How To Remove Fluff Naturally From The Face

If you have sensitive skin, to remove fluff you will need to go for the less irritating options so as not to cause unwanted effects. At the end of the treatment, always apply a moisturizer.

Many women want to remove fluff from their face without using invasive or expensive methods like permanent hair removal, laser or electrolysis. Find out how to remove down naturally.

The good news is that there are some effective home remedies available to help us get rid of that unwanted hair that grows on our faces. 

When the down on the face grows too much

While it’s completely normal to have a little downy on your face, sometimes we find that it has grown a little more than it should. This can be due to different factors:

• Hormonal imbalances
• Pregnancy
• Consumption of drugs (anabolics, steroids)
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCS)
• Heredity

But in many cases, the cause of the increased fuzziness on the face is not determined.

How to naturally eliminate down?

If for some reason you notice that you have more down than normal on your face, don’t despair. There are several home-made recipes that naturally remove fluff.

It is only a matter of patience and repetition of the processes, as indicated.

Papaya

This tropical fruit has many active enzymes (eg papain) which have the ability to break down the hair follicle and therefore prevent down growth.

Papaya makes the hair thinner and imperceptible and moreover, exfoliates the skin. It is therefore ideal for women who have sensitive skin.

You can mix this fruit with other ingredients to increase its effectiveness.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp (20 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric (2 g)

Preparation

• Cut the papaya into slices and mix it to obtain a paste or a cream.
• Put 2 spoonfuls in a container and add the turmeric.
• Stir well and apply to the face with circular motions.
• Leave it on for 15 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat twice a week.

Baking soda

It is important to carry out this treatment in the evening. The baking soda will help you to naturally remove the fuzz from the face in a few days.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (10 g)

Preparation

• Heat the water and when it comes to a boil, put it in a cup.
• Add the baking soda, stir well and let cool (at least for 15 minutes).
• Soak a piece of cotton with the liquid.
• Put on the areas of the face where you want to remove the fuzz.
• Put a strip on top to support the preparation and let sit overnight.
• In the morning, remove and then apply a moisturizer.

Barley

This cereal is found in health food or health stores in the form of flour or powder.

You can use it to remove fluff that grows on your face if you repeat the process at least three times a week.

We recommend that you apply it at night to avoid spots on the skin. If you can’t find barley flour, you can also use oatmeal.

Ingredients

• 1/2 glass of lemon juice (100 ml)
• 1/2 glass of milk (100 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of barley powder or flour (10 g)

Preparation

• Squeeze the lemon juice and put it in a cup.
• Add the lukewarm milk and barley flour.
• Stir well to obtain a semi-thick liquid.
• Apply on the face, or the area you want to epilate, and leave on for 10 minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and if desired, then moisturize the area with moisturizer.

Chickpea flour

Here is another great option for removing fuzz from the face naturally. The flour of chickpeas along with other ingredients that not only have the ability to give a soft skin, but also to make it clean and younger.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of chickpea flour (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground turmeric (5 g)
• 1/2 cup of milk (125 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt (only for dry skin) (20 g)

Preparation

• Put the chickpea flour in a container.
• Add turmeric and milk.
• Mix well and add the yogurt (if desired).
• When you get a kind of paste, apply on the areas of the face affected by this down.
• Leave it on for at least 30 minutes.
• Once the time is up, rub in gentle circular motions (in the direction opposite to the direction of the bristles).
• Wash it off with lukewarm water and if you want, then apply a moisturizer.

Nettle

It has been used for a very long time thanks to its medicinal and aesthetic properties.

Nettle oil is also used to keep the skin young and healthy. So don’t miss it!

Ingredients

• 4 nettle seeds
• 1/2 glass of olive or sunflower oil (100 ml)

Preparation

• Place the nettle seeds in a clean, dry glass container.
• Add the chosen oil and cover tightly.
• Leave to macerate for 15 days in a dark and warm place.
• Filter. Then apply every night with a piece of cotton or gauze.
• Let sit for 30 minutes, then remove with lukewarm water and neutral soap.

Also see this article: Nettle remedy for heavy periods

Sugar

Sugar has many beauty applications for the skin. It is an excellent exfoliant. But it is not recommended for women with sensitive skin because it can irritate.

If you don’t have this problem and want to naturally remove fuzz from your face, pay attention to this recipe (always apply at night).

Ingredients

• 2 cups of sugar (400 g)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (62 mL)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Heat the water and add the sugar.
• Squeeze the lemon juice and add it to the previous mixture.
• Stir well until the water evaporates and only a kind of soft paste remains.
• Take off heat and let cool.
• Apply to face, emphasizing downy areas, but spread all over face to exfoliate.
• Put a piece of cotton cloth over the pile and press it down firmly.
• Pull the fabric in the opposite direction to the direction of the pile.