First For Women

Facial hairs

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It seems the more hair we lose on our head, the more that start to pop up on our chin! “Androgens, a form of testostero­ne that regulate how, where and what type of hairs grow around the body, malfunctio­n due to hormone imbalances, causing the rogue facial hairs,” says Dr. Gottfried. The good news: One study found that a mix of tea tree and lavender essential oils helps optimize levels of testostero­ne to ward off errant hair growth.

TO DO: Mix 2 tsp. of lavender oil with 5 drops of tea tree oil.

Apply to areas where rogue hairs tend to pop up; let dry. Store leftovers in a resealable container at room temperatur­e. Use twice a day for diminished hair growth within three months.

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