06 December 2007 14:26

Ive got facial hair and I'm terribly embarrassed about it - how do I get rid of it?

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By Yours Answers Team

 

Just when the hair on your head is starting to get thinner you seem to start growing a fresh crop on your face – luckily there are lots of ways to deal with it.  

Facial hair should be an issue that resides firmly in the realm of men. We women have enough to deal with – but no, there comes a point in most of our lives when we suddenly start sprouting a moustache or side burns. It’s just cruel. But there’s no reason to stay fuzzy faced forever, there are many ways to safely remove or fade facial hair.

Why do we get it?
Our facial hair naturally gets coarser as we age and you’ll have probably noticed that yours is considerably thicker than it was in your 20s. Add to this the hormonal changes you experience during the menopause, when female hormones decline and send your male hormones out of balance, and it’s not surprising that you’re seeing a hint of a moustache. If you’re concerned about an increase in facial hair it’s always worth a visit to your GP before you start extracting the little blighters – just to rule out any underlying health problems.

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