Women hate unwanted hair, not because it is harmful for their health, but because it causes a loss of self-confidence. Generally, it appears because of the hormonal changes produced either by pregnancy or by the menstrual cycle. We will offer you the opportunity to get rid of unwanted hair by using different ways, other than waxing or laser treatments.
- Turmeric & Indian nettle
Indian nettle is used a lot in medical treatment as it treats pneumonia, wounds, asthma, bedsore or rheumatism, due to its emetic, anti-parasitic, expectorant, anodyne and anti-microbial properties. Although, if it combined with turmeric it helps at unwanted hair removal.
Remedy: Combine 1 tsp. of turmeric powder with the powder obtained from crushing several Indian lilac leaves. Add some water, until you obtain a smooth paste. Apply it on your skin and let it dry for a few minutes, then peel the mask off and wash gently.
- Lemon juice & honey
On one hand, lemon juice exfoliates and cleanses the skin; on the other hand, honey moisturizes the skin. When combined, they have anti-bacterial properties and they help in the process of hair removal.
Remedy: Mix in a bowl, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice and 4 tbsp. of honey. Apply this paste on the area with unwanted hair and wait for about 15 minutes, then wash with warm water and a clean cloth. You should repeat the procedure two times every week.
- Lentil face pack
Red lentils are a very useful facial scrub, as they help at the cleansing and smoothening of the skin, as well as at hair removal.
Remedy: Transform ½ cup of red lentils into powder, then add 2tbsp. of milk or honey and prepare a paste. Wait for about 20 minutes and wash with warm water. In order to get great results, you should apply the remedy 2 or 3 times every week.
- Foods rich in phytoestrogens
Because the hair appears when the quantity of male hormones grows, phytoestrogen controls this level, and prevents excessive hair growth. Products such as soy, licorice, fennel, flaxseeds, alfalfa or gotu kala are rich in this substance. It is recommended to introduce them in your diet either as teas or as elements added in yoghurts, for instance. In order to offer your body the proteins it needs and help in the hair removal, you should consider consuming say products regularly.
Recommendations:
- Have a lot of patience.
- Consume lots of fruits and vegetables and drink a lot of water in order to hydrate your body.
- Before using any of these remedies, you should steam, your skin, so that your pores are open.
- Use some of the remedies daily for several weeks in a row.
- Do sport and eat healthy in order to maintain a balanced level of hormones.
