<p>Q <em>I am 19 years old and I have lot of hair on my face, upper lip, lower lip and chin. Could you suggest any home remedies for this rather than electrolysis and laser treatment? I have tried threading but it is hard to make it a part of my weekly routine. </em><br /><br />A Here are few home remedies: Try applying cucumber juice and lime to your upper lip to lighten the area.<br />Apply a paste made of sugar, lemon and water in the direction of hair growth on the face. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. Apply this mask twice a week.<br />Apply a mixture of 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 4 teaspoons honey in the direction of hair growth on the face. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. Apply twice a week.<br />Make a paste of 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice and ½ teaspoon sugar. Apply this paste 3-4 times a week for 2 months for long-term benefits.<br />Mix a pinch of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of milk and apply on the face. Scrub it off slowly, moving your fingers in circular motion, and then wash your face with cold water.<br />Blend one egg white with 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ tablespoon of corn flour until it becomes a sticky paste. Apply the paste on your face. When it dries, gently peel it off. And wash with cold water. Repeat this procedure 3-4 times a week. If the hair growth persists, see a dermatologist.<br /><br /><em>Dr Vandana Jayaprakash</em><br /><br />Your Questions<br />Every week, Living will feature aninteractive column, Wellbeing,where your questions on health,fitness, diet and nutrition will beanswered by experts.<br />Send your questions to<br />Living, c/o Deccan Herald,<br /># 75, M G Road,<br />Bangalore-560001<br />or mail us at dhliving@gmail.com</p>
<p>Q <em>I am 19 years old and I have lot of hair on my face, upper lip, lower lip and chin. Could you suggest any home remedies for this rather than electrolysis and laser treatment? I have tried threading but it is hard to make it a part of my weekly routine. </em><br /><br />A Here are few home remedies: Try applying cucumber juice and lime to your upper lip to lighten the area.<br />Apply a paste made of sugar, lemon and water in the direction of hair growth on the face. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. Apply this mask twice a week.<br />Apply a mixture of 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 4 teaspoons honey in the direction of hair growth on the face. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. Apply twice a week.<br />Make a paste of 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice and ½ teaspoon sugar. Apply this paste 3-4 times a week for 2 months for long-term benefits.<br />Mix a pinch of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of milk and apply on the face. Scrub it off slowly, moving your fingers in circular motion, and then wash your face with cold water.<br />Blend one egg white with 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ tablespoon of corn flour until it becomes a sticky paste. Apply the paste on your face. When it dries, gently peel it off. And wash with cold water. Repeat this procedure 3-4 times a week. If the hair growth persists, see a dermatologist.<br /><br /><em>Dr Vandana Jayaprakash</em><br /><br />Your Questions<br />Every week, Living will feature aninteractive column, Wellbeing,where your questions on health,fitness, diet and nutrition will beanswered by experts.<br />Send your questions to<br />Living, c/o Deccan Herald,<br /># 75, M G Road,<br />Bangalore-560001<br />or mail us at dhliving@gmail.com</p>
