Let’s start by addressing that having an upper lip hair or facial hair is totally normal because we’re human. So there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Remember when the term of beauty used to be so simple? Nowadays, the influences of celebs, beauty vloggers and TikTokers really dominate these uncommon concepts. As a platform that advocates for realistic beauty, we want you to get a hold of Makeup Expectations Vs. Reality: Why You Should Never Trust The Internet’s Beauty. 

With that being said, it is entirely up to you now to determine your worth, but still, if you’re not a fan with the idea of having facial hair, it’s totally fine. Anyhow, there are numerous ways to actually defuzz your face without having to break your bank. But bear in mind that if you’re facing a severe hair growth problem then it is best for you to seek medical help. 

Removing your upper lip hair or facial hair in general can lead to a lot of beneficial upshot. Your makeup looks smoother, your skincare glides and absorbs easily, removing dirt and decongest pores, and the list goes on. But between shaving, waxing and stripping your facial hair away, which method suits you the best? We at Beauty Insider had tried on different methods in finding out the best way to get rid of your upper lip altogether. And here’s our *honest* verdict. 

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Why Do We Have Upper Lip Hair? 

Though, every person deals with facial hair problems differently—some of it severely, some have it moderately. But there is research backing up to this problem saying that the excess production of male hormones, better known as ‘’Androgens’’ is more active within one person as compared to other. Thus, facial growth or any hair growth is more visible. According to dermatologist, Dr Michele Green in one of her findings, she said there are actually a lot of other factors that could contribute to why people experience facial growth but mostly it all comes back to the state of their natural imbalances.

When it comes to upper lip hair concerns, the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) along with Hirsutism is to be blamed. These two, when combined, can cause quickening disorders of Pituitary Gland, Adrenal Gland and Thyroid Gland. Other than that, some medical factors such as severe insulin resistance and hormonal changes can also be the cause. 

Embracing Your Imperfections

All of these ‘’Internet Vs. Reality’’ beauty trends combined with today’s generation to be more acceptable with natural beauty really elevates and helps raise awareness. But still, there are people who struggle to fit in with society where you need to have clean, smooth skin, small waits, sculpted bones, et cetera. We don’t blame them, though. Pardon for my harshness, but the internet is known for the realm of pretending. The life you see online doesn’t define reality. Hence, it makes sense that these selfie-lovers and influencers went overboard when it comes to photoshopping their pictures. No one is born with an extra smooth complexion, acne-free and long lashes that’ll complete your look. Everyone suffers from at least one skin problem. It is part of life. It’s natural. It’s what makes us unique. Embrace your God-given features, shall we

How To Safely Remove Upper Lip Hair? 

1. Shaving 

Okay so this is one of the most obvious ways to remove your facial hair, not to mention super easy and quick, you could literally do it anywhere. I know you’d probably think of the urban-myth question, ‘’Aren’t those hairs gonna grow thicker and darker if we shave?’’. The answer is no, honey. There are no such things, even dermatologists around the world have confirmed this to be a myth. That’s just a made up story from God knows who.

But the part where shaving won’t necessarily remove the hair from its root, that’s true. The disadvantage is that the hair will grow back after a few days upon shaving and it won’t permanently remove them. So it is not  a long term solution. However, shaving provides less risk to your skin appearances due to the method doesn’t not lean towards getting ingrown hair. 

2. Tweezing 

Remember when our 16 years old safe was so obsessed with tweezing our eyebrows? Welp, you can now do this to get rid of your upper hair lip problem. Same as shaving, tweezing can be done almost literally anywhere. They’re quick but not that easy, especially if you have never done tweezing before. Also, they could lead to a severe pain if you don’t know how to do it properly. We suggest you start slow and familiarise yourself with the technique before jumping right into one. 

3. Threading

Just as much as tweezing, threading your facial hair also requires good hand stability. Out of all the three above, threading is considered the safest as they won’t mess with the skin condition. Though, we suggest you visit the best threading salons near you to remove unwanted upper lip hair. Most eyebrow threading offers other threading removal on different perimeters of the face. So really, you have nothing to worry about. 

4. Use IPL 

Intense Pulse Light—better known as IPL treatment—is no doubt the most effective hair removal technique. While shaving can cause inflammation, ingrown hairs, razor burn, and hair tends to grow less than 24 hours after shaving. Waxing on the other hand, is painful and you need to have a high level of pain tolerance. Problems like skin irritation, redness, inflammation and sensitivity might occur during the treatment. IPL, however, causes no pain and delivers long lasting results compared to those two choices earlier. They also work wonders reducing the appearance of stretch marks, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. 

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  • Removes hair re-growth in just a couple of sessions.
  • Works on any body part (including face and Brazilian).
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  • Beginner friendly.
  • 10+ year use-life.

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5. Depilatories Cream 

How many of you are familiar with depilatories cream? A depilatory cream is a strong alkaline product that can remove or breakdown any unwanted hair with just one wipe using a warm cloth. The whole process only takes about around 15 minutes if not more, depending on the product’s formula. There’s a lot of depilatories cream available in the market but you will need to find the most suitable one for your skin. This technique lasts more than threading and waxing but you will need to constantly apply them for long-lasting results.

Veet In-Shower Hair Removal Cream

Why we love it: 

  • No shaving needed
  • Can be done while showering
  • Quick and suitable for beginners

Price: RM 37.75

Where to buy: Guardian

6. DIY Sugar Waxing 

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If you opt for a lesser cost approach and prefer having fun with a little DIY, then try the sugar waxing method. Sugar wax, similar to the common wax, is made by grabbing hair from the roots rather than the skin’s surface. While sugar scrub gains its popularity due to the benefits of removing dead skin cells and decongest body pores, sugar wax however is a lifesaver when it comes to eliminating excessive hair growth. Sugar wax as opposed to the usual wax is much easier to apply and remove with water. So our verdict? Less messy

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