Female facial hair can be emotionally unsettling. The American Family Physician website states that while everyone has facial hair, some hairs on women are just thicker and darker than other hairs; these are usually found on the upper lip and chin. There are permanent and temporary options for removing facial hair. Excessive hair growth in women is a condition called hirsutism, which can be caused by genetic factors, hormonal disorders or certain medications such as anabolic steroids. If you believe you have hirsutism, contact your doctor. She may be able to prescribe medications to treat the condition.
Step 1
Purchase a new pair of tweezers. A quality, top-of-the-line brand is best for plucking hard-to-reach hairs. Keep the tweezers in your car and pluck first thing every morning when looking in the overhead mirror. Always pluck in the direction of the growth. The outside light is excellent for seeing all the hairs and keeping the tweezers in the car will remind you to pluck each day.
Step 2
Try using a chemical depilatory, which is a cream that temporarily removes hair. Chemical depilatories can usually be found at your local pharmacy. Test one on a small patch of skin on your arm to make sure that it does not cause a severe reaction. Follow the directions as noted on the box and apply the cream on any unwanted hairs. Soothe your skin afterward with a water bases moisturizer or aloe gel.
Step 3
Apply waxing strips over any unwanted hairs. Press the strips down in the direction of the hair growth. Pull the skin taut and take a deep breath as you pull the strip away quickly. This can be a painful process, so you may want to test it on your arm hair first. Waxing is also a temporary method of removing facial hair.
Tips and Warnings
- You can also shave any unwanted hair, but this method is less desirable because shaving tends to leave ingrown hairs, nicks or bumps and is also just temporary, according to TeensHealth.org. More permanent methods of hair removal include electrolysis and laser hair removal, which can be painful and expensive. Vaniqa is a skin cream that your doctor can prescribe that removes hair. Some side effects of Vaniqa can include acne or a burning feeling to the skin.
- See your doctor if you are concerned about excessive hair growth. In some cases, it may be indicative of a hormonal imbalance or other condition.
Things You'll Need
- New pair of tweezers
- Chemicals depilatories
- Water based moisturizer or aloe gel for face
- Waxing strips
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