Let’s face it. Unwanted hair on the face is our biggest nightmare. But the moment we try to thread it off, we get angry red blotches on our face. So, we try waxing next. Now, our face is not only red and spotty, but also swollen and sore. We solemnly vow that we are not going to experiment anymore. But right before the next date/party/wedding, we are left wondering – what harm can a single session do? And we are back to pedaling the vicious cycle!
Fear not! As always, Mother Nature has provided us with amazing solutions that, over time, will help us bid adieu to the much-hated facial hair. I said ‘over time’ because natural remedies take longer to show results.
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
- Mix the sugar, lemon juice, and water. The sugar particles act as an exfoliating agent.
- Heat the mixture.
- Let it cool a bit, and apply on the affected areas in the direction of the hair growth.
- Let it dry.
- Keep it on for about 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water, rubbing in a circular motion.
How Often You Should Do This
Try to follow this regime three times a week. You will start to see results after a couple of weeks.
Why This Works
Sugar has been used since ancient ages for removing unwanted hair. Warm sugar sticks to the hair, and not the skin. So, after it has dried, it rips the hair off when we start removing it from our face. Also, sugar is only slightly warmed for application. Therefore, it causes less discomfort, unlike wax, which has to be heated to much higher temperatures. The lemon in the mixture lightens the skin tone, and bleaches the remaining hair, if any.
Suitable For
All skin types. Those with dry skin should avoid keeping it on for more than 20 minutes.
Caution
Be careful not to overheat it, or you can get scalded. Also, don’t keep it on for more than 30 minutes, as the citric acid in lemon juice may dry your skin out and make it flaky.
