How to cook shugaring at home

The word "shugaring" came into Russian from English. It is formed from the noun sugar, which translates as "sugar." Anyone who knows the essence of the procedure, the name is clear. A special paste, with which hair removal is done, is cooked on the basis of sugar. The recipe is reminiscent of making homemade lollipops, which many probably dabbled in as a child.

However, shugaring is not cooking, but an effective way to permanently get rid of unnecessary vegetation on the body. Almost painless (especially when compared with wax), quickly, without irritation (in contrast to the usual machine tool), efficiently and smoothly. Do you like these characteristics? Well, then it's time to get acquainted with the procedure closer, and at the same time learn how to cook the original sugar paste.

Sweet method with oriental roots

Shugaring came up with oriental women. Only their refined minds, constantly seeking perfection, used ordinary sugar for beauty. In general, Asian countries are used to paying great attention to female appearance. In the perfect creation of nature there should not be the slightest flaw, and even more so, such a clear sign of brutality, like hairs on the skin. Therefore, until now, in many eastern peoples, a girl with excess vegetation risks permanently being left without a husband and family.

It is necessary to get rid of hairs, but how? Many people know how fast they grow in the most inappropriate places (and on the head, on the contrary, usually at a snail's speed) and how difficult it is to remove them. There are many alternatives to shugaring:

1. The usual machine. It helps for a short time, causes irritation on the skin, damages it, which causes a risk of infection;
2. Waxing. There is no need to talk about her pain, it’s enough to recall how many films showed what torment a girl should make her legs smooth in this way;
3. Photoepilation, laser, etc. Firstly, it is very expensive (although as efficiently as possible), secondly, not everyone is shown, thirdly, such procedures are done only by a specialist.

Shugaring is a unique method. He alone painlessly and effectively cleanses the skin, while the result remains for a long time, and there are no complications. In addition, the procedure can be carried out at home, you only need to learn how to properly cook special paste.

Contraindications: maybe someone is not allowed?

Unfortunately, shugaring has its drawbacks. For some people, this type of hair removal is not only contraindicated, but can also cause significant harm to health:

1. If you have an allergy to sugar, and, especially, diabetes mellitus at any stage of development, the procedure should not be carried out;
2. If there are any injuries, wounds, irritations on the skin at the epilation site - all this makes shugaring impossible;
3. It is very dangerous to work with pasta where there are neoplasms, especially papillomas or moles. There is generally no reason to risk it, because damage to such structures can cause dangerous diseases;
4. Shugaring is not recommended for people who have diseases of the cardiovascular system, as well as varicose veins;
5. Finally, another strict contraindication is any skin disease, both infectious and allergic (various eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc.).

If you don’t have anything like this, you can safely proceed to the procedure. After its holding, the skin will become smooth, silky, without a single hair. And, best of all, it will remain so for a long time.

The secrets of cooking paste for shugaring

So, to prepare a super-remedy you will need:

• Normal clean water (2 tbsp. Tablespoons);
• Lemon juice (1 teaspoon, can be replaced with diluted citric acid);
• Sugar (main ingredient, 4 tbsp. Tablespoons).

In principle, your task: to cook a kind of caramel. We mix sugar and water, put on fire and stir until it is completely dissolved. At this stage, it is better not to add lemon juice, because the dissolution process will go slower due to acid. When the sugar has melted, add the lemon, cook until boiling. The liquid should boil for several minutes until it becomes a pleasant golden hue (usually about 10 minutes). A characteristic smell will appear: pleasant, caramel. Like homemade lollipops. Everything, it's time to remove the mixture from the fire. We set it to cool down and carefully monitor the temperature. As soon as you can touch the paste with your hands without danger of getting burned - it's time to use it.

Before shugaring, degrease the skin, ensuring maximum contact with the prepared substance. Before you start working with the paste, thoroughly moisten your hands with cold water. If you do not, the caramel will stick and nothing will work. We remind you that shugaring is carried out on skimmed skin sprinkled with talcum powder or ordinary baby powder.

Stretch the caramel, then fold it to the widow. Now stretch again and fold again. Do this until a substance resembling household putty is in your hands. The product is ready to use. We apply it on the skin against the growth of hairs, we press it well and abruptly tear it off, but now in the direction of their growth. Consistency is very important to remember! If you do the opposite, ingrown hairs may appear.

The paste is stored at room temperature for about 2-3 months. All that is needed is to warm it to the desired consistency in a water bath. In the absence of lemon juice, you can replace the same amount of fresh, flowing honey.

Shugaring is a modern alternative to many types of hair removal. It can be carried out at home without giving crazy money in salons. All that is required for this is quite a bit of time, a great desire and the simplest ingredients. We wish you to always be beautiful, attractive and confident!

Video: Shugaring paste