SUGAR WAX: THE 100% NATURAL & EFFECTIVE RECIPE!

Sugar and waxing are two popular hair removal methods. But you may be wondering which is the best option?

In this article, we will share with you the differences between the two methods as well as the benefits of sugar compared to waxing.

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SUGARING HAIR REMOVAL THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Sugar hair removal dates back to the time of the Persians, around 1900 BC. The Egyptians, who appreciated smooth hairless skin, also used sugar hair removal. A warmed mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and water was applied to the hair, covered with a cloth, and then removed once cooled.
Although hair removal is a relatively recent trend in European countries (during the last century), in Egypt, Greece, and the Middle East, sugar hair removal has been practiced for centuries!

What is sugar hair removal?

Unlike wax, which contains resins and preservatives, sugar paste is simply made of sugar, water, and lemon juice. It is even edible!

Whereas wax needs to be heated to high temperatures, which can cause risks of burns, sugar paste is applied at body temperature and does not burn your skin. It is also noted that a higher temperature causes tissues to swell, making hair removal more difficult and potentially more painful.

The sugar used for hair removal cannot adhere to living skin cells. Indeed, these cells are naturally moist and since sugar paste is water-soluble, it does not adhere to living skin cells. This means less discomfort for you and fewer skin traumas.

Sugar hair removal is also an excellent way to exfoliate your skin as sugar removes dead skin cells. Moreover, it is gentle enough to be applied multiple times on the same area to extract stubborn hairs without causing skin damage or irritation.

This natural hair removal method is perfectly suited for all skin types as it is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

And if you are sensitive to pain, you will be pleased to learn that sugar hair removal is also less painful. The paste wraps around the hairs, making them flexible, while infiltrating the hair follicle and lubricating it for a more complete and gentle extraction.

Benefits of sugar for hair removal

  • Helps reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.
  • Gently exfoliates while improving the appearance of skin tone and texture.
  • Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
  • Sugaring paste is completely natural and hypoallergenic.
  • Results last up to 6 weeks, potentially leading to complete hair disappearance over successive treatments.
  • Effective even on short hairs.
  • Hair removal based solely on natural ingredients.
  • The mixture is water-soluble, so it can be washed off with water if any residue remains.
  • The sugaring method is eco-friendly and cost-effective. It does not require strips, applicator sticks, or any other waste typically associated with conventional hair removal procedures.

The advantages of sugar compared to wax hair removal

Sugar and wax are very different. Sugar paste is applied against the direction of hair growth and removed, while waxing is applied in the direction of hair growth and removed in the opposite direction.

The major issue with waxing is that it can lead to hair breakage. When the hairs break beneath the skin’s surface, the subsequent growth can become trapped, leading to ingrown hairs.

Waxing can result in 15 to 30% breakage. This issue is typically not caused by the esthetician, but by the type of wax being used.

Another major difference between sugaring and waxing is that sugar only adheres to the hair follicle and never to living skin cells. Commonly used wax substances, containing resins, adhere to living skin cells, causing not only pain upon removal but also potentially lifting live skin!

Sugaring is not only a natural method but also very effective and quite pleasant. So, don’t wait any longer, switch to sugaring!

 

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