What you need:
2 tablespoons of green gram flour
1-2 tablespoons of rose water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
What to do: Mix the green gram flour and the rose water together in a bowl forming a paste. Add lemon juice, then mix the ingredients once again.
How to use it: Apply the paste onto the affected areas of your skin, letting it sit for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is completely dry, then rub the mask off with your fingers. Repeat for 3 to 4 times each week.
Why it works: Green gram flour has great exfoliating properties, and when paired with rose water, it helps inhibit hair growth. It can also be used on all skin types.
What you need:
2 medium-sized onions
10-12 basil leaves
What to do: Separate the thin, transparent membranes of skin between the layers of an onion and crush the membranes with basil leaves to make a paste.
How to use it: Apply the paste on areas of unwanted hair, letting it sit for about 20 to 25 minutes. Wash it off with warm water and repeat for 3 to 4 times per week for one to two months.
Why it works: Onion is beneficial for you as it facilitates hair growth. But, when used with basil it gives the reverse effect, helping you to get rid of unwanted facial hair. This treatment can be used on all skin types.
What you need:
1 teaspoon of lavender oil
4-6 drops of tea-tree oil
What to do: Combine the lavender and tea tree oil in a bowl.
How to use it: Apply the mixture to unwanted facial hair using a cotton ball. Repeat for 2-3 times a day for three months.
Why it works: Lavender and tea tree oil have anti-androgenic properties that help in removing unwanted hair. It is suitable for oily and acne-prone skin types.
What you need:
1 tablespoon of honey
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of water
What to do: Place the sugar in a bowl and add the honey and water. Put in the microwave for about 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves and mixes with the liquids.
How to use it: Apply the paste to areas of unwanted hair. Then place a strip of cloth over the mixture allowing it to cool for a couple of seconds. Then pull the strip in the opposite direction in which your hair is growing. Repeat as often as you need to.
Why it works: This peel-off mask removes all unwanted hair instantly and exfoliates dead skin cells. It's also suitable for all skin types.
What you need:
2 tablespoons of oatmeal
1 ripe banana
What to do: Take a banana and mash it to make a paste. Then, blend the oatmeal and the mashed banana in a bowl.
How to use it: Apply a generous amount of the paste onto required areas and rub it in a circular motion. Let the paste sit for 15 to 20 minutes then wash it off with cold water. Repeat for one to two times per week.
Why it works: Oatmeal has a grainy texture making it a good exfoliating agent for facial skin. It's also suitable for all skin types.
What you need:
1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin powder
3 tablespoons of whole milk
A few drops of lemon juice
What to do: Mix the gelatin with the milk and lemon juice in a bowl and heat the mixture in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
How to use it: After removing the mixture from the microwave, let it cool, then apply directly to your face. Let the mask sit for 5 minutes before pulling it off with your fingers. Repeat as often as needed.
Why it works: The mask is sticky and easily peels all unwanted hairs off instantly. It can also help you to get rid of blackheads and dead skin cells. Can be used on all skin types except sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch
1 tablespoon of sugar
What to do: Crack an egg open and put its white into a bowl. Then add the sugar and cornstarch to it, stirring the ingredients well to form a smooth paste.
How to use it: Apply the paste to your face, allowing it to dry for 20 to 25 minutes. Once hard enough, grab it and rip it off. Repeat 2 to 3 times per week.
Why it works: Egg whites stick to facial hairs strongly, removing them perfectly. This recipe is suitable for all skin types, except acne-prone and sensitive skin.
