The problem of strong facial hair occurs in women of different ages. Even small deviations from the norm can lead to complexes about appearance. There are proven ways to remove facial hair, reviews of which confirm excellent results. The available methods are described in the article.
Causes of facial hair in women
To determine why facial hair occurs, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of physiology. Active growth is observed in the pubertal period, when a girl becomes a girl, and during menopause with the onset of withering of the body. In addition to the antennae above the upper lip, there may be excess on the eyebrows, ears and nasolabial folds.
What is the reason for this? Doctors say that hirsutism (hypertrichosis) in women appears when the endocrine system or adrenal glands do not work properly, and also because of thyroid diseases. High hairiness occurs as a complication of pathologies.
Other reasons include:
- Genetic factor.
- Frequent use of hot compresses, paraffin therapy, visits to the solarium, as the face overheats.
- Prolonged use of medicines or cosmetics with mercury, tar, hormonal components.
If there are few hairs, then tweezers can solve the problem. According to reviews, when shaving off, the vegetation will only become darker, tougher, more noticeable. And its growth will be more active. But don't be disheartened, as the cosmetic industry is evolving, offering women different ways to remove facial hair.
Ways to delete permanently
In this case, it is preferable to contact a professional. Permanent facial hair removal is done in the following ways:
- Laser hair removal. This method leads to the death of hair follicles. Laser facial hair removal can be performed 6-7 times to completely eliminate vegetation. This is due to the fact that the human body is able to heal itself. According to reviews, after laser hair removal on the face, the skin becomes smooth.
- Electroepilation. In the process of such a procedure, a special electrode is inserted into the follicle. With it, the hair root is destroyed with the help of high temperatures. There will be no new vegetation. Given the reviews, many women perform this procedure. However, before carrying it out, you still need to consult a specialist.
- Photoepilation. The process is detrimental to the hair by destroying the bulbs. The result is achieved through the action of point light pulses. The procedure lasts 40 minutes and leaves onlypositive impressions. According to reviews, after it there is no pain or irritation.
- Bioepilation. Facial hair removal in this case is performed with wax or resin. The heated component is applied to the problem area and removed with hairs after 10 minutes. The face is treated with milk, and within 2 days you should not go to pools, solariums, and beaches. According to reviews, many people liked this procedure because of its effectiveness.
- QOOL hair removal is a type of laser hair removal. The procedure is performed in the form of a cold effect on the roots.
Which of these methods to choose, it is better to discuss with a specialist. This will protect you from unwanted consequences. According to the numerous reviews of visitors to such procedures, it is clear that salon methods give effective results.
At home
How is permanent facial hair removal done at home? Often this is not possible. Such methods only slow down hair growth. Plucking and shaving vegetation is undesirable, as there is a risk of infection. Plus, it's painful. After shaving, the structure of the hairs changes, they become thicker, darker and denser.
But hydrogen peroxide is perfect. It does not remove hairs, but only bleaches them, making them almost invisible. You just need to wipe the vegetation daily. Peroxide is used in combination with liquid soap.
Using facial hair removal cream is considered a budget way. The advantage isefficiency. But careful handling is required. Sugaring involves the use of sugar caramel. It is created by continuously stirring a mixture of water, sugar and lemon juice, which are heated in an enameled container over low heat. Effective methods include the use of folk remedies.
Special accessories
Various hair removal devices are now on sale. The mechanism in the form of a spring is in demand. It should be applied to unwanted hairs on the face, squeezed and twisted, pulling out. This method, although effective, has disadvantages:
- soreness;
- removal of excessively thin hairs, which can then darken;
- risk of skin irritation and ingrown hairs.
Because of these disadvantages, many do not choose this method. But other effective methods can be used instead, which will be discussed later.
Applying cream
There are special creams for facial hair that are sold in cosmetics stores. They are applied for a few minutes, and then scraped off with a spatula with a rod. The cream penetrates deep into the skin, dissolves the part of the hair that is located above it and noticeably slows down growth. You can choose funds such as Avon, Surgi.
The dissolution process is associated with calcium thiol glycolate, which breaks down the protein in the rod. According to reviews, facial hair removal cream allows you to cope with the problem in a short time. It contains chemical components that have passedclinical trials, therefore not harmful to he alth.
Epilation of facial hair by an inexperienced person can cause skin injury. To prevent this, it is advisable to do a test in advance on a small area under clothing. So it will be possible to check whether there really is no allergy. Gradually there will be fewer hairs. They become weak, not very dark, and with systematic procedures they can stop growing.
Nettle seeds and vegetable oil
Facial hair removal is performed using a self-prepared product. Dioecious nettle seeds should be boiled for 10 minutes in water. The proportion is 1 tbsp. l. to a glass of water. The broth should be cooled and diluted in it with 20-30 g of vegetable oil. The mixture can be applied to the hair area twice a day.
Soda solution
Facial hair removal at home is done with a soda solution. Procedures should be done at night. In the morning, the remnants are washed off with water, the skin is treated with an anti-inflammatory cream. It takes 10 sessions to slow the growth of vegetation.
To prepare the remedy, you will need baking soda (1 tsp), which must be added to water (1 cup). In the finished solution, moisten a cotton swab and apply to the right place. Judging by the reviews, the soda remedy is in demand. In addition, it is effective and inexpensive.
Ant oil
Gradually get rid of unwanted vegetation will allow ant oil. From product notirritation and allergies appear. Long hairs before the procedure must be cut or plucked, but not shaved. Formic oil is applied to the treated surface with a thin layer. The procedure should be performed twice a day for 2-6 months. As the reviews show, such sessions give a good result, you just need to do them regularly.
Nuts
Permanent hair removal at home is done with a nut tincture. It is obtained from the shell of a walnut. A handful of raw materials must be poured with alcohol (150 ml of 70% concentrate). Infusion is performed in a dark container for a week. The tincture is used for 21 days: you need to wipe the problem areas with it every day.
But be careful as alcohol tincture can lead to facial irritation and pigmentation. To do this, cut an unripe nut, lubricate the hairs with a juicy piece, but do not allow the juice to get on the skin. The product burns and stains fabrics. Regular use of green nuts will eliminate vegetation forever.
Laundry soap and wood ash
As you can see from the reviews, facial hair removal can be effectively done with simple means. Wood ash without impurities should be sifted with a fine sieve and poured with hot water. From a piece of laundry soap, cut off ¼ part and grate on a fine grater.
Products must be mixed until a paste is obtained. It must be applied to the hairs for 30 minutes, then washed off. After 2-3 weeks, you can forget about thisproblem.
Datura-grass
This plant is considered poisonous, but it will quickly eliminate the hairs that spoil the beauty of the face. It is only necessary to properly make funds based on it. You can use the following recipes:
- Crushed seeds should be poured with vodka. The proportion of the components is chosen so that the resulting product is in the form of thick sour cream. The product must be insisted for 3 weeks in a dark place. It is used to lubricate the hairy parts up to 4 times a day. Treatment for hypertrichosis should be done before hair removal.
- The roots of the plant must be boiled in water: 150 g per 1 liter. Phytopreparation is used to lubricate unwanted hairs. But you shouldn't taste it. The product is used to wipe the hairy areas every day.
Homemade clay
Clay composition is not one of those tools that remove facial hair quickly and permanently. Over time, vegetation will reappear. To prepare the mixture, you will need:
- 175ml vinegar;
- 1 kg of sugar;
- 1 glass of cool water;
- 1 bottle of brilliant green.
First, sugar is mixed with water, vinegar. The mixture should be heated over low heat, stirring continuously. After melting the sugar, a solution of medium density will be obtained. You need to add 1/3 of the greens. It is necessary to continue to stir to get a uniform green tint. The composition must cool down.
Then you need a green ceramic salad bowl, which is covered with cling film. The container may be made of other material, butnot made of plastic. It is necessary to pour the syrup on the film and let it harden completely. You need to detach a piece of sticky mass and knead with your palms. It must be applied to the hairy areas and wait for hardening. Then you need to sharply tear off the superimposed layer against the growth of hairs. According to reviews, such procedures really bring results.
Waxing
This method eliminates vegetation for a long period. With it, it will be possible to get rid of not only hairs, but also from the bulb. It will also slow down their growth. Cosmetic wax is sold in a pharmacy. The execution procedure is simple, so you can do it yourself:
- Wax must be melted in a water bath.
- The melted component is applied to the face in the area of unwanted vegetation with a special spatula or stick.
- It takes a little while for the wax to harden.
- After that, it is removed with a sharp movement.
- The skin should be treated with a nourishing cream.
This procedure is painful. Therefore, it is desirable to perform removal not from the entire surface at the same time, but in small parts. If a person is difficult to tolerate pain, then this method should be excluded. According to reviews, this method can lead to skin irritation, as there is a mechanical effect. It is necessary to perform the procedure 2 times a month, since it is for this time that the effect is preserved.
Use thread
Vegetation can be removed by cutting a silk or cotton thread (0.5 meters). Firstits ends must be tied, and then twisted several times, forming a figure eight. One ring should be larger than the second, and the middle should be clearly fixed.
The skin of the face must be cleaned, steamed and dried. Then thumbs and forefingers are inserted into each ring and the “figure eight” is applied to the skin. The twisted part should be under unnecessary hairs, and the large ring should be above them. The fingers located in the smaller ring need to be spread apart so that the center of the thread-like number rises up and pulls the hairs.
Removing vegetation with a thread can seem like a difficult job. But in fact, you just need to get the hang of it, and depilation will be done quickly. According to reviews, hairs do not appear for about a month. Of the minuses, soreness is distinguished. The method is suitable for removing hairs from 5 mm long. If the skin is not steamed and dry, ingrown hairs may occur after the procedure.
Lightening
In addition to eliminating hairs, they can simply be discolored. For this, a remedy from 1 lemon is suitable, which must be ground and mixed with sugar (1 cup). The mass must be diluted with boiled water until a pasty mixture is formed. The composition is applied to the hair, and after 10 minutes everything is washed off.
You can use the recipe with sugar, cornmeal and chicken egg. The products are used to prepare a mask that is applied to the face until dry. Then you need to remove the residue with water. Bulk components must be added 1 tbsp. l.
Milk and turmeric or lemon juice and wheatgrass have a brightening effect.flour, as well as honey and lemon juice. Funds are applied for 15 minutes. Lemon-honey composition should be rubbed and left for 30 minutes. Followed by rinsing with water.
Thus, each of the above methods is effective. It is important to monitor the condition of the skin during the procedure. The right product will remove unwanted facial hair, making the skin smooth and attractive.
