JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE December 2015 | Page 189

painful and very expensive. There are, however, natural treatments that you can use on facial hair to make it less visible, or remove it altogether. So, if facial hair is a problem for you, here are ten of the best tips on how to remove facial hair naturally. 1. Spearmint tea Hirsutism can be caused by too much of the hormone androgen being in the body and, in a study conducted in Turkey, it was found that drinking spearmint tea can reduce the levels of androgen in the body. You can easily make spearmint tea at home by adding four or five peppermint leaves to boiling water and leaving it to steep for ten minutes. 2. Oatmeal scrub Another good tip on how to remove facial hair naturally is to use oatmeal scrub. Oatmeal is a soft enough ingredient to use as a scrub even on the sensitive skin. It also has other skin care benefits too, so it will also help to improve the complexion. To make an oatmeal scrub, mix half a tablespoon of ground oatmeal with a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Gently rub the mixture into your face, against the direction that the hairs are growing and it will gradually remove the hairs. 3. Turmeric Turmeric has been used in China and India for centuries as a way to slow the growth of facial hair. Simply add natural yoghurt to turmeric to make a paste. Massage the paste into your face and leave it on for five minutes before washing off again. If you repeat this regularly, it is said that turmeric will slow, and eventually stop, the growth of facial hair. JOY FEELINGS | DECEMBER ISSUE 189