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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