Some people dream of having smooth skin, but often, body hair gets in the way of this. Body hair can grow on the hands, legs, underarms as well as the face. Excessive hair growth could be the result of several reasons like genetics, hormonal changes, additional secretion of the androgen hormone, and so on. Along with parlor and medical treatments, some natural home remedies are also useful for hair removal.

Easy hair removal techniques

Razors
Humans have body hair for protecting the skin and keeping it warm. But if someone is uncomfortable with their body hair, they can opt for various methods to remove it. Razors are a handy and cheap option for hair removal. Razors are easy to use and perfect for last minute hair removal. Ingrown hair, increased growth of body hair, and razor rash are some of the downsides of using razors. It is best to opt for quality razor kits. After usage, wash the razor with hot water and dry it out properly. It is not advisable to share razors as it is not suitable for maintaining hygiene.

Hair removal creams
After razors, hair removal creams is one of the most preferred choices for body hair removal. It is simple to use, and one only has to follow the guidelines given on the packet. The chemicals used in this product can have a strong smell, and sometimes, the skin may get irritated and dry due to its use.

Waxing
Waxing is a time-consuming, expensive, and painful choice for hair removal. Yet, it continues to remain more popular than other options. Wax pulls the hair out from the root, giving the skin a soft and smooth texture for a long time.

As a person gets used to the procedure, it becomes less painful. Another advantage of this option is that it leads to reduced hair growth.

Natural or home-based remedies

Sugar lemon face mask
Mix a small quantity of sugar and lemon juice. Then, heat this paste for some time . Apply the mixture for ten minutes and then rinse it off. The sugar paste removes the hair and the lemon juice bleaches the skin and makes it look radiant.

Papaya and turmeric
The most important bio-active enzyme present in papaya called “papain” which accelerates the breakdown of the hair follicle. Papaya is also useful for removing dead skin cells. When papaya is mixed with turmeric, it enhances the results by exfoliating and brightening the skin.

Banana-oatmeal scrub
This is a must-try remedy for dry skin. Banana makes the skin soft, and the oatmeal exfoliates it.

Chickpea flour mix
Chickpea flour is known for its hair removing characteristics and is safe to apply till the time the person’s skin is not excessively dry. For better results, one can use milk instead of water for making the chickpea flour mix.