Many people are unaware that just like women, some men can have sensitive skin. This makes it all the more challenging because men have to shave their faces every day. As a result, many men wonder if they can get rid of their beards permanently, but according to most experts, the answer is “no.”

That being said, you can still find remedies that help the hair stay away for a very long time, meaning that you won’t have to shave nearly as often.

How Can Men Get Rid of Their Beards Permanently?

You’ll read several different answers to this question, but according to most experts, you cannot permanently get rid of your beard. You can, however, keep it away for long periods of time and therefore increase the amount of time in between shaves. There are both commercial and natural ways to do this.

About the only way to remove facial hair and keep it away is through electrolysis. Electrolysis uses heat or chemical energy so the hair’s growth center can be destroyed. Normally, you have to schedule numerous visits for the hair to be permanently removed, and that number depends on how thick your hair is and how fast it grows.

One thing you should keep in mind about electrolysis is that, even though they use a topical anesthetic beforehand, it can still be very painful. For most people, 8 to 12 sessions are necessary before the hair is removed completely.

It can also be expensive, but this is your best bet if you’re truly serious about getting rid of facial hair once and for all.

How Do I Stop My Beard From Growing?

While electrolysis is the best way to permanently stop the beard from growing, there are some methods that you can try to keep the hair off of your face for a very long time. These include:

1. Laser Removal

When researching this method, you’ll find both over-the-counter products and professional laser-removal facilities. The latter is usually your best option if you want the hair to stay away for a while. These facilities have the best equipment and their technicians are well-trained.

It usually requires three or four sessions before the hair is removed, but it can keep the hair away for several years.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric is a super-healthy spice that people use as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It can help with facial growth in two ways. First, the chemicals in turmeric help stop the growth of facial hair. Second, when used as a mask, it can reach the hair’s roots to get rid of any growth that way.

The paste can be made with 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 tablespoons of flour, one drop of honey, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Spread it on your face and wait until it is completely dry, which usually takes around 30 minutes. Remove the clumps with your hands and use a towel to remove the rest, then rinse your face well and pat dry.

You can also find other “recipes” online for good turmeric-based hair-removal pastes.

3. Papaya

You can mix up 3 tablespoons of mashed-up raw papaya flesh, some aloe vera gel, and 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder. Then place it on your face for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off, which breaks down the hair fibers and causes the hairs to be eliminated. Do this once a day for a month for the best results.

If you go online, it’s likely that you’ll be able to find other recipes for hair-removal masks that are very effective. They usually contain ingredients such as sugar, chickpea flour, and several herbal extracts or essential oils.

How Can Someone Make Their Facial Hair Grow?

Wanting to get rid of facial hair is one thing, but what if you want your beard to grow faster instead? There are things that have proven to be successful in this endeavor as well, and they include:

• Avoid shaving; shaving regularly does not stimulate hair growth!
• Massage the facial muscles to stimulate growth of the follicles
• Get lots of sleep and exercise
• Keep your face clean and moisturized
• Eat lots of saturated fat and protein
• Consume vitamins such as B complex and vitamins A, C, and E
• Stay well hydrated at all times
• Try Minoxidil or a similar product on your face

If your hair seems to be growing slower than you like, you can also have your testosterone levels tested. Low testosterone could be a reason it’s difficult for you to grow a great-looking beard. Taking good care of yourself, including your skin, is a great way to grow your beard faster. If you have any concerns, you should consult with your doctor.

What Can Cause the Slow Growth of a Beard in Guys?

Whether you want your beard to grow in faster or you don’t mind shaving regularly, if you notice your beard growing slowly, there are numerous reasons why this might be happening. First, it could be your diet and/or a vitamin deficiency as mentioned earlier. It could also be your age, as older men often find it tougher to grow a beard than younger men.

In addition, you may not be taking good care of your beard. For the best results, try not over-manipulate the beard so that breakage doesn’t occur. Over-grooming, rough towel-drying, and even continuously playing with your beard can cause it to break and slow down its growth.

You may also be shaving or trimming your beard too often, or you might even have split ends. If you want to take good care of your beard until it grows out, purchase a beard care kit, which can be found in most drug stores and online, and use it regularly. Pay attention to your health and treat your beard right, and it should grow just as it should.

Do Cinnamon and Lemon Help in Beard Growth?

We mentioned earlier that there are natural remedies for helping grow out your beard, and the use of cinnamon and lemon is one of the most popular. To use them, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, either freshly squeezed or store-bought lemon juice that isn’t diluted with any other ingredient, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make it into a paste and put it on your face for 30 minutes.

Afterwards, rinse off the mixture with cold water and pat dry. For the best results, use this treatment twice a week to keep your beard nice and thick. Why does this treatment work? For two main reasons:

1. The citric acid, vitamin C, and calcium in the lemon juice help to control dandruff in your beard; and
2. Cinnamon increases blood flow to the hair follicles

The two ingredients are also natural, easy to find, and inexpensive as well, making this a perfect natural remedy to grow a fuller beard and keep it full from that point forward.

Conclusion

Men can certainly keep facial hair away for very long periods of time, but if you’re interested in permanently removing your facial hair, the only real option is electrolysis and it is a long-term, painful option. Using natural ingredients such as turmeric and papaya, as well as some essential oils, will also work.

On the other hand, using items such as cinnamon and lemon juice is good for stimulating the growth of your beard, so whether you want your beard long or non-existent, there are easy things you can do about it.