This natural alternative to waxing has been around for ages.
While waxing and depilatory creams have remained popular in our modern age, sugaring has definitely made a comeback.
Here’s everything you better know.
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What Is Sugar Hair Removal?
Sugar hair removal is a temporary method similar to waxing (though it’s not the same!).
An esthetician applies a paste made of water, lemon juice, and sugar.
How long your results last will depend on how fast your hair grows, hormone cycles, and genetics.
Sugaring vs.
Waxing
Sugaring is verysimilar to waxing, but there are some key differences, notes Lozina.
Lozina says this makes for a less invasive and more comfortable hair removal.
And since the paste is room temperature, it also eliminates any potential for burns.
Where you’ve got the option to Sugar
Good news!
Sugaring is safe for any area of the body.
Many people opt for sugaring on sensitive areas like underarms, face, bikini/Brazilian, arms, and legs.
These ingredients moisturize the skin, which readies it for hair removal.
Gentle exfoliation with a loofah or scrub the day before is also recommended.
Wash your skin with soap and warm water, then gently pat dry.
Wait about 10 minutes until your skin is completely dry before moving to step three.
Youll also want some soap for post-sugaring cleanup and a body moisturizer for aftercare.
For premade sugaring kits, Lozina recommends Sugaring At Home Sugaring Paste for Coarse Hair.
Some other options include Sugar Sugar Glow Goop Sugar Wax Hair Remover and Sugardoh Sugaring Paste Hair Remover.
A tiny amount is all you need.
This step helps absorb any excess moisture so the sugaring paste can work its magic.
This warms the sugar so it easily glides on the skin.
Note that this is different from traditional resin wax, which is applied with the direction of hair growth.
you’re free to keep working in the same area without irritation.
Step 6: Repeat
Repeat the tool and removal until all the hair is gone.
Aftercare for Sugaring
Use soap and water to remove any residual sugaring paste.
Fortunately, it will dissolve easily since its all-natural.
And unlike resin wax, you wont have to worry about it clogging up your drains!
After, apply a hydrating body lotion or oil to keep your skin soft.
Also, staying away from scrubs and salt water will keep the skin from getting irritated.
