Facial hair is probably caused by increased testosterone levels, which is manufactured from cholesterol in fat cells. There is no doubt that losing weight will reduce the number of fat cells, testosterone levels and therefore facial hair growth. The combined contraceptive pill increases the amount of circulating sex hormone binding globulin, This ‘soaks up’ excess free testosterone which again reduces facial hair growth. read more
According to Amazon, the “Bellabe Facial Hair Remover removes facial hair by trapping the unwanted hair in its precision coils and lifting them by the roots in a simple Bend and Roll movement.” They also suggest that it is suitable for women with PCOS and hirsutism. read more
Excess hair growth, known as hirsutism, and even hair loss on the head, are the most common and most distressing hair symptoms of PCOS. PCOS is a distressing and relatively common problem, affecting 5-10 percent of women in the reproductive age group.5 Excess hair growth often occurs in a masculine pattern, and can grow thicker on the face, arms, legs, torso, and pubic region. read more