One morning, while looking in the mirror, I was unpleasantly surprised: on my chin, as if without any warning, a small but clearly noticeable hair had appeared.
And if something similar has happened to you – you are not alone. Many women of different ages discover unwanted facial hair and wonder where it came from and why it has appeared now.
Is it hormonal?
Is it genetic?
Or just another unpredictable joke of nature?
To look at the situation more calmly and without unnecessary guilt, let’s take a closer look at the simple and completely explainable scientific reasons behind these little “intruders.”
Hormones – the first suspects
Let’s start with the most common culprit: androgens. These are hormones that we usually associate with male characteristics, but they are actually naturally present in women’s bodies as well. Among their many functions is controlling hair growth.
When androgen levels increase or when the body becomes more sensitive to them, facial hair – especially in the chin area – can become darker, thicker, and more visible. This is extremely common, especially at certain times of life.
