3 Ways to Remove Unwanted Hair Naturally

Everyone has some form of unwanted hair on their bodies. A little peach fuzz on our faces and prickly hairs on our legs are completely natural- but that doesn’t mean we can’t remove them if we want to. While I’m all for a good spa waxing every now and then, sometimes it’s just not in the budget. Well, we’re not called BodyHacks for nothing- today we’re sharing with you 3 ways to remove unwanted hair naturally and AT HOME.

To naturally remove facial hair

• Combine 1 tablespoon of honey with 1/2 a tablespoon of oats and a couple drops of fresh lemon juice.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Apply the mixture all over your face, focusing mostly on areas with the most hair.
• Rinse off the mask after approximately 15 minutes.
• Repeat a couple times a week for about a month to completely remove any unwanted hair.

To scrub it away

• Mix together 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Make sure the mixture is fully combined.
• Apply the mixture to your legs/arms/etc. and massage into your skin.
• Rinse and repeat once every two weeks to remove hair.

To wax it off

• Combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of water.
• Mix throughly and place the mixture in a large pot.
• Boil the mixture over the stove at medium heat stirring constantly.
• The mixture should become a caramel color when it’s finished.
• Remove the wax from the pot and place in a container.
• Allow the wax to cool for a few minutes.
• Use a knife to collect and apply wax- be sure to test the temperature on your finger before applying it to your body. The wax should be tacky and thick.
• Apply the wax in the opposite direction of your hair growth.
• Peel up the end of the wax so you have something to grab onto before you begin pulling off the wax.
• Rip off the wax in the same direction of your hair growth (the opposite way you applied the wax.)
• Apply pressure with your fingers to the area you just waxed to reduce pain and swelling.
• You may use the same piece of wax or get new product from the container.
• Repeat. Work in small sections and continue until all of your hair is removed.
• Apply aloe vera on your skin after your sugar waxing to further reduce pain and swelling.
• Always make sure that you exfoliate and thoroughly cleanse your skin before you wax to prevent infection and to best remove the hair.

* Discontinue use of hair removal products if you experience any irritation.