Can Papayas and Turmeric Stop Facial Hair Growth?

The Doctors weigh in on the claim that a facial made from papayas and turmeric can rid your face of unwanted hair. Find out if this is beauty hack or just plain wack!

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[tomigun]

There's not even explanation as to why it wouldn't work.

[ghiansudelo]

Because they say so? At least do an experiment, geez...

[shantesecrim]

I just feel like he saying that because he a doctor and want ppl to come to them for everything when u can treat urself and plus it's way cheaper

[snehamahimkar]

Don't know about papaya..but turmeric works..papaya makes the skin smooth..nothing much

[dikshasingh]

If u no this is wack why don't you suggest some remedy ?

[miam.]

Thanks!! I’m so tired of those claims, it could be hormonal.

[kyloaitana]

My daughter suffered from facial hair growth so bad, 😭 had to try herbal supplement from Dr Isibor which help her beat Hirsutism, my daughter doesn't have hair on face any chest anymore

[RenakoAmaori]

at the end i will do whatever i want. if it's doesn't work it doesn't work atleast i try lol smh not like sitting and doing nothing and oh it will not work...

[hardkaurgachak]

Papaya is goood for hair growth or removal...man am confused.

[kylershelton]

Hack or Wack, I love the title but its totally wack

[Elvengem]

turmeric makes one's face orange.

[kyloaitana]

My daughter suffered from facial hair growth so bad, 😭 had to try herbal supplement from Dr Isibor which help her beat Hirsutism, my daughter doesn't have hair on face any chest anymore