A 100% natural method, sugar hair removal has been used for more than 9,000 years before our era! Also known as " oriental wax ", it was very popular with women subject to Pharaoh, as proven hieroglyphs.
More and more popular, it is easy to find a beautician offering this service. Otherwise, it is even possible to concoct one's own sugar wax, also called "caramel".
Sugar hair removal: what are the benefits?
The main advantage of sugar waxing is its natural composition, which contains neither resin nor chemicals.
As it is warm, it does not burn the skin and is easily removed with water, for example with a hot, damp towel. No more long battles to remove sticky and sticky wax on skin and clothes.
Very hygienic, it reduces the risk of development of bacteria. Spatula or strips of cotton are not needed for use and sugar wax can be used on varicose veins, varicose veins or even areas prone to eczema .
Sugar hair removal is painless and respects hair growth. In fact, the wax is applied in the direction of the hair, then it is removed with a dry blow in the opposite direction. The must ? It reduces even ingrown hairs, this scourge!
The wax can be used on fairly short hairs and promises between four weeks and two months of tranquility. The hairs grow thinner and fewer.
In addition, sugar has antiseptic properties and helps with healing. As for the lemon , it purifies while the honey softens. The sugar wax also has an exfoliating action and leaves the skin very soft.
How to make your homemade sugar wax?
To make your own oriental wax , here is the procedure to follow.
- In a saucepan, mix the equivalent of two glasses of powdered sugar (50 grams), half a glass of water, the juice of half a lemon and two tablespoons of honey.
- It is heated on low heat until a homogeneous paste of golden color is obtained.
- With the fingers, we check the texture. If it's thick and supple, our sugar wax is ready. It can then be poured on a flat surface to allow it to cool.
- Once warm, knead a medium-sized ball, which is spread in small strips on the skin with the hand in the direction of the hair.
- It is removed with a dry gesture in the opposite direction.
The advantage of caramel is that it can be kept for two months in the fridge, in an airtight container. All you have to do is heat it up in a bain-marie or in the microwave and it's gone again for a session of sugar depilation.
