Sugaring, the healthy alternative to waxing
For many of us hair removal is painful and leaves our skin red and irritated. ALWAYS on the lookout for people, products and services that will increase health and happiness, I’m sure you will agree that this popular, economical, safe, and convenient method of hair removal is way up on the list. Using natural ingredients, sugaring hair removal is generally much gentler and safer to the skin.
Sugaring is an all-natural, chemical free alternative to waxing that has proven to be much gentler, less painful and equally effective. This process is not new, dating all the way back to ancient civilizations in Egypt and Greece. A combination of sugar, lemon juice, water and glycerin is applied to the skin and removed in a similar manner as wax and can be used anywhere that you can shave or wax.
The sugar mix creates a layer that protects the delicate skin and prevents the tiny tears that can lead to infection. The hair is extracted in the natural direction of growth, resulting in less irritation, pain, and breakage. Each treatment weakens the hair root making it easier to remove the hair and by your third sugaring treatment, you should find it virtually pain free.
Lori Yeats owner of Soteria Skin in Houston tells us that “Sugaring not only removes the unwanted hair, it is also an excellent exfoliate, removing dead skin cells, and leaving the skin smooth and silky, which makes moisturizing more effective. This holistic procedure is less painful than other forms of hair removal and is even edible!”
What are the differences between sugaring and waxing?
*Sugaring paste adheres only to the hair so there is less discomfort.
Wax adheres to the hair and the skin.
*Sugaring paste is used at room temperature or slightly warmed.
Wax is applied either hot or cold (in pre-coated strips) to the skin.
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*Sugaring paste is completely natural and gentle on the skin.
Wax often contains chemicals which can be hard on the skin if used repeatedly.
*Sugaring paste is easily cleaned up with water.
Wax can be messy to clean up due to the petroleum base.
Written by Marian LaSalle
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