Does Dough Really Work for Hair Removal?
We’ve all seen (and tried) a beauty hack or two, and thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to find out what’s trending around the world. Right now, India has seen an influx of videos recommending turmeric and wheat flour dough for hair removal. According to the coverage, this gently exfoliating combination of household ingredients can help remove peach fuzz and may even have some skin-care benefits. So, is this dough hair removal hack a dough-dud or a new favorite recipe?
How It Works
According to India Times, the viral recipe is easy to knead into dough. It goes as follows:
- 2 teaspoons wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon clarified butter
- 2-3 spoonfuls of milk
When gently rubbed on the face, this dough mixture works as an exfoliant. While it may help remove peach fuzz and fine hairs, the trend is better suited for exfoliation and as a DIY skin-care hack.
Is Dough Hair Removal Safe for Skin?
As many outlets in India have noted, these ingredients have been staples of home-made skin care for a long time. For example, ingredients like turmeric are often used in serums that utilize their anti-inflammatory benefits.
A quick warning: “The only potential issue is a potential allergy to one of the ingredients,” explains West Palm Beach, FL dermatologist Kenneth Beer, MD. Otherwise, he deems the method “fine” to try at home.
That said, clarified butter probably isn’t the best idea if you have oily skin. Additionally, this process requires clean hands and a clean workspace to minimize the risk of bacteria.
