Facial Hair Control Cream

As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, the hormonal balance that influences hair follicles shifts. This can cause fine facial hairs to become coarser and more noticeable, particularly on the chin, upper lip, and jawline.

No. Eflornithine can slow the growth of new hair; it does not remove hair that’s already there. You can continue your usual hair-removal routine while using it.

Yes. You can continue your usual hair-removal method as needed. If you’ve just removed hair, wait at least 5 minutes before applying eflornithine to help minimize irritation.

You can continue using other skincare products while using eflornithine. Apply eflornithine to clean, dry skin first and let it dry before applying moisturizer, sunscreen, or makeup. Retinoids, exfoliating acids, and benzoyl peroxide may increase dryness or irritation when used on the same area, so your clinician may recommend separating when you use them.

No. Eflornithine is not a hormone or an antiandrogen. It works locally at the hair follicle to slow hair growth and does not lower testosterone levels or treat the underlying hormonal changes that may contribute to unwanted facial hair.

You may start to notice results within 4–8 weeks of consistent use, with more noticeable improvement around 8 weeks and benefits continuing to build through 24 weeks.

If you don’t see improvement after 6 months of consistent use, talk with your clinician about whether to continue treatment.

If you stop using eflornithine, hair growth typically returns toward its previous rate within about 8 weeks.