Sugaring
“After several months I’m seriously impressed. The hair on my legs is sparser and finer, and there’s not an ingrown hair in sight, every time I go it gets less painful and it’s more effective than waxing.”
“Sugaring is being touted by experts as a simpler, less painful way to remove body hair.”
“If you have sensitive skin, this method is a gentler and less painful alternative to waxing. If you’re like me and you’re committed to having crazy-smooth skin, sugaring is a total game changer.”
SUGARING 101
Sugaring is an all natural, vegan method of hair removal. It is free of chemicals, biodegradable, water soluble, non toxic and consists of just 3 ingredients.
SUGAR+LEMON+WATER
That’s it… seriously!
Although you may think this sugaring trend is new, this ancient practice can be dated back to 1900 B.C. It is even rumored to have been used by Cleopatra herself! In ancient Greece, Egypt and middle eastern countries removing body hair was incredibly important. Having smooth hair-free skin was not only a standard of beauty, it showed cleanliness and importance. Some women going as far as removing all body hair except their eyelashes and eyebrows. Sugaring is gaining popularity in western culture because of its transparent and natural ingredients.
Sugar paste may look like honey, but it is much thicker. The golden paste is molded onto the skin against the direction of hair growth, then quickly flicked off which removes the hair in the natural direction of hair growth. This means less breakage and discomfort. Sugar is used at body temperature so there is no risk of burning. It is applied with a gloved hand and a fresh ball of sugar paste per each client so there is no risk of cross contamination.
Difference between wax & sugar
Wax
Waxing is often made of resins, chemicals, additives, preservatives and other questionable ingredients.
Wax is applied with the direction of the natural hair growth and pulled against the direction of natural hair growth. This may cause more pain, breakage and irritation.
Wax adheres to live skin cells.
Wax needs to be heated, and when not performed correctly can result in burning and scarring.
To remove wax residue you need chemical solvents or oils.
Wax may not be the best option for those with sensitive skin types.
Sugar
Sugar paste is simply made with 3 ingredients: sugar, lemon and water.
Sugar is applied against the direction of natural hair growth, and pulled with the direction of natural hair growth resulting in less pain and breakage.
Sugar does not adhere to live skin cells.
Sugar is used at body temperature so there is no risk of burning.
To remove sugar you only need water as sugar is water soluble.
According to dermatologists and estheticians, sugaring is a much gentler alternative to waxing for those with sensitive skin types.