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something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009 at 8:50 PM kelly (Login kelly1984)
does anyone know of any herbs that i could take to reduce body hair, i have it everyway, makes me feel so depressed. i think i remember spearmint being mentioned? also would you know of a herb that contains the female hormones??? thanks
Sunshine
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Re: something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009, 9:33 PM
Kelly,
Do you have excess androgens? That could be the underlying culprit. If you have access to chapparal extract, you could apply that to the areas of concern. Aveeno makes a Positively Smooth body lotion that makes the hair you shave a little finer, but it takes time.
Herbs you might want to stay away from if the situation is really distressing for you: Biotin (Vit B7), MSM, high doses of magnesium and zinc - these promote hair growth. I find MSM and Biotin especially speed up the rate of hair growth, thickening it too.
I hope someone can recommend an herb to help you out further.
mel67
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Re: something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009, 9:56 PM
heard of body sugaring. google it and their will be a recipe(you just need sugar, lemon, a bit of water, molasses optional). Its similar to waxing, but this method makes your grow thinner with time. You have to be patient with this method, but I think it will pay off. spearmint tea helps women with hirsutism.
wannabecee
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Re: something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009, 11:55 PM
we all have body hair, but if it's excessive, than saw palmetto will help. Do you also have acne? that's another indicator of higher androgens.
Mel
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Re: something to reduce hair??
June 23 2009, 5:43 PM
Try to drink 2 cups of spearmint tea daily, in the follicular phase...might help...There was a medical research about this and it effectiveness not so long ago...I'll try to look for it and post it here...
Ok found it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6376599.stm
Hope this help...
June 22 2009 at 8:50 PM kelly (Login kelly1984)
does anyone know of any herbs that i could take to reduce body hair, i have it everyway, makes me feel so depressed. i think i remember spearmint being mentioned? also would you know of a herb that contains the female hormones??? thanks
Sunshine
(Login Sun.shine)
Re: something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009, 9:33 PM
Kelly,
Do you have excess androgens? That could be the underlying culprit. If you have access to chapparal extract, you could apply that to the areas of concern. Aveeno makes a Positively Smooth body lotion that makes the hair you shave a little finer, but it takes time.
Herbs you might want to stay away from if the situation is really distressing for you: Biotin (Vit B7), MSM, high doses of magnesium and zinc - these promote hair growth. I find MSM and Biotin especially speed up the rate of hair growth, thickening it too.
I hope someone can recommend an herb to help you out further.
mel67
(Login mel67)
Re: something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009, 9:56 PM
heard of body sugaring. google it and their will be a recipe(you just need sugar, lemon, a bit of water, molasses optional). Its similar to waxing, but this method makes your grow thinner with time. You have to be patient with this method, but I think it will pay off. spearmint tea helps women with hirsutism.
wannabecee
(Login wannabecee)
SENIOR MEMBER
Re: something to reduce hair??
June 22 2009, 11:55 PM
we all have body hair, but if it's excessive, than saw palmetto will help. Do you also have acne? that's another indicator of higher androgens.
Mel
(Login melly007)
SENIOR MEMBER
Re: something to reduce hair??
June 23 2009, 5:43 PM
Try to drink 2 cups of spearmint tea daily, in the follicular phase...might help...There was a medical research about this and it effectiveness not so long ago...I'll try to look for it and post it here...
Ok found it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6376599.stm
Hope this help...