Do you feel like your upper lip is a little hirsute?
Sometimes, women find that their upper lip hair is growing faster than normal and it can be more difficult to remove. Hair growth on your upper lip is very common and may happen to you too. But there is a slight chance that you have a hormonal imbalance that will make your upper lip hair grow more than normal. Read on to know if you are one of those people and what home remedies may help you get rid of upper lip hair naturally at home.
The cause of hirsutism in women is unclear and is caused by hormonal or genetic factors, or a mix of the two. Hirsutism can affect anywhere between 5-10% of females, but there are no known causes or cures for this condition. It may take a lot more research to find the answers to these questions.
In the next few pages, you’ll find some of the best home remedies for removing hair from the upper lip. Take a look!
1. Turmeric And Milk
Studies show that turmeric may help reduce hair growth on your upper lip. A study using a plant from the Curcuma family showed reduced axillary hair growth in women. Hence, it is possible that turmeric may help reduce hair growth on your upper lip.
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of water or milk
What You Have To Do
- Apply turmeric powder to your upper lip with either water or milk.
- Leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Once it becomes hardened, gently rubs it and then wash it away.
Do this at least once every few days for the next couple of weeks.
2. Egg White
Eggs have an uncanny ability to remove hair. When applied as a peel-off mask, the egg white can easily get rid of the strong hair strands from the lip’s follicles. Though this technique may not be as effective as other remedies for removing upper lip hair, it is still incredibly useful in many situations.
Requirements
- one egg white.
- 1 teaspoon of cornflour.
- 1 teaspoon of sugar.
What You Have To Do
- In a bowl mix the egg white with cornflour and sugar.
- Whisk until the mixture is thick and sticky.
- Apply it to your upper lip region.
- Leave it on for 30 minutes, then peel it off.
Do this 2 times every week.
3. Gelatin
The magic of gelatin may be the key to unclogging your pores. As a peel-off mask, it binds together when mixed with a liquid. Once it gets sticky, its adhesive property might help remove hair from the follicles.
You’ll need
- 1 tablespoon of unflavoured gelatin
- 1½ tablespoons of milk
- 1. Pour the milk over the gelatin.
- Microwave the mixture for 10-12 seconds.
- Use the warm paste to cover your upper lip.
- Peel off with mild force, once it has dried.
4. Sugar
Sugar is popularly used as an ingredient for painless hair removal. It not only removes unwanted hair but also prevents its growth. Sugar’s popularity lies in two main qualities: it melts the erythrocytes, cells that contain oxygen, and then sticks to the skin and creates a crust that can be easily rubbed off; and it is much cheaper than wax.
You’ll Need
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- A soft piece of cloth
- Begin heating a pan with sugar.
- Add fresh lemon juice to the heated sugar and stir until the mixture becomes thick.
- Allow the sugar-lemon mixture to cool down a bit before applying it to the upper lip region.
- Put a piece of cloth on top of the liquid and rub in a circular motion.
- Pull the cloth against the hair growth once it has been applied for 10 seconds or so.
This remedy is for you to use when it is needed.
5. Yogurt, Honey, And Turmeric
If you want to remove your unwanted facial hair, yogurt, honey, and turmeric may be just the thing for you! This scrumptious mixture can help to dislodge your upper lip hair from the follicles. You can use this scrub as a way to efficiently remove the unwanted hair on your upper lip.
You’ll Need
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of yogurt
- A pinch of turmeric
What You Need To Do
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, besan, and turmeric.
- Apply the mixture to your upper lip, covering it well.
- Wait for about 15-20 minutes, then clean off gently with cold water.
6. Flour
Flour is one of the easiest and simplest ways to remove hair from your face. It’s so simple that you may laugh. Apply the flour mask down to where you want the hair to be removed. The flour loosens up the hair follicles, and then it can be easily plucked off when the mask is peeled off.
Flour is one of the cheapest and least painful methods, but it lacks scientific backing.
You’ll need
- 1 tablespoon of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- A pinch of turmeric
What You Need To Do
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until you form a paste.
- Spread the paste on your upper lip area and patiently wait for it to dry.
- When dry, slowly peel off the mask.
- Rinse the area with water
7. Potato Juice
Potato juice has been shown to be a good option for women who are trying to remove hair from their upper lips.
Potatoes may have two physical benefits for people with skin conditions. One is that potatoes can help unclog pores and remove hair from the upper lip when scrubbing. Potato juice may also brighten the stubborn remaining hair.
Requirements:
- one tablespoons of yellow lentils
- one tablespoon of potato juice
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Water
What You’ll Need To Do:
- Put the lentils in a bowl of water, cover, and let soak overnight.
- In the morning, strain and put the lentils in a blender with fresh lemon juice and grated raw potato.
- Add honey to this mixture and blend well.
- Pour the paste onto your upper lip, let it dry for 15-20 minutes, then scrub it off.
- Wash your face with cool water to close pores.
You can also apply this hair removal mask to the whole face as well.
7. Lemon And Sugar
Perhaps the most common home remedy for clearing up the appearance of a mustache is lemon mixed with sugar. The acids in the lemon have lightening properties and will bleach the hair. The sugar can help exfoliate the skin and loosen any hair follicles.
You’ll Need
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
To make an old-fashioned lemon and sugar mask:
- Cut a lemon in half and squeeze it into a bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp of sugar to the lemon juice, stirring well until it becomes a paste.
- Apply the paste all over your upper lip, letting it dry for 15 minutes before washing it off with water.