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Shugaring at home. Video master class
Shugaring is a popular epilation method that has long been known to oriental beauties. His recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Using proven methods, you can perform shugaring at home, it will in no way be inferior to the salon procedure.
Sugaring is sugar hair removal. During this procedure, a special paste is used, which is a thick syrup. Warm sugar paste is applied to the skin of the problem area, and after cooling it is torn off. The hairs are removed and the hair follicles are damaged, as a result of which the growth of new hair is significantly slowed down.
The benefits of sugar hair removal include:
- economy
- painlessness
- hypoallergenic
- long-term result
- ease of implementation
- lack of ingrown hairs, etc.
The main ingredients of the sugar paste used to remove unwanted hair are sugar and water. And these products are available to any woman, so everyone can afford to perform shugaring at home.
It usually takes 1,5 hours to remove leg hair with sugar paste.
Sugar mass sticks to the skin less than, for example, wax, and therefore the epilation process is less painful. This method of combating unwanted hairs can be used on the face, underarms, and even sensitive skin.
Since the sugar mixture contains only those ingredients that do not cause allergies, the paste used for hair removal is hypoallergenic. And given that the paste is applied warm, the risk of skin irritation is minimal.
The effect of the performed procedure lasts for 20 days
For comparison: waxing is performed every 10-14 days.
Sugar balls are more convenient to use than wax, for example. For example, with the help of wax it is difficult to depilate the bikini area, and everything around can get dirty (floor, clothes, etc.). Shugaring paste is practical and convenient.
Sugar paste gently envelops each hair, penetrating to its bulb, and completely removes it.
Citric Acid Sugar Paste Recipe
To prepare the depilatory, take the following components:
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp citric acid
- 2-2,5 tbsp water
Sugar is placed in a small enamel bowl, poured with water and the container is placed on a low heat, while constantly stirring the mixture (boil until the sugar is completely dissolved). Then citric acid is added and the components are mixed again.
The product is brought to a boil and boiled for 8-10 minutes: the liquid should acquire a golden hue
As soon as the depilatory turns dark golden and begins to emit the aroma of candy, the dishes are removed from the heat and the mixture is cooled to a temperature when the caramel mass can be picked up and not burned. Before picking up the paste, they are moistened in cool water. The mass is ready, now is the time to start removing unwanted hair.
How to make sugar paste for sugaring
The composition of this product contains the following ingredients:
- 8 tbsp. water
- 1 kg of sugar
- 6,5-7 tbsp. lemon juice
The components are mixed, after which the composition is placed in an enamel bowl, turn on a strong fire for a few seconds, stirring the mass continuously, and reduce the heat to low. Cover the container with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes. Mix the mixture well and cover the dishes again and put on low heat for 7-10 minutes. After a gentle foam appears on the surface of the mixture, the depilatory is boiled for another 3-5 minutes over low heat, without covering the dishes with a lid. The mass is poured into a plastic container and cooled to a comfortable temperature. The depilatory is ready to use. The sugar paste prepared according to this recipe is enough for many procedures.
Sugar balls are excellent at removing hairs 2-4 mm long
Sugar syrup for sugaring in 10 minutes
To make this tool, you need the following components:
- 9-10 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tbsp. water
- freshly squeezed juice from ½ lemon
Pour sugar into an enamel pan, add lemon juice and water. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Place the container with the mixture on low heat. After 5 minutes, when the caramel mass boils, the syrup is mixed well (stir continuously for 4–5 minutes). Then the stove is turned off and the composition is continued to stir for another 2 minutes. The mass is poured into a plastic container and cooled to a comfortable temperature.
Before applying the sugar mixture to the skin of the problem area, knead the paste thoroughly in your hands, stretching and tightening it for 3-5 minutes
When the caramel mass becomes light, and its threads, when stretched, acquire a pearlescent hue, it’s time to start epilation. The paste is applied against hair growth and wait a few minutes (during this time, the mass completely envelops each hair). Then, with a sharp movement, remove the caramel mass in the direction of hair growth. Hair is removed along with the sugar mixture. The used mass is kneaded again and again the same operation is performed, but already in the next section of the problem area. After the procedure, take a warm shower and apply a moisturizer to the skin.
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