Sugar Waxing Hair Removal
Sugar waxing is a popular form of hair removal that works in the same way traditional waxing does. A thick sugary substance similar to caramel is spread on the skin in the direction of hair growth. The hair becomes embedded in the caramel. A cloth or paper strip is patted onto the caramel and then pulled off quickly in the opposite direction of the hair growth, pulling the hairs out of the follicles. The advantage of this method over traditional waxing is the clean up. The sugar substance is water-soluble and can be removed easier than wax by rinsing with water.
Wax recipe
Ingredients:2 cups granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup lemon juice. Method:Pour the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan, and heat it over a low flame. Keep stirring the mixture until all the sugar has melted, and you have a thick brown liquid. Let it cool slightly. Waxing technique: Test the temperature before applying the wax to your skin. It should be hot, but not scalding, or you can burn yourself. Once the wax has cooled slightly, test it on your finger. Blow on it to cool it with your breath and apply it to your skin with a butter knife, in the direction of hair growth. Place a clean cotton cloth strip on the wax and yank it against the direction of hair growth.
Wipe the area clean with a cold cloth after you’ve finished waxing. You could also apply ice to the waxed area, to close and tighten pores. You may notice that your skin has turned red, or that you have tiny bumps on the skin immediately after waxing. This is a normal reaction, and the redness and bumps should disappear within an hour. Applying a moisturizer or soothing lotion will help.If you can still see sugar particles in the wax, the hair will probably not come out and you would need to re-cook the wax.
Sugar waxing is a great hair removal technique for people with sensitive skin. Regular waxing methods can harm sensitive skin, leaving redness and irritation behind. Sugar waxing is cheaper than other wax methods and leaves less mess for an easy cleanup afterwards.
How to Make Sugar Waxing
Things Needed: 1 Lemon, 1 cup Honey, 1 cup Sugar, Microwave, Microwave-safe Bowl. Instructions: Take a microwave-safe bowl. Put honey and sugar in it. Mix thoroughly. Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze juice from the lemon and put it in the bowl. Mix thoroughly. Keep the bowl in the microwave and heat at high, for 2-5 minutes.
The main difference between sugaring hair removaland waxing is the fact that sugaring is actually less painful than waxing is because of the fact that waxing is known to stick to the skin as well as the hair. Another difference among sugaring and waxing is the fact that sugaring is known to be made out of ingredients that are natural so therefore it is less harmful than waxing is considered to be. One thing that you need to keep in mind is just because it says that it is natural, it doesn’t mean that it is safe.
