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13 Foods That Help Get Rid Of Facial Hair

For many women, facial hair begins to grow more throughout their life based on different changes in their life and environment. What could be the source of this increase in hair is a problem called hirsutism. This issue is not just a problem with facial hair, but can plague the entire body and cause excess hair everywhere. Studies have shown that over 3 million women are affected by hirsutism in the United States alone. Hirsutism can be caused by a number of different factors such as menopause, resistance to insulin, polycystic ovary syndrome, and hormonal imbalances.

But one factor that many people do not know about is your diet. What you eat can have a drastic influence on your risk of developing hirsutism. Weight is one link between diet and excess hair. Obesity causes the body to produce more testosterone and androgens, which are responsible for hair growth. Losing weight can stop this overproduction of hormones, and thus, stop excessive hair growth. Additionally, a diet too high in carbs and sugar can cause you to develop a resistance to insulin. By reducing your risk of insulin resistance, you decrease your risk of developing hirsutism. In order to begin the positive change of adjusting your diet to decrease these risks, here are 13 foods that help get rid of facial hair.

Green Tea

Green Tea is a superfood that is good for many health benefits. This is due to the polyphenols in green tea, which help to reduce the production of androgen and testosterone. Pairing your green tea with lemon can also help you absorb more of the goodness contained in the tea.