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Does the idea of shaving, threading, or waxing fine facial hair sometimes seem like a bit of an overkill? The good news is that there are some natural, safe, methods, that can handily be made at home.
Through the use of depilatory masks and exfoliating scrubs, fine facial hair can be easily managed.
As an alternative to waxing or shaving, fine facial hair can be removed by using gentle depilatory masks and exfoliating scrubs. Many of these can be made at home using common ingredients.
So if you’re looking for some safe, natural, and more importantly, EFFECTIVE, ways to remove fine facial hair – try some of the scrub and mask recipes below…
Scrubs & Masks – Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Facial Hair
Scrubs:
Scrubs work to remove facial hair by gently exfoliating fine hairs away. Use by briskly massaging the scrub over the area with unwanted fine hair, but be sure to avoid your sensitive eye and under eye skin.
Oatmeal & Banana Scrub
This oatmeal & banana scrub makes a good antioxidant to remove facial hair with dead skin cells. Banana is good for skin moisturization. This scrub can be used once a week.
Ingredients:
• 1 Ripe banana.
• 1 tablespoon of Powdered oatmeal.
Preparation:
- Peel off the ripe banana.
- Slice it into little pieces.
- Then blend the sliced bananas with the powdered oatmeal.
Application:
- Use your fingers to gently apply the paste over the unwanted facial hair.
- Massage it into the direction and against the direction of hair growth for 15 minutes.
- Rinse it off with cold water.
Fenugreek & Green Gram Scrub
Fenugreek combined with green gram can get rid of facial hair. The mixture sticks to fine facial hair and will fall out with it when rubbing it off. Use this scrub up to 3 times a week.
Note: This may not be a good method for you if you are allergic to fenugreek seeds.
Ingredients:
• Green gram.
Preparation & Application:
• Crush equal quantities of Green Gram and Fenugreek seeds to powder.
• Mix the powder with water in a small bowl.
• Massage the mixture over your damp face until the exfoliating effect has removed the hair.
Masks:
There are two types of masks. The first kind works by drying and adhering to the hair, so when the mask is removed the hair goes with it.
The second kind softens and weakens the hair follicle which makes it easy for fine hairs to be rubbed away as the mask is washed off.
Lemon Juice & Sugar Mask
This mask is the type that binds to the facial hair, and when you remove the mask, the hair comes out with it. This mask can be applied every 2 days.
Ingredients:
• Two tablespoons of Lemon juice.
• Two tablespoons Sugar.
• 8 tablespoons of water.
Preparation:
• Combine sugar, lemon juice and water in a small bowl.
• Heat the mixture to a temperature of 118 to 121 degree centigrade.
• Allow it to cool down to a temperature comfortable for the skin.
Application:
• Use spatula to apply it over the affected areas.
• Let it sit for about 15 to 25 minutes.
• Rinse it off with cold water.
Turmeric & Milk Mask
Turmeric scrub will help weaken the hair follicles, thus, makes it easy for the facial hair to come out when washing off the mask. This mask is gentle enough to use every day.
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon of Turmeric powder.
• 1 tablespoon of Milk.
• 1 tablespoon of Rice flour.
Preparation & Application:
- Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Apply the mixture to the areas with the unwanted facial hair in the direction of your hair growth.
- Scrub in the opposite direction lightly
- Wait for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Egg White and Cornstarch Mask
This mask binds to the facial hair, and when washed off, fine hair is removed with it.
Ingredients:
• 1 Egg white.
• ½ tablespoon of Cornstarch.
• 1 tablespoon of Sugar.
Preparation & Application:
- Mix cornstarch, egg white and sugar until it forms a paste.
- Use your fingers to apply the paste over the unwanted facial hair.
- Once dry, peel it off in the direction opposite the hair growth.
- Wash off with cold water.
- Apply it two to three times in a week.
- Don’t use if skin is affected by acne.
Remember, for any skin care treatment, Immediately wash off and discontinue use if you experience any itching, swelling or pain.
Try any of these methods and get rid of excessive facial hair naturally. They are not just safe for you. They are also effective to get rid of fine facial hair.