Sugaring - Epilation

Charlotte loved smooth skin but hated it when her skin broke in rashes. The last time it was so visible that her friend Wendy noticed it and advised her to stop using those things. This was when Wendy told Charlotte about sugaring; she even took her home and taught her how to make the paste using simple ingredients. Today, Charlotte possesses lovely smooth skin without the problem of rashes!

Brief History

This ancient art goes back to 1900 BC when a hairless and smooth body was considered the standard of youth, beauty and innocence for women in Egypt. Today, this art has been revived because of new styles, sports and trends where smooth hairless skin is desired!

Sugaring - Epilation

As stated earlier, sugaring is a natural form of hair removal. This process is made out of a paste that is made out of honey, sugar and lemon. Sugaring removes hair in the natural direction of hair growth and is a method that causes less pain, irritation and breakage. With sugaring hair as short as 1/16 of an inch can be removed thus lessening the wait for regrowth between treatments. This method also acts as an exfoliator for dry skin.

How do I prepare my own sugaring - epilation paste?

It is easy to prepare the sugaring paste. The ingredients you require to do so are:

• 1 cup of sugar
• Juice extracted from half a lemon
• ¼ cup of honey

Directions

• First mix all the honey, lemon and sugar thoroughly in a bowl.
• Next microwave it on high for about 2 to 3 minutes or until it bubbles into a smooth consistency. If you are using the stove instead, use low heat.
• Now allow the mixture to cool until it can be touched.

What are the steps I should follow after the paste is ready?

Here are the steps that will ensure you have smooth and hairless skin.

• To begin epilation, ensure that the area is clean and dry.
• Then dust the area with cornstarch, as it allows the sugaring mix to be more effective.
• Once that is done, spread the sugaring mix on the skin in the direction of the hair growth.
• Now hold the skin firmly and rapidly pull the cotton strip in the opposite direction of the growth of hair.
• Reheat the mixture in the microwave or the stove if it gets difficult to spread.
• If you have left over sugaring paste, store it in an oil free and clean glass or plastic container that has a top.

What are the things I need to take care of after sugaring?

If you want trouble free skin, remember to do the following:

• Keep your skin well hydrated with a water based moisturizer. Avoid mineral oil!
• Avoid exposing your skin to the sun for at least 24 hours after sugaring.
• Avoid a workout for at least 12 to 24 hours after the sugaring. This is done because the hair follicles are open and sweat and dirt might irritate your skin.

Facts about Sugaring - Epilation

• Sugaring prevents burning of the skin, as it is applied at body temperature.
• Sugaring helps remove hair and dead skin cells as sugar does not stick to live skin cells.
• Since bacteria do not breed in sugar it is a more sanitary method of hair removal.
• Sugaring helps remove hair cleanly with less breakage or re-growth compared to other methods of hair removal.
• Sugar can be easily cleaned with water, thus there is no residual sticky feeling after sugaring.