100 Years Old Atta Remedy To Remove Facial Hair At Home

By Yashika Goel
14 May 2025, 17:00 IST

Are you tired of unwanted facial hair? Atta or wheat flour is an age-old Indian beauty secret for facial hair removal. It is used by Indian women to remove hair from the upper lip, cheeks and forehead. Tap to read the DIY recipe!

Ingredients

Two tablespoons of wheat flour (atta), one tablespoon of milk, one tablespoon of ghee, and a teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Combine ingredients

Take a bowl and add wheat flour, turmeric, ghee, and milk. Combine it together to form a smooth mixture.

Apply mixture

Make a dough of the mixture or directly apply it to the target area. Leave it on the skin for 10-15 minutes to dry.

Remove the hair

Gently press or rub the dough against your skin and press it down. Do this in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Wash

Once it is semi-dry, use your fingers to gently scrub the mask from your face. Rinse with warm water and do this twice a day to reduce facial hair.

Information credits

This is taken from Grincy Gandhi's official Instagram account, @iam_grincy. However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying it directly to your face.