7 Effective Natural Remedies For Chin Hair Removal

1. Spearmint Tea

The androgen-lowering effects of spearmint tea came to scientists’ notice when clinicians in a town in Turkey found that the tea reduced libido in men. Following this observation, a test was performed on 21 women with idiopathic hirsutism (where the cause is not known) and PCOS-related hirsutism. The women were given spearmint tea twice daily for 5 days in the follicular phase – the phase between their period and ovulation.
There was a decrease in the circulating testosterone. The researchers concluded that spearmint can be an alternative remedy for mild hirsutism.⁴
How to use

• Use 5–6 fresh spearmint leaves or 1 tsp dried spearmint.
• Add this to 1 cup of boiling water and cover this for 5 minutes.
• Strain and drink 1 cup twice every day.⁵

Fennel / Saunf

Fennel has an antihirsutism effect on idiopathic hirsutism. Researchers used creams containing 1% and 2% fennel extract on patients of idiopathic hirsutism and found that the cream containing 2% fennel extract could reduce the diameter of hair by 18.3%. This has to do with fennel’s estrogen-like property.¹⁰
How to use: You can use fennel seed extract or fennel oil topically.

Licorice/ adhimadram( tamil name)

You may know that licorice has medicinal value in fertility-related problems in women. The glycyrrhizic acid in it breaks down into compounds that have an estrogen-like activity and inhibit the synthesis of androgens.
A study found that when a 15% licorice gel was used along with alexandrite laser, it was more effective in removing terminal hair than when only the laser treatment was used.¹¹
Adding licorice to your diet will also have similar results. In one study on healthy women, researchers found that having 3.5 g licorice every day for 2 months reduced their serum testosterone levels from 27.8 ng/dL to 17.5 ng/dL at the end of the second month.¹²
How to use

• Take 1 tsp dried and sliced licorice roots.
• Simmer in 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
• Drink twice a day.¹³

Papaya And Turmeric Paste

Papaya contains the protein-breaking enzyme papain that has a proven depilatory or hair-removing function.¹⁶ This enzyme is most active in raw papaya.
Turmeric, however, hasn’t shown any such effect, contrary to what is believed in India.¹⁷ It is possible that because turmeric tints both the skin and the hair yellow, the hair is less visible against the yellow skin. This is mistaken as reduced hair growth. However, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent that can ensure good skin health.
How to use

• Mix 2 tbsp of papaya and 1/2 tsp of turmeric into a thick paste.
• Massage onto the chin for 15 minutes.
• Wash off.
• Do this once or twice weekly.

Note: Don’t use the turmeric you use for cooking. It can have additional colors. Buy whole turmeric, grind it dry, and store for cosmetic use.

Other Possible Remedies

• Green tea: Drinking or applying green tea on your hairy areas may also have a beneficial effect. Green tea contains catechins (epigallocatechin-3-gallate and epicatechin-3-gallate), which selectively inhibit the action of 5-alpha reductase.²¹

Remember that chin hair does not merely mar your appearance and self-confidence, it may indicate a health condition that needs to be fixed immediately. There are no quick fixes. If the root cause is PCOS, as it is most of the cases, you need to follow the right diet and exercise regularly. Before using any of these natural remedies, have a word with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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