Protective layer or societal norms aside, having skin with the absence of hair just feels and looks so much better to most. It is generally cleaner and avoids peskies like pimples, ingrown follicles, milia so on and so forth.
Unfortunately, some people are hairier than others and this can prove to be a challenge, especially if you're one who dislikes hair.
In the spirit of removing hair from face the au naturel way, we found the top 5 home remedies to help. Check them out!
1. Lemon, Sugar and Water
What you need: 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice, 8-9 teaspoons of water (granular paste)
How: Mix it, heat it, let it cool, apply on intended area, let it dry, wait (20 minutes) and wash off (cold water in circular motion)
2. Banana and Oatmeal
What you need: 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, 1 ripe mashed banana
How: Blend, apply paste (rub in circular motion for 15 mins), wash off
3. Papaya and Turmeric
What you need: 2 tablespoons of raw papaya, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
How: Peel, chop and blend papaya pieces, mix with turmeric powder, apply (massage in circular motion for 15-20 mins), wash off
4. Egg White, Cornstarch and Sugar
What you need: An egg, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of sugar
How: Separate egg white, whisk with cornstarch and sugar till smooth paste, apply and keep on for 20-25 mins, peel off after dry
5. Potato and Lentil
What you need: Yellow lentil (soaked in water overnight), a potato, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey
How: Extract juice from mash potato, drain water from lentil and grind, add potato juice, lemon and honey, apply and leave on for 20-30 mins, rub and remove after dry