Having or getting rid of body hair is always your choice. However, the problem with hair-removal methods is that they are painful, time-consuming, and costly. But why should you spend money on painful procedures month after month to achieve this? Well, you can seek refuge in natural methods. So, which are some helpful pantry staples for hair removal? Let’s find out.

1. Turmeric and Raw Papaya Paste
Smash a small amount of raw papaya to a juicy pulp for this hair removal method and it . To this, add a spoon or two of turmeric powder. Blend well to achieve a paste-like consistency, and apply it over your body and face. Let the mix stay for a maximum of twenty minutes, and then wash with water. You can use this once or twice every week for two to three months. Papaya has papain in it, which lowers hair growth. On the other hand, turmeric contains antioxidants, which combat bacteria, and works well for sensitive skin.

2. Sugar Wax
Sugar wax has been popularly employed as a natural hair removal method globally for years now. The method is known as sugaring and is quite similar to traditional waxing. For preparing sugar wax at home, you need only three ingredients – 60 ml water, 60 ml lemon juice, and 200 grams of sugar. Hence, everything that goes in it is 100% natural. When you apply the sugar wax, it clings onto the hair and not to your skin. So, it will pull the hair and not pinch your skin. Hence, people with sensitive skin, too, will find it helpful. You can get rid of hair as short as 1/8 of an inch with sugar wax.

3. Banana and Oatmeal
Banana and oatmeal are two other pantry ingredients that can act together to help you remove hair naturally. For this, take a ripe banana and blend it with two tablespoons of oatmeal to achieve a paste-like texture. Next, apply this paste to the areas where you have hair, and then massage your skin for 15 minutes. Finally, wash it with cool water. Oatmeal is a hydrating scrub and is a rich antioxidant source, which eliminates all the redness from your skin while simultaneously getting rid of the body hair. In addition, it leaves you with a baby-smooth, glowing skin after.

4. Pumice Stone
It is an excellent hair removal method and works well, thanks to the rough texture of the pumice stone. Rub a dry pumice stone and it in a circular motion on your dry and clean skin. As you move, the pores on the stone will cling to the hair. Also, since pumice stone has an exfoliating effect, you must moisturize your skin once done.