Since ancient times, one of the integralsoft, velvety and smooth skin was considered to be one of the components of female beauty and attractiveness. And indeed, excess hair has never adorned any woman! That is why they have always tried to get rid of it by all available means. What representatives of the fair sex have not come up with! For example, oriental beauties removed hair using a red-hot rod. And in Italy they used hippopotamus fat, turtle oil and even arsenic for these purposes. Of course, there were other, more gentle methods. And one of them is sugaring. It would seem that this word has entered our lives quite recently. But, as you know, almost everything new is just well-forgotten old. And sugaring is no exception. Judge for yourself. The "copyright" for the invention of sugaring is disputed by two famous Egyptian queens at once - Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Now it is unlikely that it will be possible to establish exactly which of them was the first to come up with this effective method of hair removal... But one thing is certain - this method has been known for a very, very long time. By the way, women in Rus' also used sugaring - there is evidence that it was with its help that Princess Olga maintained her beauty. However, enough of historical digressions. Let's figure out what sugaring is.
Sugaring - first acquaintance
The word "sugaring" is derived fromEnglish sugar. And this is certainly not accidental. Sugaring is hair removal using a special sugar paste. The principle of the procedure is very similar to wax epilation. So, a reasonable question may well arise - how is this method better? Bend your fingers:
- For the procedure are used exclusivelynatural ingredients. There are simply no chemical additives that could cause an allergic reaction. So, it is absolutely safe even for very sensitive skin.
- Shugaring not only helps to get rid of excess vegetation, but also acts as a scrub, cleansing the skin and removing ingrown hairs.
- Thanks to the huge amount of vitamins thatare contained in the mixture, this procedure simultaneously nourishes and softens the skin, greatly improving its appearance. Pigmented spots and inflammations become less pronounced and almost invisible.
- Sugaring eliminates burns. This is understandable - when the mixture can be used, it is no longer possible to get burned by it.
- Long-lasting effect. This procedure allows you to remove the hairs from the root. So, and spend it will have much less.
- Doing such depilation is safe. This is one of the most hygienic methods of epilation. Sugar, present in the mixture, destroys the bacteria. Therefore, the threat of infection is almost zero.
- Almost complete absence of contraindications. Exceptions are various skin lesions and diabetes.
- Doing this hair removal is very easy and convenient. You do not need to go to an expensive salon for the procedure. All simple manipulations can be done on their own, at home. In addition, the remnants of the mixture are easily removed from the body with the help of ordinary water.
- Low cost.The main components of the mixture are water, sugar and lemon juice. Most likely, you won’t even have to go to the store to buy them. After all, every housewife has such a set. And even a person with a very low income can afford to prepare such a mixture. Convincing? Then let’s try it!
Sugaring mixture
How to do sugaring correctly?First, you need to prepare the mixture. Of course, its quantity, and therefore the number of ingredients included in it, depends on the area of the skin surface from which you need to remove hair. Therefore, the recipe can be changed. But the proportions should be maintained. So, you will need:
- 1 kg of granulated sugar;
- 8 large spoons of water;
- 7 large spoons of lemon juice.
In order to properly prepare the mixture forsugaring, you need to place all the ingredients in an aluminum container and put it on the fire. During the first five minutes, the mixture should be cooked over high heat. Then reduce the heat and cover the container with a lid. The main thing is that the sugar does not burn. And to do this, you need to stir the mixture every two minutes. After about 15 minutes, the sugar will melt and the mixture will begin to boil. But it is too early to remove it from the heat! Stir the mixture continuously. Wait until the mixture first acquires a light brown, and then a cognac hue. The main thing here is not to overdo it! If you smell burnt sugar - you can safely send the composition to the trash bin. It is no longer suitable for use. Approximate cooking time is 40-45 minutes. And it is very easy to make sure that the mixture is ready. Pour cool water into a cup and place one drop of the solution. If it hardens, then your "work" is ready for use. It's time to remove the container from the heat. Pour the solution into another container and leave it to cool. Try to choose a place where the process goes smoothly. The finished mass should easily take the desired shape and crumple, but at the same time not break or stick to your fingers.
How to spend шугаринг
- In order for the hair removal to go right, withoutunpleasant consequences and sharp pain, immediately before it it is necessary to steam out the skin well. Rinse thoroughly with body deodorant and moisturizers. Then the composition reliably "mesh" with the skin.
- Take a small piece of the composition and carefullyknead it in your fingers. This usually takes 2-3 minutes. It should become soft and white. Roll it into a ball and press it to your skin, spreading it against the direction of hair growth. Pull it sharply - in the direction of hair growth. Be sure to make sure that the movement is parallel to the skin. Otherwise, unwanted bruises may appear. And the hairs may break off.
- If necessary, retry the procedureon the same skin area. Usually every "piece" has to be processed 2-4 times. If you feel that the compound has started to stick to your fingers, then you need to take the next portion.
- After finishing sugaring, wash off the remaining mixture with warm water.water. After the procedure, it is not recommended to take a hot bath or shower - let the skin calm down. You should also avoid sunbathing. At least 3-4 hours. Try to avoid physical activity on this day - heavy sweating can irritate the injured areas of the skin. After 4-5 days, you can do a soft peeling. Then you should do it once every three days.
Useful tips
- Oddly enough, the bathroom and sugaring are incompatible. The bathroom is too warm and stuffy. As a result, the composition starts to stick too much and stops performing its main function.
- If you use an electric stove to prepare the mixture, you should not turn it on too high a power - it will simply burn.
- This hair removal is best done on a fairlyshort hair. Otherwise, the procedure will turn into real torture. The maximum permissible length is five millimeters. If necessary, longer hair can simply be trimmed.
- Do not rush and skip steaming. This is a very important step. It does not take much time, and hair will be removed much more easily.
- During the depilation process, the skin may become oily. This should not be allowed. Dry it with a towel as needed. If this does not help, use talc.
- Try to stretch the skin as much as possible. Then the hairs will stick better, and the pain from manipulation will significantly decrease.
- Never refrigerate in a refrigerator. In this case, a crust forms on top, but inside it remains hot.
As you can see, Nefertiti and Cleopatra were not onlybeautiful, but also smart. Correctly performed sugaring is an almost ideal means for removing excess hair from the body. Moreover, this mixture can be used anywhere - both on the face and in the bikini area. And most importantly - this procedure is not at all difficult to do. You just need to practice a little. And then you are guaranteed perfectly smooth skin! We recommend reading:
