week. [9] X Research source
Apply the cream to the areas of your face where you want to reduce hair growth. The cream will remain on your skin. Follow the instructions that accompany the product to determine frequency of use. Hair growth inhibitors can be used in conjunction with other hair reduction methods such as threading, waxing and tweezing. Results may take 4 to 6 months. It costs about $100 for a supply that will last you two months. [10] X Research source
To make the tea, you need 20 grams of dry black cohosh root, 4 1/4 cups of water, and a teaspoon of honey. Boil the water and root, and then let it simmer for 30 minutes. Strain it. Put the honey into the concoction. Drink three times a day. You will need to refrigerate the liquid. Higher dosages of the tea can cause side effects, and it shouldn’t be used if you have liver disease or cancer, so it’s best to see a doctor before you try this regimen.
Sometimes doctors will prescribe birth control pills to help address such issues. Some underlying medical conditions can cause facial hair growth, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Eat foods with phytoestrogen. If you eat foods with this ingredient, it can help cure an estrogen imbalance, although again you should check with a doctor. More estrogen can slow down hair growth. [11] X Research source Licorice, alfalfa, fennel and flaxseeds are natural products that contain phytoestrogen. Basically, phytoestrogen mimics the role that estrogen plays in the body.
