Face packs/masks to reduce facial hair

Having a layer of fine hairs on your facial skin is normal and needs no medical treatment. However, these hairs on your face can make your skin look dark, patched and uneven. Removing facial hairs through waxing is a very painful process and resorting to razors can only make the situation worse. Now there is also the cosmetic peeling and laser based hair removal solutions available, but if you are not actually keen to take those measures that can harm your skin in the long run, opting for facial hair reducing homemade face packs can be an effective and wise option. In case you have excessive hair growth on your face or it has shown a rapid increase in the recent times it might be a case of hirsutism or hormonal changes and in such cases referring to a doctor is vital. Some homemade face packs that can reduce facial hairs effectively include,

Sugar, Lemon and Honey face pack

Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar with 2 teaspoons of honey and a few drops of lemon in a bowl. Now apply this mixture to your whole face or to the particular places where you are experiencing more hair growth. Let it dry for 10 minutes and start rubbing lightly with your hands. Continue the rubbing process for another 10 minutes. Finally rub off the pack from your face, wash with cold water and pat dry. Repeat daily or at least 4 times a week for effective results.

Oatmeal and Honey face pack

Mix 1 tablespoon of oatmeal with 1 tablespoon of honey to make a grainy paste. Apply this mixture to your face and let it set in for 15-20 minutes before rubbing it off with your hands in light circular motion.  Wash off with water and pat dry. Start with using this pack daily; slowly reduce to 3-4 times a week.

Wheat Bran and Milk face pack

Take 1 tablespoon of wheat bran and add it to 1 tablespoon of milk. Now apply this grainy mask to your face in an upward direction. Let the pack set in for 20 minutes. Wet your fingertips very lightly with water and start rubbing off the dried pack from your face with light circular motion. Once you have rubbed off the total face wipe it off with a clean piece of soft cotton. Finally wash off with water. You can use this pack 4-5 times every week at the beginning.

Masur dal (red lentil) and Milk face pack

Soak 1 tablespoon of masur dal in 2 tablespoonful of boiled milk overnight. In the morning grind the lentils and make a grainy paste. Apply this pack on your face, leave for 20 minutes and then start scrubbing it off with your hands in light circular motion. You can damp your fingertips with water if needed. Finally wash off with water and pat dry. Use this pack 3 times a week for best results.

Apricot and Honey face pack

This vitamin filled fruit can also be great for facial hair removal. Grind half a cup of apricot and mix it with 2 tablespoons of honey to make a grainy mixture. Apply it on your face, leave for 10 minutes. Now start scrubbing it off from your face with fingertips, in a round circular motion. Continue this for another 5-10 minutes and finally wash off with cold water and welcome to gorgeous skin. Start with 5 times a week and reduce as you go.

Orange peel, lemon and gelatin

Mix 1 teaspoon of gelatin in 2 teaspoons of warm water, and add the orange peel paste. Mix well and add a few drops of lemon juice. Now apply this pack on your face while the mixture is still a bit hot due to the warm water. Leave the pack on your face for 15 minutes, and start peeling the pack from your face. Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry. You can use this pack maximum 3 times a week and it can show immediate results.

Fenugreek and honey face pack 

Take 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds, grind them in a mixture but do not make a fine powder. Now add the prepared fenugreek dust with adequate quantity of honey to make a paste and apply to the face. Leave for 20 minutes, and start scrubbing your face with the pack after dampening your fingertips with water. Continue the scrubbing for 5-10 minutes, wash off with water and pat dry. Repeat the process 3 times a week for effective results.

Egg and corn flour face pack

Add the white of an egg with 1 tablespoon of corn flour to make a paste. Apply this pack on your face and leave for 20 minutes. Now rub it off from your face with dampened finger tips. Repeat the process at least thrice every week for best results.

Papaya and Milk face pack

Papaya is a natural bleaching agent and it can bleach your facial hairs to a lighter color to reduce their appearance. This pack can also reduce facial hair with continuous use. Mix two cubes of grated green papaya (not ripe) with 1 tablespoon of milk. Make a smooth paste and apply to your face. Leave the pack on for 30 minutes, rub off with moist fingers and then wash off with water. Repeat the process 4-5 times a week for quick results.

Turmeric and lavender oil face pack

Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and it can help in reducing facial hairs. Lavender oil also has the natural ability to reduce problems like hirsutism. Take two inch long turmeric and make a paste in a grinder add 4-5 drops of lavender oil into the paste and apply it to your face. Leave for 15 minutes, and then rub off with moist fingers. Wash off and pat dry. Repeat the pack at least 3 times a week.

Potato, black lentil and honey face pack

Grind one potato and collect the juice through straining. Now add this juice to 1 tablespoon of black lentil powder. Add 2 teaspoons of honey and mix well. Apply this pack on your face and leave for 20 minutes. Start rubbing it off with your fingers and continue rubbing for another 5-10 minutes before removing the pack with a moist, soft cotton cloth. Follow at least 4 days a week.

Milk and sugar face mask

Take 1 tablespoon of milk and add 2 teaspoon of sugar to it. Now start rubbing of your face lightly with this mixture. As you continue rubbing cover whole of your face (leaving the eye area) and finally let the mask set in for 15 minutes before rubbing it off completely with moist hands. Finally wash off and pat dry. Do it daily for the best results.

Gram flour and Lemon face pack

Take 1 tablespoon of gram flower and add two teaspoons of lemon juice to it. Now add sufficient water to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste onto your face and let it set in for 15 minutes. Now start rubbing it off with moist hands in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Wash it off with plain water while rubbing your face with your hands. You can use this face pack for 4 days a week.

Gram flour and curd face pack

Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour and 1 tablespoon of homemade curd in a bowl. Mix well and apply this mixture onto your face. Leave for 20 minutes and then rub it off gently with your moist hands. Wash off with normal water and pat dry. You can use this face pack up to 5 times a week for best and quick results. Increase the gap between two treatments as you go.

Alum and rosewater face mask

Take 1 teaspoon of alum powder and mix it with 1 tablespoon of rosewater. Dab in this mixture onto your face with the help of a cotton. Once you cover the whole face, leaving the eye area out, let it set for 2 minutes. Now apply one more layer in the same way. Continue the layering for 20-30 minutes. Finally wash the mask off with cold water while rubbing your face with your hands.  This face pack is very effective in reducing facial hair and can be used 3-4 times every week.