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 advantages of sugar over 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, fans of smooth and hairless skin, also used sugar hair removal. A heated mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and water was applied to the hair, covered with a cloth, and then removed once cooled.
While hair removal is a relatively recent trend in European countries (over the past 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 from sugar, water, and lemon juice. It is even edible!

Whereas wax needs to be heated to high temperatures, which can lead to the risk of burns, sugar paste is applied at body temperature and will not burn your skin. It's also worth noting that higher temperatures cause tissues to swell, making hair removal more difficult and potentially more painful.

The sugar used for hair removal cannot adhere to living skin cells. These cells are naturally moist, and since sugar paste is water-soluble, it doesn't stick 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 because sugar removes dead skin cells. Moreover, it is gentle enough to be applied multiple times in the same area to extract stubborn hairs without causing skin damage or irritation.

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

And if you're sensitive to pain, you'll be pleased to learn that sugar hair removal is also less painful. The paste wraps around the hairs, making them pliable, while penetrating the hair follicle and lubricating it for a more complete and gentler extraction.

Benefits of sugar for hair removal

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

The advantages of sugaring compared to waxing

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

The major problem with waxing is that it can lead to hair breakage. When the hairs break below the skin surface, the subsequent growth can become trapped, causing ingrown hairs.

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

Another major difference between sugaring and waxing is that sugar only adheres to the hair follicle and never to live skin cells. Commonly used waxes, because they contain resins, adhere to live skin cells, causing not only pain upon removal but also potential skin lifting!

As we have just seen, sugaring is not only a natural method but also very effective and quite pleasant. So, don't wait any longer and switch to sugaring.

 

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