Natural Remedies for Hypertrichosis: Reduce Excess Hair

Facial Hair Removal: Mix honey and lemon juice in equal proportions and apply on face for 10-15 minutes every alternate day. It also adds glow to your face. Thanks.

OK, I managed to get the alum powder, I made it into a paste with the rose water, however it is very gritty and find it hard to adhere to the skin, it dries up pretty quickly when applied and flakes off after a minute or two. Am I mixing it wrong? Is there anything else I can mix with it, to make it stick to the skin better? Thanks Beth.

This is for Beth from Dublin. You are doing it right , the stuff does dry up pretty fast, you can reapply if you like. What I have found convenient is that I got this solid alum, like u get them in chunks, so all I do is take a little bit of rose water in a bowl and dip this piece of alum and rub on my face for a few minutes and leave it on for an hour later rinse with water ansd apply coconut oil to make the skin smooth. Hopw this helped.

Tish from Toronto, or any others who have used solid alum: I got some solid alum "Shaving alum" from an Indian market (large Indian market is at southwest corner of Belt Line and US 75, Richardson Texas). How do I get alum powder or benefits from the alum block? Mine looks like a bar of soap shape, but is alum. Any tips would be great. TY citygirl from Richardson, Texas.

Yes I have the same question, I got the shaving alum and its sold and looks like a bar of soap, will that work the same as alum power if I dip it into rose water?

Dear Friends, I am just wondering if someone out there know to remove hair naturally. Someone was talking about Alum and Rose Water. If she is reading my question please get back to me with more details. Thanks, Sara

I have no answer for you but another way seems to be fenugreek with water. Make a paste, apply and let dry. I haven't tried yet but I read it in one of my books.

"Mas from Rockville, Maryland"... What brand of rose water do you use? Thanks.

I bought rose water from an Indian store. Any brand will do.

Even though it's been a long time now since you gals posted this, could you still share:

How many times you do it?

What brand the alum powder you used?

I am using the alum powder that comes crushed and in a plastic bag, but usng the big solid alum sounds perfect. Any help would be appreciated. THANKS! :D

Is shaving alum the same thing? thats the only one I've been able to find. Can I just dip it into rosewater and then apply it to my skin, will that work the same?

I can't remember the brand but it is in the section of Asian markets where the skin care, shower products and hair care are located. Found it near some maca products.

Spearmint tea is available in Ireland from herbalists and shops like 'down to earth' in dublin that stocks herbs.. No need to go on line.

Peppermint tea didn't help me at all. I drank one or two cups a day for a long time and nothing changed. I restarted a few months later and still no result. I quit about 4 years ago.I read that tumeric is good but it can also stain your face, that's why I haven't tried it yet.

Cara, I had a look at the "down to earth" website and they don't seem to stock spearmint tea. Maryland, as Sara Khan from Birmingham says (above) "it is spearmint NOT peppermint tea"

Beth from Dublin -

Beth, I KNOW that she is talking about spearmint but I have tried peppermint tea and that didn't work at all.

Well I've tried everything that was suggested on here and nothing is working for me, in fact I seem to be getting more hairy...

I heard alot of you saying that laser did not work for you but remember that there are alot of different kind of laserers out there I tried the candela laser and I did not have any luck then I tried the IPL intense pulse light and it worked great I needed 5 treatments on my face and I would say that 97% of the hair is gone I have the occasional hair pop up here and there but nothing like it was before, Hope this helps....

Beth, are you saying you think peppermint may have made you worse? I also believe it's made me a bit worse but it is hard to tell if the condition would have gotten worse on it's own, did not get better though.. 4 months of spearmint tea 2ce a day, hair seems darker and longer..

Hi J1012. No, I'm not saying the tea made my condition worse, all I'm saying is the all the remedys I have tried have being unsucussful for me.

Jmilicia, (or anyone else who can answer me) I have being thinking of trying the IPL treatment, what I would like to know is does it get rid of white hair growth?

Beth from Dublin, Ireland, and others: From what I am understanding from the readings, it takes at least 3 weeks of drinking the tea before signs of improvement begin to show. Hard for me beacuse I can't stand mint :(

i have been using the alum powder with the rose water every day for a month, and i got the opposite outcome. i have more hair growth rather than getting rid of hair. I am getting worried...

Do you take fresh spearmint and make a tea or just buy the spearmint tea in a box at the store? When you say 1 to 2 quarts a day, how many tea bags or spearmint leaves would that be? Thanks

Will drinking spearmint tea slow down other hair growth everywhere else too? It seems to me that internal methods (i. e. Not topical) can't pick and choose where they act - they effect all over. I don't want to slow down my hair growth for my shoulder length blonde hair, which I am trying to grow out. Maybe Ted can help, what is it in the mint tea that makes it work for facial hair reduction? Also mint anything makes me sneeze, dont know why. I think it is the menthol naturally in it. Had facial hair and spiky chin hairs (and lifelong battle with inability to lose weight) since I was a teen - I think it might be a larger issue. TY - citygirl from Richardson, Texas.

Hi Citygirl27, Have your hormones checked because you may have too much testosterone that could be causing facial hair.

Hi citygirl27, the symptoms you describe sound like polycystic ovarian syndrome. You should research it and see if some of the remedies here would work for you. You don't have to have cysts to have it. Good luck!

It works, I had high levels of prolactine, and no menstruation during almost a year, and thus upper lip and chin hair, even if after treatment I started to have menstruations but the hair were stil there, started drinking mint tea since last january and in march already the hair started to fall... On my face now everything is ok, good luck!!!

I have every reason to believe I am an MSG baby I. E. It was especially heavily used in baby food and vaccines during my formative years (1971-2) and I even got epilepsy at the exact time of a vaccine (18 months). I suffer from a damaged hypothalamus, evident by all of my imbalances being exact symptoms of it, such as excessive sweating and unmovable weight. I know that all of my hormone levels are high, except leptin. If they were low, I could raise them in clever ways, but too high means it can't be compensated for. Unfortunately, it is not fixable and not operable. Even if something could be done, I have no job or insurance, so that rules out pretty much everything outside of EC.

Lazer worked for a friend of mine. She had it done at a spa. Had to go back every few weeks for a total of 6 trips, or so. You might have used a disreputable technician.

Old post but opiates are said to slow the central nervous system. Poppy seeds might be worth experimenting with.

Can you tell us if you made a paste out of the alum and rose water or just put a little alum in the rose water? Some approx. measurements of the ingredients would be very helpful. I'm not sure what you mean by 'reapply if necessary'. What would make it necessary? Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and I'm looking forward to learning more.

Hi, Is Alum an indian spice AKA Fatakdi?? And can I purchase this from an indian grocery shop??? Do you make a paste and leave it on for an hour everyday?

Hi there, I have tried to mix the rose water and alum powder together but the powder does not seem to dissolve at all. The powder sits at the bottom even after I have stirred it for a good few minutes. Any suggestions ??

I live in new york, the only alum powder i found was ammonium alum U.S.P powdered. Is it ok to use this?

Thank you, for sharing with us all. Can i use the granulated alum ?, i can't find it in powdered form.

Hi, im so glad that other people have been in this position. having facil hair is affecting me really bad i feel really down al the time. i have brought that alum powder and some rose water, it's not the very cheap usual rose water but not the very expensive one either.

can i apply the paste directly onto my face where i want to remove hair from without doing anything else before such as threading? im a bit cautious to thread or wax etc from stories ive heard.

will it work the same if i dont thread and just directly apply the paste??

thanks

Hi, you don't have to remove all the hair beforehand it still works but i'm told it's a little slower.

I got alum as crystalls just grind them to a fine powder using a coffee grinder or soice grinder. If you get alum as a rock do the same. Break down to small pieces using a hammer then grind.

And then after the 15 minutes to 1 hour, you wash it off with tap water? Thanks!

Hi, I couldn't find alum powder, but I read that it's used in pickling. So I went into a spice store and I asked for fatakdi. He didn't know what it was. So I said, it's from India and it's used for pickling. So he gave me a yellow powder which looks like turmeric and he said it's called tourshi.

Does this sound like it's the same stuff? Is alum a mustard-yellow color?

What do you do after the 15 minutes, wash it off with water?

Thanks,
Leah

Hi Leah, We found ours in an East Indian food store. It came in large chunks and is clear so we just used a mortar and pestle and crushed it. Try going there because you can also find rose water there at a very low price. Hope this helps.

Thank you very much, Lisa.

WARNING!

CAUTION: I just found this:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/archive/index.php/t-228711.html

Apparently alum powder is a dangerous substance. Can someone (like Ted) please comment on this? Today I was given crystals that I ground by hand into powder and now I don't know if I want to keep it around.....

Thanks,
Leah

So once you use it and see effects, do you have to use it all your life or stop when you achieve what you want? Thanx

saima78627 // @ // hotmail.co.uk is my email. Hafs could u please tell me which type of rosewater maybe brand name or where to buy. i do know that grocery shops one is not recommended

Hafs, are you still noticing improvements with the facial hair? How long was it before you saw hairless patches?

how often do you have to apply it ? everyday ?

Hey HAFS. . . . I just want to know- is this alum rose water mixture helpful for body hair and for how long do we have to use it? Do we have to use it life long?

Does anyone know if this alum is the same that is sold as a natural deodorant stick? I would imagine it is but I want to make sure before I go out and buy it. There are no Indian stores where I live.

Are there any side effects of using alum and rose water? I am 25 years old and had very fine facial hair and after getting laser treatment from kaya, the hair have become darker and more visible. I have already had 15 sittings for laser. But the situation is not improved. (Also all the harmonal tests are normal). I am to get married soon. I dont know what to do??? Can someone please help!!!!!

Hey I was just wondering if alum is called fitakri in hindi ? also can I use it on my face? is it necessary to shave before using it?

Yes, alum is called fitkari in hindi. You can use it on your face to keep away pimples.

Hi American Ed,

Do you know specifically what creams you can get from the doctor to inhibit hair growth?

Regards,

Jan

im using alum and rose water for 1 month. I can say its a miracle. When it drys I apply rose water every 5 min so it dosent fall. If u live in usa, u can find alum at any big food store (spice aisle) and im using rose water cortas brand

is this alum and rose water mixture only for facial hair?? I have hair all over, can I use it on my chest area n stomach.... ?? suggest....

As already asked, although ALUM and ROSE WATER and experiences of other with this sounds promising but can anyone (MAYBE TED) please please comment if ALUM is toxic because some sites over the internet have some scary comments on even POTASSIUM ALUM.... Please help as I really want to try this....

I am suffering from excessive hair on face and body from a long time and really getting depressed because of the problem.... All my tests related to my hormones are normal and my mother and father are not hairy at all so I have no idea what's wrong with me.... please help.

Just putting out some more facts about Alum so we all can make some informed choices :

http://chemicaloftheday.squarespace.com/most-controversial/2010/3/8/exposing-more-truths-about-alum.html

Hi, I'm wondering if its possible for me to use potassium alum? I have some peach fuzz on my face and upper lip that I would like to go away, how long do you think it will take (I don't want to remove the hairs before using the alum)? Cath

Hi there thanks everyone for this information I just have a few questions about the alum and rosewater mix, Can I use the solid shaving alum? is it the same as the powder? how to I apply it, do I rub it in or leave it on wet?

Hi everyone I have waxed/epilated and then applied shaving alum and rosewater for a few days after I waxed and waited for the hairs to grow back and they grew back exactly the same, not thinner or lesser.

I tried it again for a second time (after a month when the hairs grew back) and saw no difference. I used shaving alum and I dipped it into rosewater and applied it to my skin.

Should I keep trying and just be patient? am I doing something wrong? Please help me

Hi, Are you still seeing results from using alum and rose water? Do you need to remove the hair first? Thank you in advance.

For those who can't find Alum in Indian stores, you may check Arab's shops they call it 'shebba'.

Cocoa Butter - 3 drams (1 dram = 1/8 oz.)
Calomel - 2 grains
Epson Salts - 20 grains

Mix these thoroughly, with a mortar and pestle. Massage this ointment gently in the areas where you want to remove the hair. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, then rub off. After, use coconut oil, or any good natural moisturizer.

I saw a recipe for natural hair removal but am having problems finding calomel (horn quicksilver, mercurous chloride). Any suggestions on where to purchase?

Sarah, calomel is toxic and isn't allowed in laxatives or makeup anymore - maybe that is why you are having trouble finding it...

If you google calomel, a lot of links for mercury come up.

actually it is not that easy for me to get these produts in a.p. market.so, please tell me in what kind of shops does these calomel and epsomsalt available.please do answer this question.

Hello Brook, There is a company that makes and sells many if not all of the Edgar Cayce products, do a search and you will fine it or call the Edgar Casey clinic.

Oh good Merryanne!!!!! Can you please tell me what Cayce center sells the Calomel? I would really like that! I have been searching for it since the early 80's! Please tell me! I will share it with everyone I know! And Thank you again!

Hi I read this post and I was wondering if you have actually used this recipe and if so what were your results? Also how would I measure out a grain? Thanks

If anyone is still interested in the Edgar Cayce for superfluous hair removal mixture, Here's what I found.

Here is a seller on eBay that sells Calomel (Mercury(I) chloride)

Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-I-chloride-99-995-for-analysis-ACS-ultrapure-30g-tx-/271424725527?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f322ca217

Please be careful. If you decide to give it a try, remember to follow the directions EXACTLY! This is NOT an ingredient you want to use more of than the recipe calls for.

Here again is an excerpt of Edgar Cayce Reading 2582-4

(For Superfluous Hair Removal Mixture Recipe)

(Q) Since diet has not caused hair on lips to diminish, is there anything which will prevent this that can be used externally? Will cutting or bleaching increase growth?

(A) Do not shave off, do not attempt to bleach or dye, but use this mixture: Cocoa Butter......... 3 drams, Calomel.............. 2 grains, Epsom Salts......... 20 grains. Mix these thoroughly, as with mortise and pestle. Massage this ointment gently in the areas where there are the disturbances from superfluous hair, and after leaving on for fifteen to twenty minutes, rub off. This used as an ointment will remove hair without injury to the body. To be sure, mercury is in the calomel, and this is a poison, but with this combination and in this quantity there is not sufficient for a body to absorb enough to become detrimental to the body-forces. After this is used, as the base for a better skin condition use the Genuine Black and White Cream."

Lola, your message is helpful to me. I'm glad I came across it. I've had a low thyroid and high levels of testosterone for quite a while and as you can guess, have been really struggling with weight loss. It's a major issue for me, as is excess hair all over me. I do everything I can: exercise a few times a week, eat a reasonable diet and go to laser appointments. Nothing really helps. In fact, doing all this, I'm not even able to maintain my weight - I'm still gaining. About a pound or two a month I think. I was beginning to think I was a freak. Your mentioning the insulin levels and reduction of bread products was the first time I'd heard of it making a difference.

I did sort of suspect that I just couldnt' eat bread, but since the doctor didn't confirm this suspicion, I let it go. Now I'm going to try it again. It's hard - I'm a vegan with an already restricted diet, but if I can lose weight and facial hair, it is worth the attempt. I do wonder though, how long it would be before noticing a difference. Do you have any idea?

Hi, I also have PCOS and I'm only 15 years old. It is really hard to deal with this; but for all those women with PCOS please stay positive!

My doctor told me I had to loose weight; for 6 months striaght 5 times a week I got up at 5 A.M to go to the gym I would stay for 2 hours my mom was very supportive and I was determined! After those six months I went back to my doctor for a check up only to find out I had only lost 5 pounds! I was shocked I had worked so hard for nothing... but when my lab test came back there was a huge change In my cholesterol and my high blood pressure which I had to take medication for was almost gone! So stay positive + + + + + Everyone

Have you tried coconut oil? I know that hormones are created from saturated fats, and coconut oil is rich with them. Along with lauric acid, which can help with your body with healing it's self. I like the book Eat Fat Loss Fat, by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. It talks more about the good fats your body needs to keep healthy and balanced.

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. I hope to try them out and write back with, I pray, some positive results.

This post is very old, but how did you heal fibro? My wife has been suffering for years.

Hi,

Thank you for your informative post..Hope you completely healed your body ..please, let us know what worked for you for PCOS n for Fibromyalgia? It's been 10 years by this time, I think you found more answers and cures..

Thank you
Amelia

Thank you so much for this information, Kim! I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and have had excess facial hair growth for a few years now. I am excited to treat it naturally and it sounds like blackstrap molasses will really help - I'm definitely going to give it a try!

im sorry. But how do you use the blackstrap mollasis?? you eat it, right?? O. O and how long does it take to see improvements??

Hi Elizabeth.. Congrats on your success! I want to know that whether your periods were irregular and scanty before going for this natural remedy. And were usuffering from hirsutism problem. kindly reply...

Hey can you please tell me the exact procedure to take molasses? My sister has ovarian cysts, she had them removed surgically once but they are back again! Any natural remedy would help tons!