How To Get Rid Of Facial Hair Permanently

You may maintain a strict beauty regimen, but there’s one thing that just refuses to be controlled. We are talking about unwanted facial hair. Sometimes we suffer from excessive growth and we find ourselves at a loss as to how to get rid of the (usually coarse and dark) facial hair permanently. Needless to say, facial hair can take an emotional toll; studies show that women who suffer from excessive facial hair often report clinical levels of anxiety. A 2006 study, carried out in the UK, shows that on an average, women with facial hair spend more than one and a half hours a week trying to manage the problem. So, what are the simple and effective ways of how to getting rid of facial hair permanently? Here's a lowdown.

1. Sugar And Lemon Juice

What You Need

• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
• 8-9 teaspoons of water, or enough to create a granular paste

What You Have To Do

1. Mix the sugar, lemon juice, and water. The sugar particles act as an exfoliating agent.
2. Heat the mixture.
3. Let it cool a bit, and apply on the affected areas in the direction of the hair growth.
4. Let it dry.
5. Keep it on for about 20 minutes.
6. Wash it off with cold water, rubbing in a circular motion.

2. Lemon And Honey

What You Need

• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of organic honey
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of cornstarch or all-purpose flour
• Water, if required
• A waxing strip or a piece of cloth

What You Have To Do

1. Mix the sugar, lemon juice, and honey.
2. Heat the mixture for about 3 minutes, till it becomes a waxy paste.
3. To make the paste thinner, you can add water. Ensure that the paste is smooth.
4. Allow the mixture to cool down.
5. Apply the cornstarch or the flour on the areas where you have unwanted hair.
6. Next, spread the paste in the direction of the hair growth.
7. Using a waxing strip or the piece of cloth, pull the hair out in the opposite direction.

3. Oatmeal And Banana

What You Need

• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
• 1 ripe mashed banana

What You Have To Do

1. Blend the oatmeal and the mashed banana.
2. Apply the paste on the desired areas.
3. Using a circular motion, massage the paste for about 15 minutes. Rub against the direction of the hair growth.
4. Wash it off with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Apply it once a week and – voila, you will be rewarded with glowing skin! This paste can also be used as an exfoliator.