While everybody has some body hair, some women have darker and coarser hair on the face that are noticeable. Facial hair are usually found on the sideburns, upper lip and the chin, and along the jawline. Some people even have hair on the cheeks. This causes emotional distress and embarrassment.
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If one has the patience, discipline, and the will power to follow a regime, one can try some of the following natural methods of facial hair removal. These techniques are relatively safe and cheap; however, they need to be regularly used over a period of at least 6 months for results to be visible. The benefit of these techniques is that the ingredients are readily available in our kitchens and are known to be generally agreeable to sensitive skins.
如果你有耐心和自制力，并且希望找到科学的方法，你可以试试下面一些面部除毛的自然疗法jtNgTcfELkn@K^QNhb-=。这些方法相对安全且便宜；但是，在看到明显的成效之前，这些方法往往需要按计划施用至少六个月Ol!O5aGREA。这些方法的优点在于所需物品一般在厨房就能找到，而且适用于敏感肤质lL5s~*IrT^zhqB~-4Fh。
1. Turmeric
1.姜黄
Turmeric powder, in combination with various other ingredients, is known to slow down the growth of facial hair and eventually stop it from re-growing. When a paste of turmeric and yogurt is regularly applied, it reduces the growth of hair. This method is particularly effective if started at a young age. Also Turmeric is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, and has many health benefits.
姜黄粉与其它一些成分混合后可以减缓面部毛发的生长，最终甚至达到防止再生的效果JXL5Cj[*M,[L*^rDR)。把姜黄和酸奶混合后涂覆于皮肤，就能抑制毛发的生长Ow&zJ_=uJYdec&n-6。如果年轻时就使用这种方法，效果尤其显著YBntvltPDDPG,JDFf。而且，姜黄作为一种重要药材，长期应用于中药和印度医药体系，对健康有很多其他的益处y~d9%CY8C+K#M0j0s~N。

2. Gram flour
2.绿豆粉
Another effective hair removal method is the use of gram flour paste. A mixture of gram flour, turmeric, and lemon juice or fresh cream can be applied to the skin. Once the paste has dried, a washcloth dipped in warm water can be used to rub it off in circular motions.
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3. Sugar wax
3.糖蜡
This is a natural version of the wax used in beauty salons, albeit much safer and better for the skin. It is made by heating a mixture of sugar, lemon, and water until the sugar melts and turns brown. This concoction should be used while it is still hot. After applying a moderately thick layer on the skin, a muslin cloth or a commercially available waxing strip should be placed on the area to be waxed. This strip should be pulled in the direction opposite to that of hair growth.
这是美容沙龙用蜡的天然版本，对皮肤更适宜，而且也更加安全e8;wD15T|]E~yJ#)FXa。它的制法是加热糖、柠檬和水的混合物，直到糖融化且变为棕色cBsL!90CP)vvk7~wB,b。这种混合物必须趁热使用Lv=%S=DUmiXxz。先在皮肤上涂上适当厚度的蜡，然后在涂蜡的地方贴上细纹布或者除蜡布条7xNTf45t@4MYm5;。事后要沿着毛发生长的反方向揭掉布条8u6.%h=*TZ.)VpvJ0。
4. Pumice stone
4.浮石
Scrubbing the skin regularly with a pumice stone is a slow but an effective method to reduce the growth of unwanted facial hair. But this may not be good for sensitive skins.
用浮石定期摩擦皮肤，可以抑制面部毛发生长，这个方法缓慢却有效!ManYu!sXR.a5iR%Z4z。但是，这也可能对敏感肤质造成损伤UnMT1,zN5PwF。
5. Spearmint tea
5.绿薄荷茶
This remedy is effective if the growth of unwanted hair is due to excessive production of testosterone. A cup or two of spearmint tea made by soaking fresh spearmint leaves in hot water has been shown to reduce the levels of testosterone, thereby reducing the growth of hair. For results to show, this brew should be drunk every day.
如果那些令人不快的毛发是由过量的睾丸酮引起的，这个方法就会很有效uQpLxe3~%i2~Z(~Ai_[。将新鲜薄荷叶放进热水中，一两杯这样的薄荷茶就能显著减少睾丸酮的分泌，也就抑制了毛发的生长eWmci03G!54;-。结果显示，为了治疗效果显著，要天天喝薄荷茶哦(J%b;oN2!ff4。

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