Unwanted hair
growth is one of the embarrassing problems of women. This can affect the self
esteem and confidence. This can be induced by several problems like hormonal
imbalances, polycystic ovarian diseases, and menopause. Several treatments are
available in the market, like electrolysis, waxing and laser which are very
expensive. This can be harmful to the skin. It is always better to rely on the
natural methods of hair removal. This may be a slow process but does not harm
our skin. Here we are giving a few methods of unwanted hair removal in natural
way.
LEMON
AND SUGAR MIXTURE
This is one of the effective home remedy for removing
unwanted hair.
Method
of use
·
Extract 10ml
of lemon juice and mix it with 150 ml of cold water.
·
Add 30grams of
sugar in this solution.
·
Mix it well and
apply it on the direction of hair growth
·
Wait at least
for 15 minutes
·
After that
wash it with cold water, by rubbing the facial skin gently in circular motion.
Repeat it at least twice in a week for better results.
TURMERIC
It is very well known for its medicinal uses for ages.
It helps to maintain healthy skin, prevent pimples, provides clear and glowing
skin. It is famous for its anti inflammatory and anti bacterial significances. Turmeric
is also used for removing unwanted hair growth.
Method
of use
·
Take a table spoon of turmeric powder.
·
Add fresh curd into it to make a thick
paste.
·
Apply it over the affected area covering
all unwanted hair.
·
Leave it until it gets completely dry.
·
Remove it by rubbing gently
Repeat daily or the other day. You can see the results
and will get naturally glowing clear skin.
NB-
you can also use milk instead of curd. This mixture can be used as a body scrub
along with gram flour, oats or rice flour. This will help to remove fine hairs
in the body.
CHICKPEA
FLOUR AND TURMERIC MIXTURE
This is the grandma’s method for removing unwanted hair
from the face and body even in babies.
Method
of use
·
Take enough chickpea flour and equal amount
of turmeric powder in a bowl to cover all affected areas.
·
Make a thick paste by adding milk into the
mixture of powders.
·
Cover all desired area with the mixture
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Apply towards the direction of hair growth
·
Leave it until it is completely dry
·
Wet the face slightly with water and rub
gently with finger tips towards the opposite direction of hair growth for 3-5
minutes.
·
Wash it off with luke warm water
PAPAYA
Papaya contains an enzyme called Papain, is able to
break down the follicles of hair. It also helps to prevent the re-growth of
hair. Papaya is also good for any kind of skin, makes it fair and clear with a
glowing texture. Raw papaya is the most effective way of hair removal.
Method
of use
·
Take a raw papaya and remove the skin
·
Make paste of the papaya about 3
teaspoonful
·
Mix this paste with 1 ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
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Apply this on your face
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Leave it for 15-20 minutes
·
Wash it off with luke warm water
Repeat it twice
or thrice in a week for miraculous effects.
POTATO
AND LEMON
Potato and lemon is well known for its bleaching
effects. When lentil powder is added with this mixture, it works well in
removing unwanted hair.
Method
of use
·
Extract about half bowl of Potato juice
·
Mix it with honey and lemon juice in a 1;4
ratio
·
Make
half bowl of yellow lentil paste, which is soaked overnight
·
Then mix it well, and apply to the desired
areas including face, arms and legs
·
Let it dry completely
·
When it gets dried, start rubbing with
fingers in circular motions
·
This rubbing helps to remove the hair.
Repeat as required. It is natural and simple way of
hair removal.
BANANA
AND OATMEAL
Banana is very good for skin. It can also be used as
one of the main ingredient in hair removal.
Method
of use
·
Mix a tablespoon oatmeal to a mashed banana
·
This mixture can be applied onto the face
·
It should be rubbed gently
·
Continue to massage for 15 minutes
·
After that wash it off with clean and cold
water
Do it for two times in a week for better results.
ROSE
WATER AND ALUM
This is one of the common methods of removing hair in
natural way.
Method
of use
·
Take half teaspoon of alum powder
·
Mix it with 2 tablespoon of rose water into
it
·
Stir it well to make a perfect mixture
without any solid particles
·
With the help of a spatula, this mixture
can be applied to the desired areas
·
Apply again until it gets dry for about 15
minutes.
·
Then wash it off and apply olive oil
Continue to apply this for 3 times a week for better
results
CAMPHOR
This is one of the strongest agents, which helps to
remove hairs very fast. As it can cause burning, it is strictly only for
applying to the legs.
Method
of use
·
Mix equal amount of camphor with white
pepper about one tablespoon each.
·
Add few drops of olive oil or almond oil to
make a paste
·
Apply this mixture on to legs
·
Wash it off in 15 minutes
Hairs will fall off with this paste. It should not
leave for more than 15 minutes as it can cause burning.
WAX
MADE FROM NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Today several
types of wax are available in the market. Here we are explaining, how to make a
wax from the ingredients available in our kitchen. The main ingredients for
this natural wax are honey, lemon, sugar, plain flour, spatula and clean cloth
for waxing or waxing strip.
·
Mix 1 tsp of sugar with 1 tsp of lemon
juice and honey each and heat it.
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Make it a thick and smooth paste.
·
Make it a medium consistency. If it becomes
too thick add a little water to loose it and to make it right consistency.
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Leave it to cool down.
·
Apply some plain flour to desired areas, then apply warm wax mixture
·
Evenly apply the mixture in the same
direction of hair growth.
·
Cover the area with waxing strip or clean
cloth.
·
Apply force to stick it towards the same
direction of hair growth
·
When it stick completely. Pull it towards
the opposite direction of hair growth.
This will give the same effect of waxing.
