If you are a woman dealing with unwanted facial (or body) hair growth, we feel your pain. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with female hair growth, when you’re trying to get rid of it, it can be an embarrassing and exhausting process. Whether you treat it with depilatory cream, waxing, or shaving, maintenance can be a hassle and can start to take a toll on your self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, there are many ways to combat unwanted hair growth; many of them are the result of simply changing your diet.
What Causes Female Facial Hair Growth?
Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, is caused by several factors. This may include:
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
insulin resistance
Menopause
An imbalance of hormones.
How an improper diet leads to excess hair
Beyond these factors, your diet can also be a major source of excessive hair growth. Many processed foods are full of synthetic vitamins, as natural vitamins are ruined when food is processed. If you eat too many processed foods or have a diet that is too high in sugar, carbohydrates, or refined flour. Maybe start by cutting out fried foods and junk food.
Reducing the amount of Omega-6 and increasing the amount of Omega-3 in your diet will make a big difference.
Foods to treat hirsutism/excessive hair growth
1. Green tea
This is a miracle drink for many health problems, including female hair growth. Green tea contains polyphenols, which can reduce the hormones that cause hirsutism. It also prevents the action of testosterone. Consider adding a lemon wedge to your tea as it increases the potency of its benefits.
2. Cinnamon
If your hair growth has been caused by insulin resistance, look no further than cinnamon for a solution. This is a versatile spice to add to meals, drinks, and baked goods. It can increase natural insulin sensitivity, keeping blood sugar regulated and keeping sugar cravings to a minimum.
3. Crimini mushrooms
A powerhouse of vitamins (B2, B3 and B5 to be precise) that work to fight unruly hair that won’t fade. B2 keeps thyroid and metal function happy, while B3 regulates blood sugar and B5 promotes weight loss. Just add this ingredient to your weekly diet and experience the results.
4. Spearmint
By reducing the amount of free active testosterone in the blood, spearmint helps keep unwanted hair to a minimum. Consider drinking spearmint tea a few times a day or chewing on the leaves to experience its benefits.
5. Licorice root
If you drink licorice root tea for hair growth, you may experience a positive impact on other aspects of your health. This root helps lower testosterone and also contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which inhibits the production of enzymes needed to make testosterone.
6. Chicken without skin
While some of these foods can be difficult to fit into your daily diet, chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein that is rich in B vitamins, which helps keep your hormones balanced. Just remember to remove the skin, as it can make your chicken less healthy.
7. spinach
Eat it raw in a salad or stir-fry it on the side: spinach is a food that eliminates excessive hair growth by providing a huge amount of magnesium. People who are magnesium deficient can also have increased insulin resistance, so getting your daily dose of magnesium should be easy if you start including spinach in your diet.
8. lettuce
This crunchy, low-calorie food doesn’t have an invasive taste; it can be added to salads, sandwiches and more. Romaine lettuce specifically contains the mineral chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels and stop cravings. It also contains vitamin C which helps the body absorb chromium. If you eat a lot of processed foods, you probably have a chromium deficiency, so stock up on romaine lettuce.
9. Sunflower seeds
As we have discussed, magnesium and B vitamins are an effective method of combating hair growth. Sunflower seeds are high in both. However, they are also high in fat and calories, so moderation is key when consuming this snack, although they can be easy to overindulge. Consider eating them roasted in the shell or raw and peeled.
10. Apply turmeric powder and sea salt paste.
If you find that these foods have no effect on your body when consumed internally, then applying a folk home remedy from India can help you remove facial hair naturally. Rub a paste of sea salt and turmeric powder on problem areas and leave it on for 20 minutes. You may want to wear plastic gloves, as turmeric is known to stain.
