How to Get Rid of Facial Hair Naturally

Unwanted facial hair can be embarrassing and frustrating. Some people are simply prone to more facial-hair growth than others. If you have unwanted facial hair, there are a variety of methods you can employ to get rid of it. There are certain chemical treatments, such as hormonal medications, that can lessen your facial hair, but they may produce unpleasant side effects. Thankfully, there are plenty of natural options as well--both short-term and long-term solutions.

Things You'll Need

• Razor
• Shaving gel or cream
• Tweezers
• Wax
• Soy products
• Kalo

Instructions

1. Shave your facial hair. This temporary method of hair removal will keep your face hair-free for one to three days, depending on the speed of your hair growth. Use a lubricant, such as shaving cream or gel, to prevent skin irritation and get a closer shave.

2. Pluck facial hair with tweezers. This method works well if you only have a few hairs to remove. Otherwise, it is too painstaking a process to use on thick, dense hair. Use high-quality tweezers that firmly grasp the hair as you pull it out from the root.

3. Wax your facial hair. You can find home waxing kits at most drug- and cosmetic stores. Follow the kit's instructions regarding preparing and applying the wax. Choose a kit that is designed for facial hair.

4. Get your facial hair threaded. During threading, cotton thread is used to pull hair out by its roots, leaving your face hair-free for one to four weeks. You can get threaded professionally at most salons.

5. Eat soy products. Soy contains phytoestrogen, nature's equivalent of estrogen. Like estrogen, phytoestrogen discourages hair growth, helping to slow growth cycles. If you consume soy regularly, you'll likely notice a decrease in your facial hair.

6. Take Kalo supplements. These natural supplements have been shown to slow hair growth. If you take them regularly, you'll notice your facial hair becoming thinner and less apparent.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply hydrocortisone cream to your skin after hair-removal treatments. The cream will soothe irritated skin.

Resources

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