LifestyleUnmasking the truth behind women's mustache: Causes and effective solutions

Unmasking the truth behind women's mustache: Causes and effective solutions

How to get rid of a mustache?
How to get rid of a mustache?
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3:03 PM EST, January 4, 2024

It's undeniable that the so-called 'female mustache' often induces shame and a loss of self-confidence. We're tackling the existence of relatively thick, hard, and dark hairs on the upper lip that set themselves apart from the regular light fuzz. Any 'problem' with appearance, such as acne or cellulite, is worth exploring at its root cause. After all, knowing the cause is often key to the solution. So, where does a woman's mustache come from?

Causes of mustache in women

The underlying reason could be hormonal imbalances, specifically excessive secretion of androgens by the ovaries and adrenal glands, which are male sex hormones. It's wise to get their levels checked. This hormonal anomaly can also lead to excessive hair growth on other parts of the body, such as the chin, or cause the hair on the arms or legs to become coarser and darker.

Alternatively, genetic predispositions may be the cause, which unfortunately, cannot be combated. In such cases, it's necessary to consider effective ways to deal with the problem in order to lead a life free of insecurities.

How to bid farewell to the mustache?

The issue of unwanted hair regrowth will persist with solutions like tweezing or using depilatory creams. Without a doubt, the most effective approach would be to visit a beauty salon for laser hair removal, which promises a hair-free upper lip for life. Though it may be a painful procedure, these days it's affordable, a fact unbeknownst to many women. The cost for each session ranges between 100 to 200 PLN.

If you'd like to try home remedies first, you can experiment with lightening the mustache using a mask made of lemon juice and natural yogurt. Apply it above the upper lip and rinse it off after 15 minutes.

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