The Best Ways To Reduce Growth Of Hair On Chin

Monday, April 20, 2020, 14:15 [IST]

Unwanted hair on the body make us conscious and hamper our self-confidence more than it irritates us. Having hair on the face is nothing that is nothing to be surprised about. The peach fuss is quite a normal thing. It starts to become an issue when the hair growth is abnormal. By that, we mean that the hair on your face is evidently visible, hard and start to fill up your chin like a beard would for a man. The hair on the face then becomes embarrassing for the women.

Hair on the chin is a problem that many women encounter today. It is a result of androgen surge, a hormone present in males. Most women encounter the problem of chin hair due to hormonal disturbances. Hormone variations are common during menopause while stress or obesity can aggravate the condition. However, the condition can be treated/reduced with adequate care. Here we suggest a few ways to reduce the growth of chin hair conveniently.

Tweezers

A quick method to get rid of the chin hair, using tweezers can save you a lot of hustle and panic. Get a pair of tweezers and pluck out the unwanted hair from the roots. Place the hair between the flaps of the tweezer, grab the hair and pull it out with one swift motion. Of course, this method is best used if you have a few hairs on the chin giving your trouble.

Threading

Threading is by far one of the most common techniques used by women to get rid of facial hair. Used to shape eyebrows and upper lip hair, threading can also be used to remove hair from the chin. Threading entails using a twisted thread to trap the hair and pull it out from the roots. The hair, thus, takes longer to grow back. A great advantage of threading is that it does not give you ingrown hair. As this is a method that needs a particular skill, you need a professional to do it perfectly.

Shaving

Oh, yes! Do not freak out. Shaving is an extremely common method among women to get rid of the unwanted body hair, face included. To get rid of the hair on your chin, use a tinker razor or the eyebrow razor. Shave with a steady hand in the opposite direction of the hair to remove it. This is, however, a method that requires you to repeat the process frequently. The hair comes back fast. But it is efficient and pocket-friendly.

Epilators

Ah, the joy and the pain of using an epilator. Using an epilator is another great option for removing chin hair. An epilator is a device that almost works like a tweezer but better. The battery-operated device has multiple small tweezes and as you slide it through your skin, it plucks a portion of your hair, pulling it out from the roots. The hair pulled from the roots takes 3-4 weeks to grow back and thus you are sorted for a few weeks.

Epilator is not only good for your facial hair but it also works to remove hair from your arms and legs. To use an epilator, place the device at 90 degrees to your skin and start gliding it in the direction of the hair growth. You will feel a little discomfort and pain while using an epilator. It is bearable though. And if you face redness of the skin, rub an ice cube over the area to soothe it.

PS: If you have sensitive skin, epilator might not be the best idea for you.

Laser Hair Reduction Treatment

Laser Hair Reduction treatment has become very popular in the last few years. Earlier reserved for extreme case scenarios, laser hair removal is now used by many to get rid of the unwanted body hair. In laser hair reduction, a laser beam is directed at the specific area and burns the hair follicles to stop the hair growth. While this is not a permanent solution, it will solve the issue for 6 months to a year depending on your hair texture and hormones. Also note that the issue won't be resolved in one sitting. You need to go for 4-5 sitting to see the change. And it not particularly an inexpensive treatment.

Home Remedies

Home remedies made up of natural and skin-enriching ingredients is another great way to reduce hair growth on the chin. Here are two alternatives for you to choose from.

Lemon juice, honey and sugar

Mixed together, lemon, honey and sugar will give you a sticky paste that can be used as wax to remove the unwanted hair.

Ingredients you need

4 cups of sugar

2 cups of lemon juice

1 cup honey

Method of use

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.

Put the mixture on a low flame and keep stirring until everything melts to give you a wax-like paste.

Allow the paste to cool down.

Apply the paste on your chin in the direction of the hair growth.

Place a cloth or wax strip over the paste, put a little pressure and pull it off in one swift motion in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

Repeat the process if needed.

Gram flour, curd and turmeric

The mix of turmeric, curd and gram flour gives you a scrub-like paste that removes the fine hair on your chin.

Ingredients you need

2 tbsp gram flour

1 tbsp curd

A pinch of turmeric

Method of use

In a bowl, mix everything to get a thick paste.

Apply the mixture on your chin in the direction of the hair growth.

Allow it to dry completely.

Once it is dry, use cold water to scrub off the mixture and hair from your chin. Use circular motions in the opposite direction of your hair growth for best result.

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Watch your diet

Your diet plays a major role in your beauty regime. So take care of what you eat. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Whole grains, millets, meat and dairy products can also help you in attaining this. A healthy diet balances your hormone levels and this will ultimately reduce the unwanted hair on your face.

Consult A Doctor

Lastly, if the issue seems very serious, consult a doctor. The hair on your chin can indicate an issue can be much more serious. The hormone changes in your body might be the reason for this unusual hair growth. Consulting a doctor will help you to find the root cause of the problem and take the right direction to solve it. You might also require medication to balance your hormones.