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It might sound like baking, but sugaring is actually a method of hair removal. Similar to waxing, sugaring removes body hair by quickly pulling the hair from the root.
The name for this method comes from the paste itself, which consists of lemon, water, and sugar. The ingredients are all heated together until it reaches a candy like consistency. Once it cools it’s applied directly to the skin.
This mixture is much more natural and environmentally-friendly than wax, making it a desirable method of hair removal.
Sugaring is suitable for most people, but it’s especially great for those with Sensitive Skin. The natural ingredients and gentle technique make sugaring less irritating. Coarse or Curly Hair. Sugaring effectively removes thicker hair types.
You may experience temporary redness, irritation, and itching immediately after your sugaring session. These side effects are pretty common, but remember to resist the temptation to itch. This could create tears or scarring in the skin.
If your skin is very sensitive, you may also develop bumps or rashes wherever the paste was applied. All that said, sugaring typically produces fewer side effects than waxing.