how to stop hair growth on a woman's face - #42740
I am really struggling with an issue that’s been bothering me for years—facial hair growth! I’ve tried waxing, plucking, and even those fancy creams, but nothing seems to really work long-term. It’s kinda frustrating, honestly. Just the other day, my friend pointed out a few hairs, and I felt like sinking into my seat. I mean, I’m all about embracing natural beauty, but this excessive hair growth on my face is really making me self-conscious. I’ve read about how diet and hormonal imbalances can play a big role in this, but I don’t know where to start! I’m also curious about any Ayurvedic remedies for how to stop hair growth on a woman's face. Like, can herbs help? And what about lifestyle changes? I've heard that certain foods could balance things out but then again, I just can't keep track of it all! Has anyone experienced something similar? What did you do to help reduce hair growth? I’m open to anything—just really desperate to find a solution that actually works without hurting my skin or costing a fortune. Idk if it's just me being vain, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to stop hair growth on a woman's face and if there are any natural methods you’ve found effective. Thanks for listening!
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Doctors' responses
Facial hair growth in women can arise from hormonal imbalances such as excess androgen or conditions like PCOS. As you’re interested in Ayurvedic remedies, let’s explore those. Ayurveda emphasizes balancing the doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) and treating the root cause. Excess facial hair is usually linked to imbalanced pitta and kapha, sometimes aggravated by vata disturbances. Focusing on balancing these can help.
First, shatavari and manjistha are two herbs that may help in regulating hormones. You can take shatavari churna, about 1 teaspoon with warm milk in the morning, as it can help balance hormones. Manjistha can be consumed as a tea, once daily, for its blood-cleaning properties.
In terms of diet, avoid pitta-aggravating foods like spicy, salty, and excessively sour items. Incorporate more cooling foods like cucumber, fennel and leafy greens. They help manage pitta. Adding turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, into your meals helps.
Ashwagandha is another adaptogen that aids hormonal balance and reduces stress, which impacts hormones. Taking ashwagandha powder (1/2 teaspoon) with milk at night can be beneficial.
Lifestyle is also influential. Stress-reducing practices like yoga nidra or meditation may be useful, as they help reduce cortisol levels which can aggravate androgen levels. Regular exercise helps in balancing all three doshas and maintains body weight, which helps in managing hormone levels too.
Facial packs made of chickpea flour (besan) with a pinch of turmeric and milk, applied as a mask help in temporary hair removal and also improve skin health. Leave it on until it dries and then scrub gently before washing off. Do this twice a week.
Make sure to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner before starting herbal supplementation to ensure it’s safe considering your overall health profile. Sometimes, a combination of approaches may be required for you to see significant changes.

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