Get your skin summer-ready. At‑home hair removal techniques that work

Though an increasing number of women are succumbing to the trend of not shaving their legs, many are still in pursuit of effective methods to eradicate unwanted hair, especially from the legs and bikini area. As summer vacations approach, the demand for hair removal tips swells. Options abound - razors, wax, depilatories, laser treatments, and more. A stellar alternative could be a home method for hair removal, utilizing ingredients typically found in kitchen cupboards.

While shaving your legs can cut the hair, it doesn't consistently deliver the desired effect. Sometimes, stub ends might still be felt. Further, hair regrowth after shaving is typically swift. Complicating this are irritations and nicks that can blemish your legs. Many of these issues can be mitigated by waxing, which entails removing hair at the root. Waxing tends to leave the treated surface smooth for a longer duration. Nevertheless, for those with a low pain threshold, the sensation of hair being yanked out might not be the most pleasant.

Commercial hair removal products frequently contain multiple chemicals. The primary goal of these cosmetics is to soften or dissolve the hair to aid in its removal. Not everyone is eager to douse their bodies in chemicals. Individuals with sensitive skin could even experience rashes from some products. Such complications do not arise with at-home methods. All the suggestions we will soon offer are rooted in natural products and are absolutely skin-safe. They might also nourish your skin.

If you're game to experiment with at-home hair removal, we have three options that have been tried and tested.

• Honey wax. Merge 1/4 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of sugar, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Heat the blend on the stove or in the microwave. Once cooled somewhat, apply the wax in the desired area. Lay wax strips on the applied wax. Instead of conventional strips from the drugstore, consider using pieces of fabric. Once the honey solidifies, yank the strips off counter to the direction of hair growth.
• Sugar paste. Simmer 1 cup of sugar with 1/5 cup of water and the juice of 1/4 lemon until you get a thick, smooth paste. As with the honey wax, use this cool paste with wax strips.
• Chickpea flour paste. Combine 1/2 cup of chickpea flour, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of water. Apply this mix to your skin and allow it to harden. Then peel or scrub it off. This method is the least painful, but also the least effective. If you give this method a go, note that you might need to repeat the process since not all hairs will be removed at once.