Stop plucking and harsh chemicals. Here's 6 painless ways to get rid of unwanted hair
Body hair can be beautiful and should be celebrated. (Some very
fabulous women even go as far as to dye their underarm hair, reports the New York Times.) But sometimes, you may find body hair
irritating and want it removed.
Instead of suffering through the nicks and rashes of a razor or
the excruciating pain of a traditional wax, try these safe, all-natural ways to
remove unwanted body hair.
1. Sugar and lemon. This classic facial
hair-removal method actually works! Home Remedies
For Life recommends mixing 2 tablespoons sugar in 2 teaspoons
lemon juice and 10 tablespoons water. Apply the home remedy in the direction of
hair growth. Rest for 15- 20 minutes and then wash off with water, rubbing
gently. Repeat 2- 3 times a week for best results.
2. Lentils and potatoes. It sounds more like a
soup recipe, but in fact, lentils and potatoes are some of the best ingredients
for hair removal. Positive Health Wellness says to start by soaking yellow
lentils in a bowl overnight. The next morning, put the lentils in a food
processor to turn them into a thick paste. Add a potato, 1 tablespoon honey,
and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the food processor and blend. Apply the home
remedy to the unwanted body hair and relax for 30 minutes before rinsing with
water.
3. Banana and oatmeal. Massage a mixture
made from 1 mashed banana and 1-2 teaspoons oatmeal into unwanted hair for 15-
20 minutes. This process exfoliates the skin and makes it soft and supple.
Repeating twice weekly can be an effective method of removing body hair, says Home Remedies
For Life.
4. Basil and onion. This seemingly odd
combination is surprisingly useful in nourishing the skin and removing body
hair. Home Remedies For Life suggests beginning by removing the
translucent membranes between the onion layers. Next, crush the basil leaves
and onion membranes, creating a paste. Apply the home remedy to unwanted hair.
After 15- 25 minutes, rinse the skin with water. Repeat 3- 4 times weekly for 1
month to completely remove hair.
5. Turmeric and rose water. This
nourishing combination of ingredients is anti-inflammatory and soothing, as
well as an effective hair remover. Mix turmeric powder with rose water to make
a fine paste. Apply to unwanted hair and let the solution dry for 15- 30
minutes. Wash with warm water and pat dry. This method of hair removal works
best on finer hair. For thicker hair, add yogurt and oats to the home remedy,
according to Home Remedies
for Life.
6. Papaya. This tropical fruit contains an enzyme
that restricts hair growth and breaks down hair follicles. Home Remedies
For Life recommend a home remedy made by mixing 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
powder with 1-2 tablespoons papaya pulp. Massage the home remedy into the hair
for 15- 20 minute and then rinse with water. For best results, repeat 1- 2
times weekly.
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Source: remedydaily.com
