Get rid of upper-lip hair at home with these effective ways

Facial hair is common for both men and women. It can grow in different parts of your face, usually, it is on your chin, cheeks, and upper lip. Out of all these areas, the upper lip is probably the most prominent one. If you’re someone who is bothered about the visible hair of your upper lip, you might want to consider removing it. However, one must keep in mind, facial hair is nothing to be ashamed about! Otherwise, try these following methods to remove them naturally at home.

A popular natural remedy to slow down the hair growth of your upper-lip area includes the application of turmeric and milk. Make a mixture of both the ingredients and leave it on your upper lip area until dry. Gently rub with wet fingers, against the direction of your hair growth until the dried paste is completely removed. Rinse the area with cold water. Repeat this twice in a week to see effective results.

Another DIY includes egg whites to remove facial hair. Whisk egg white of an egg and add cornflour and sugar to form a fine paste. Apply this onto your upper lip. Once dried, peel it off in the opposite direction of your hair growth. Finish off by putting cold water and moisturiser.

An old trick is to combine honey with lemon juice to form a paste. This can be applied on the upper layer to act like wax, but without the harshness. Let it sit for a while and wipe off with cool water.

A study also suggests that drinking spearmint twice a day can effectively limit the growth of facial hair.

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