Are you tired of regular waxing and threading on your face? Have you been bullied because of the thick black hair on your face? Nowadays, every other girl is in the quest for the answer to “How To Reduce Body Hair Growth In Females Naturally?”. And I know the answer to this is very complex.
It is high time to think why is it so common among teenage girls and adult women to have abnormal facial growth. The young women two decades before don’t have this problem like it is prevalent nowadays. So, there must be some reasons that make this problem very common.
Let’s find out some basic facts related to abnormal hair growth on the face in females.
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What Is Abnormal Hair Growth In Women Called?
Mammals have hair on their bodies; we all know this concept. But in humans, the pattern of hair growth in males and females is different.
It depends upon the hormones present in both the genders and some other factors like genes.
If the females have thick, coarse, black hair in a male-like pattern on the face, chest and back, this condition is known as hirsutism.
Multiple reasons may result in this condition known as hirsutism. It is common among women of child-bearing age, and about 5-10% of the total population of women is affected by this problem.
Causes Of Facial Hair Growth In Females:
The most common reason for facial hair growth in females is hormonal imbalance. The over-production of male hormones (androgens) in females is the most crucial cause of hirsutism (hair growth on the face in females). Here are the reasons of facial hair growth in females;
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) (a condition in which ovaries produce an abnormal amount of male hormones-androgens)
- Cushing syndrome (a condition in which your body produce too much amount of cortisol hormone for an extended period)
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Tumors
- Medications
- Family history
- Obesity
Hair growth on the face due to hormonal imbalance is the most common reason among all the other reasons that cause facial hair growth in females. A small number of male hormones androgens is present in every female, but if the levels of these hormones exceed the normal range, it will cause changes in the female body, and some male-like features appear in females.
Standard Methods Of Women’s Hair Removal:
Women all over the world use various methods and techniques to remove hair from their faces and other body parts. Here are some of the standard methods;
- Shaving: It is the method in which the hair is cut at the skin level. It is done with an electric shaver or razors with blades.
- Plucking: It is the method in which hair is plucked with the help of a tweezer.
- Depilatory Creams: Depilatory creams have chemicals that break down the hair structure and remove the hair from the skin. The chemicals in these creams may irritate your skin.
- Hot Waxing: The is the method of hot wax to remove the hair from the roots.
- Threading: In this method, hair is removed with the help of a twisted thread.
- Laser Hair Removal: It is the long-term option to reduce hair growth by destroying hair follicles with the help of LASER light.
- Epilation: It is a method of hair removal that is done by an epilator machine. The machine is placed and moved on the skin from where it removes the hair.
- Electrolysis: It is the method of hair removal in which a needle is used to inject a short blast of an electric current into the hair follicle
- Bleaching of Hair: It is not a hair removing method; rather, it bleaches your hair and conceals the appearance of hair on your face, arms or hands, etc.
How To Stop Facial Hair Growth In Females Naturally?
After reading all the above information, you are now well aware of the causes of hair growth. If you want to stop the facial hair growth, you need to treat the root cause. Otherwise, it is not possible to stop hair growth as it is not a superficial problem. Instead, it has complex reasons behind it.
You need to treat your underlying issues like hormonal imbalance or PCOS to stop facial hair growth.
How To Reduce Body Hair Growth In Females Naturally?
Here are some natural home remedies that help in removing facial hair in females;
Lavender And Tea Tree Oil:
Lavender and tea tree oil have anti-androgenic abilities that help slow hair growth on the face and other body parts.
Mix 1 teaspoon of lavender oil with 2-3 drops of tea tree oil and apply the mixture of oils on your face with a cotton ball. Apply this mixture 2 times a day for at least 3 months to get the desired results.
Honey And Sugar:
Add one tablespoon of honey, one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of water to a bowl. And microwave it for 30 seconds to dissolve the sugar in this mixture. Apply this warm mixture on your face where you have hair. Put a cloth strip on it and slightly rub it. Then pull the cloth strip in the opposite direction to your hair growth.
It will remove the hair from your face and exfoliates your skin by removing the dead skin cells.
Papaya And Turmeric:
Take 1 raw papaya and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Peel the papaya fruit and cut it into chunks. Mash the pieces to make a paste and mix the papaya paste with turmeric powder. Apply the paste on unwanted hair regions on your face. Massage your skin gently, and then let the mask dry for 15-20 minutes. And wash your face with warm water.
Oatmeal And Banana Mask:
Take one ripened banana and mash it to make a paste—blend 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and the mashed banana in a bowl. Apply a thick layer of the mixture on the desired areas and rub it in a circular motion. Let the paste dry for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
The grainy texture of oatmeal helps in removing hair from your face.
Egg, Cornstarch And Sugar:
Take an egg and put the egg white from it into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and half tablespoon of cornstarch and stir the ingredients well to make a smooth paste. Apply this mixture on your face having unwanted hair and let it set for about 20-25 minutes.
Once the paste is hard enough, peel it off your face. The egg white helps in removing your facial hair like wax.
Treatment Options For Facial hair Growth In Females:
Apart from home remedies that are only helpful in removing your hair and not cure the internal cause of hair growth, several other treatment options are available for facial hair growth in females.
The health specialists suggest hormonal treatment for hormonal imbalance that is causing facial hair growth in females.
Laser is an essential and effective treatment of hair removal, and it slows down the growth of unwanted hair. The Laser beams highly concentrated light into the hair follicle that destroys the hair follicle and slows down the hair growth. It takes 2-6 sessions to get rid of hair from your face.
Electrolysis is also a very effective way to remove hair.
You can consult the best endocrinologists in Pakistan to discuss your hormonal issues, as hormonal imbalance is the main reason behind unwanted facial hair in females.
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