Wax Your Forearms

This is an ancient Arabic beauty secret, including 1 cup of sugar, 2 tbsp of water, 1,5 tbsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon, which is optional.

Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on low heaat until the mixture gets thicker. It should also turn golden-brown. Stir with a spoon and watch as the mixture gets to a shade of darker brown. This is how you prepare the wax itself.

 

 

When you wish to use it later, 10 seconds in the microwave should be enough to warm it up

Natural ways to get rid of facial hair

 Women need to battle facial hair constantly. So to get rid of facial hair many opt for methods like bleaching, waxing or shaving but that still can't provide a permanent cure. Here are a few home remedies that can help fight unwanted hair growth.

Turmeric:

Besides being good for one's complexion turmeric has antibacterial effects. It also helps to curb hair growth. Turmeric is also good for many other skin problems and wounds.

For the mask

Make a fluid paste by soaking turmeric powder in water, apply to the facial area where you have excess hair and leave on for a few minutes. After it dries, use a cloth dipped in warm water to wipe away the turmeric and the hair, too.

 

Gram flour

Since our grand-mothers time we know that gram flour (Besan) is used for face packs. Women in many parts of Indiaregularly used a face pack made by mixing gram flour with turmeric. This is believed to have the ability to remove the excess hair on the face, particularly around the mouth and chin. It also helps in getting a smooth and flawless skin.

For the mask

Mix equal amounts of gram flour and turmeric with a little water to make a thick paste. Apply this paste on the face, leave on until it dries totally and then with a cloth dipped in warm water rub off this face mask.

Egg

Eggs have various benefits for the skin and hair.

For the mask

Take the egg white of one egg add half a tablespoon of corn flour add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Make a smooth paste and apply this to the portion of your face that has unwanted hair. Once dried just pull it off firmly and the hair will get pulled out, too. It's painful but the results are amazing.

6 effective hair removal methods to get rid of unwanted facial hair

Unwanted hair especially on the face can be a major concern for women. Called hirsutism, it usually affects women from the age of 18-45 years. Though there are several options available these days, it still is a burning problem for several ladies. It makes them conscious of their appearance and can even lead to low self-esteem as they are often mocked for their facial hair. But experts believe that this condition can be controlled by adopting simple measures. Here are a few of them.

Drink spearmint tea

The reason behind excess hair growth is the increased level of male hormones in the blood (androgens). Although all women produce androgens, increased levels could lead to hirsutism,’ says Dr Navin Taneja, director of the National Skin Centre. He advises drinking spearmint tea twice a day for five days. This will help reduce the male hormones in your body which will lead to lesser hair growth.

Apply natural, home-made face packs

You may wonder if any face pack could help get rid of facial hair but the truth is, it does. When there were no beauty parlours, Indian women resorted to home remedies for solutions to common skin problems and one of them was excessive facial hair. The only thing you need to keep in mind is, as with any other treatment, you will have to stick to the routine to see good results. 

Make a paste of gram flour (besan), curd (dahi) and a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi). Apply this on the facial growth, let the paste dry and then wash your face with water. This can be a part of your daily routine. Regular use will help lessen the growth says Dr Taneja. 

Another face pack recommended by beauty expert Shahnaz Hussain is using a mixture of lemon and honey. ‘Mix 10 ml of lemon juice and 40 ml honey. Apply it in the direction of the hair growth with the help of a cotton swab and rinse after 15 minutes,’ she advises. Repeat this routine twice a week for two weeks to see results. A slight variation to this remedy is using a paste made of 30g of sugar, 10 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 150 ml of water.