Posted on November 10, 2007 in Temporary Hair Removal
Sugaring is a very old method of hair-removal. It is a safe process as all the ingredients used are natural and it is devoid of harsh chemicals.
In sugaring, sugar is slightly warmed, causing less skin irritation. The sugaring paste is spread thinly on the skin in the direction of the hair growth. Cotton strips are then pressed firmly onto the paste and then removed which pulls the hair leaving the skin smooth. The sugar tends to stick only to the hairs, not to the skin, causing less discomfort.
Sugaring is done on eyebrows, upper lip, underarms, legs, arms and stomach. But for men sugaring cannot be done on the beard due to a different hair root system.
The result of sugaring hair removal lasts for 4 to 6 weeks depending on the level of hair growth. In this process hair is removed from the root. Repeated sugaring treatments tend to weaken the hair so it becomes easier over time.
A slight sting similar to ripping a sticky tape from the skin is experienced after sugaring. The skin may turn into reddish for a while, but this usually disappears within 24 hours.
Benefits of sugaring hair removal
- It is inexpensive and gives best results which lasts for 4 to 6 weeks.
- It is kinder to the skin.
- One can easily do it in home.
- The process includes only natural ingredients.
- It can be used at very low temperatures.
- Sugaring generally involves less clean up than waxing.
- Unlike wax which is used once, sugar strips can be reused.
- Body sugaring is hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin.
- Skin irritation is very less because the sugaring paste sticks on only to the hair, not the skin.
- Sugaring hair removal is a best substitute for a person whose skin reacts to wax.
- Sugaring diminishes the hair growth because the hair is removed completely leaving no broken hair in the follicle and causing a lot less ingrown hairs.
- Sugaring is always lukewarm temperature and hygienic.
- Some find it painless after frequent and repeated use.
Disadvantages of sugaring hair removal
- Like waxing, sugaring hair removal can be difficult to do on your own.
- It is not applicable to all the body parts and some are best handled by a professional.
- Can create irritation to some skin
- Some hairs can break off at or below surface. It can be messy.
- Adverse effects from sugaring include pain, hyper pigmentation, scarring, folliculitis, and ingrown hair pseudofolliculitis.
- Some find it causing more ingrown hairs than waxing
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