GlobalSpa
25-May-2020
With all our favourite salons closed, we are left with no choice but to find out ways to maintain our skin and hair, on our own! Dr. Sushant Shetty, Head - Medical Operations, Services and Engineering, Kaya Limited, shares with us some of the most effective natural ways of hair removal.
What most people tend to do is shave. Definitely it is cheap, easy, and quick, but the razor rashes, fear of cuts, and the quick regrowth are always there. However, it can be prevented by using a moisturizer immediately after razor, use foam or in-shower, and do remember to change the razor regularly. Other options like Waxing- cold wax is the best option for home application, however, it can be painful. And before you think about hair removal cream, they are completely avoidable.
Here are some natural options-
2 tablespoon papaya flesh to mix with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Make a paste and gently rub into the hair bearing skin. Leave on for 15 mins and rinse off with water. To repeat 2 times a week and over time you will see a reduction.
Similarly you can mix turmeric powder 4 teaspoon with 2 teaspoon water to make a paste and rub into facial hair patch gently . leave on for 15 mins n rinse off. It can be repeated twice weekly. But here there is a chance of staining with turmeric powder which would require coconut oil to remove from the skin.
A natural wax can be made with around 300 GM's of sugar mixed with lemon juice and water 100 ml each equally. Mix them in a Pan on the gas till it boils. Then allow it to cool down while stirring. It should turn golden brown. Now, allow it to cool in a glass bowl. After 20 minutes take a ball of this sugar wax and spread it over the skin and allow it to settle for a minute or so. Then rip it off in a direction opposite to hair growth. This will require practice.
Last but not least, is the use of a pumice stone. Do not use a very rough surface, just a gentle buffer action. Clean dry skin and move the pumice stone in gentle small circular motions. Use a moisturizing lotion immediately after. This can be done once in 2 to 3 weeks safely.
