6 Remedies You Can Try To Remove Facial Hair Naturally

We all have some amount of facial hair on our face. Facial hair are normally called as ‘peach fuzz’ and they grow along on upper lips and on the chin. Some of us have side burns as well. But they are very much normal and do not cause any big issue. However, the problem arises when we face ‘extra hair growth’ on the chin, along the jawline, on the upper lip area or on the side burns. These extra hair throw serious problems, both in terms of looks and self esteem. And they are hard to get rid of. But what actually causes this extra hair growth? Let’s first find that out and then, we will move on to how to remove facial hair.

The most common methods of removing facial hair are waxing, shaving, plucking as well as threading. But none of these are permanent solution. For permanent hair removal, one have to go through laser hair removal as well as electrolysis. However, these are quite expensive and hence, everyone cannot afford them. So here we have a list of best home remedies on how to remove facial hair. Check them out below.

# Gram Flour to Remove Facial Hair

Gram flour is a great natural exfoliator for our skin. Through exfoliation it helps to get rid of unwanted hair as well as dead skin cells. Moreover, it has the ability to lighten facial hair as well as our complexion. Removing hair by using gram flour is a slow process but the most important thing is that gram flour inhibits hair growth, it takes ages for the hairs to grow back. Find out below how to use gram flour to remove facial hair.

- In a bowl, mix together 2 tbsp gram flour, 1 tbsp milk cream, 1 and half tsp milk and a pinch of turmeric. Once you get a thick paste, apply this on the face where there are more dense hair. Let it dry. Now scrub it off with a facial loofah. Always make sure you remove the paste from the opposite direction to the hair growth. Do follow this remedy 3-4 times in a week to remove hair.

- Take about a tbsp gram flour and to this, add 1 and half tsp plain yogurt and some turmeric powder. Add rose water to make it a thick paste. Spread it on your entire face or only on the areas where you have got facial hair. Let it dry and then scrub it off, away from the direction of the hair growth.

- Alternatively, you can mix together 2 tbsp gram flour, some turmeric and milk to make a smooth, thick paste and apply it on the face. Wait till it becomes dry and remove from the opposite direction of the hair growth. These are some of the easiest natural remedies to remove facial hair using besan or gram flour.

# Sugar Wax to Remove Facial Hair

This is a very popular natural treatment for facial hair removal. It is actually much like waxing, but instead of wax we are using sugar here. This technique was invented in Egypt centuries ago. In this method, one needs to pull the hair in the direction of the hair growth, not the opposite direction. Below you will find step by step guidelines on how to remove facial hair with this method.

How to remove facial hair using sugar

- First you have to heat a quarter cup of water in a saucepan.

- Add 2 cups of sugar and a quarter cup of lemon juice to it.

- Continue heating the solution until you see bubbles appearing on the surface.

- Turn down the heat to low medium and let it simmer for 25 minutes.

- Wait till it turns dark in color.

- Turn off the heat and let the mixture reach room temperature.

- Dust a little baby powder over the skin where you want to hair removed from.

- Spread the sugar water solution in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

- Put a clean cotton strip over the layer of the sugar mixture and wait for few minutes.

- Finally pull it off carefully in the direction of the hair growth.

# Use Papaya to Get Rid of Facial Hair

Papaya is a natural exfoliator for our skin. It also has natural bleaching properties that helps in skin lightening and papaya also can lighten unwanted facial hair on women. Papain, a special enzyme present in papaya, breaks down the hair follicles and thus, slows down hair regrowth rate. Topical application of papaya on our face helps to inhibit hair growth and thus it becomes easier to control the extra hair growth on chin, upper lips and sideburns.

- Take one raw papaya. Peel the skin and cut in into small cubes. Put them in a blender and prepare papaya pulp. You can also mash the papaya cubes to get papaya pulp. Put half tsp turmeric powder in the papaya pulp and mix together. Apply this facial hair removal mask on the face where you get maximum facial hair. Massage for few minutes and then, leave it on for another 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water. Use this homemade papaya facial hair removal mask once in a week to remove facial hair.

- In a bowl, take a tbsp papaya pulp and to this add 2-3 tbsp aloe vera gel, 1 tbsp mustard oil, 1/2 tsp gram flour, a pinch of turmeric. Mix all the ingredients together to make a thick paste. Spread this mixture on the areas where you want the hair to be removed from. Let it dry and scrub it off. You should use a clean and dry cloth to remove the paste and rub the piece of cloth in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Wash off with water, pat dry and apply any moisturizer.

- Alternatively, you can also use a turmeric and papaya paste to remove facial hair. Take 2 tbsp raw papaya pulp and a pinch of turmeric powder. Also, add some aloe vera gel and besan to the mixture and give it a good mix. Apply it on the area from where you want to remove hair. Let it dry and then scrub it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

# Remove Facial Hair with Indian Nettle

Next on our list of how to remove facial hair comes Indian nettle. Indian nettle is an amazing herb which is known for its ability to deal with unwanted hair removal. It can result in fading and thinning of facial hair, and over time, it also slows down the hair regrowth rate. When combined with turmeric, it becomes more effective to remove facial hair. Below, you will find out simple ways to use Indian Nettle leaves to remove facial hair.

- Take a handful of fresh nettle leaves and wash them thoroughly. Grind them to make a paste and add a tsp of turmeric powder to it. Mix both the ingredients to prepare your DIY Facial Hair Removal Mask. Spread an even layer of this mask on the parts of your face where you get maximum facial hair. Leave it on for few hours and remove this paste by scrubbing off away from the direction of the hair growth. Repeat this remedy 3-4 times per week to remove facial hair.

- Take a piece of turmeric, a handful of fresh nettle leaves and some neem leaves. Sun dry all the ingredients. Grind them to make fine powder. Add some rice flour to it. Mix this powder with water to form a thin watery paste. Apply it on the face and let it dry. Do this at night before going to bed and keep the paste on overnight. Rinse off the next morning. Repeating this process every night will help to get rid of facial hair over time.

# Use Red Lentil to Get Rid of Facial Hair

Here we present you another super effective home remedy on how to remove facial hair. Red lentil or masoor dal is one such ingredient which is used very commonly used in DIY Facial Hair Removal Mask recipes. Masoor dal not only helps to get rid of unwanted facial hairs, but also boost the overall health of our skin, thanks to its rich protein content. Red lentil face packs are also very effective in inducing fairness and glow to the skin.

- Soak 100 gm of red lentil, 50 gm sandalwood powder and some orange peel powder in milk overnight. The next morning, grind all the ingredients and prepare a smooth paste. Apply this on the face, wait till it becomes dry. Scrub it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Regular application of this DIY hair removal pack will help to get rid of fine facial hair.

- Take half a cup of red lentil and put it in the grinder to get red lentil powder. In a bowl, take 2 tbsp of red lentil powder and mix that with required amount of honey and milk to make a smooth paste. Keep it undisturbed for 15 minutes. Then, spread an even layer of this face mask on the face, covering the facial hairs and let it dry naturally. Rub it off gently away from the direction of the hair growth. Do repeat this at least 2-3 times per week to remove facial hair.

- Here is another very simple way to use red lentil or masoor dal to remove facial hair naturally at home. Mix together 1 tsp red lentil powder, 1 tsp rice flour, 1 tsp gram flour and some milk to prepare a smooth paste. You can also add 2-3 drops of almond oil but that completely optional. Spread a thick layer of this paste on the face, specially on those areas where you have unwanted hair growth. Let it dry and then with wet fingertips, gently scrub it off. Remember to rub it away the direction of hair growth. Repeat this process 2-3 times in a week for a month to see noticeable result.

# Remove Facial Hair using Egg White

Next on our list of how to remove facial hair comes egg white. Egg white is an excellent ingredient for our skin. Also the sticky nature of egg white makes it very effective for facial hair removal. The protein contents of egg white also help to boost up the collagen production of the skin and make it look healthy and youthful.

- Take one egg white in a bowl and add a tbsp regular sugar and a pinch of cornstarch to it. Beat the mixture until you get a nice and smooth paste. Apply a layer of this paste on the face and then let it sit for few minutes. This face mask will harden in to a thick mask when it becomes dry. Quickly pull it off to remove the hairs. Just be careful not to hurt your skin.

- Alternatively, you can also use simply the egg white itself. Take 1 egg white in a bowl and apply it all over the face with the help of a brush. Now place a tissue paper over the layer of the egg white on your face. Next, apply another layer of egg white over the tissue paper. Let it dry. Once you feel tightness on your face and you feel that the mask has turned crisp by touching it, peel it off in the upward direction. Be very careful when you peel the mask off. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. This is a very simple technique for facial hair removal treatment.