Shugaring paste at home. Recipes for different zones, how to make sugar paste

One of the techniques that has been successfully used to get rid of unwanted hair is shugaring. It is used both in salons and at home using specially prepared paste. The modern method of hair removal has a minimum of contraindications, is effective and easy to use. There are several rules and recipes for a sugar mixture for sugaring.

What is shugaring

The name comes from the English sugar, which means sugar. It is he who is the main component in the manufacture of caramel products. The principle of effective technology consists in applying a viscous caramel composition to the epilated area, the sticky mass tightly envelops each individual hair, sticking tightly.

The mixture is kneaded, applied to the skin in the opposite direction of hair growth, kept for 15-20 seconds, and then abruptly breaks off. You can buy or make a paste for a cosmetic procedure. The history of the technique goes back many centuries; it is known that it was actively used in Ancient Egypt.

The method is characterized by high efficiency, smoothness can be maintained for up to 2-3 weeks. To use it at home, you need to know a few rules, choose the recipe for making a caramel mass that is optimal for your skin, develop clear movements, this will help reduce pain.

What areas of the skin can be used for the procedure

Caramel paste for shugaring at home is universal, it helps to effectively and safely perform an epilation session on any zones.

The method is applied:

• on the facial areas;
• in the bikini area;
• on the legs, arms;
• in the abdomen, armpits.

The hypoallergenic nature of the composition allows you to epilate a deep bikini without unpleasant consequences. Each zone has its own nuances in the preparation of the composition, the choice of ingredients and the density of the paste.

Advantages over other methods of hair removal

By its method, shugaring is similar to wax epilation, vegetation is also removed by the root, but there are significant differences between them.

Advantages of using sugar paste over other methods of hair removal:

• No side effects. Caramel mass recipes exclude the presence of harmful acids, corrosive substances that can cause irritation and allergies.
• Versatility. The technique can be used on any areas, and the high sensitivity of the skin, unlike many methods of epilation, is not a contraindication in shugaring.
• Minimal trauma... In the process, the skin is not injured, the likelihood of burns, cuts, scratches is excluded, so infections do not enter the body.
• Efficiency. When processing areas with paste, unwanted vegetation is removed completely and by the root. The procedure is possible with a hair length of 2-3 mm.
• Elimination of ingrowth problem... With proper treatment of areas with caramel mass, ingrown hairs after regular sessions are excluded.
• Peeling. Together with vegetation, the mixture removes the stratum corneum of the epidermis, after the sessions the skin is perfectly smooth.
• Ease of use. Pasta recipes are easy to prepare even at home. After the session, no additional products are required to remove sweet residues, the sugar composition is easily removed with warm water.
• Availability. Sugaring is an inexpensive procedure; there are ingredients for preparing the mixture in every home.

Gently enveloping each hair, the paste penetrates into the follicles, removing vegetation as efficiently as possible. The method cannot be called absolutely painless, but after the first procedure and on less sensitive areas, the discomfort gradually decreases.

Contraindications

Shugaring is a safe procedure, practically has no unpleasant consequences.

But there are a number of contraindications to conducting sessions in the salon or at home:

• diabetes mellitus in the decompensation stage;
• allergy to the components of the paste;
• acute and chronic skin pathologies;
• burns, including sunburn;
• infectious diseases in the acute stage;
• active herpes infection;
• tendency to thrombosis;
• epilepsy;
• varicose veins;
• benign and malignant neoplasms;
• carrying a child.

Cosmetologists do not recommend bikini hair removal procedure 2 days before and during menstruation. The sensitivity of the epidermis during this period is the highest, therefore the session will deliver increased painful sensations.

Tool texture

Cooked pasta for shugaring at home can be of different consistency. One or another density of the composition allows the procedure to be carried out as painlessly and effectively as possible on various areas of the body.

The composition can have the following texture:

1. Soft. This consistency of sugar mass is characterized by increased elasticity, delicate texture. The optimal application of the composition is in a warm form, after heating it slightly above body temperature. The soft texture allows you to effectively and comfortably remove fine, light, vellus hairs. The mixture of soft texture is suitable for epilation of legs, arms, deep bikini. In salons, this type of mass is used in bandage, manual (manual) equipment. There is also an ultra-soft paste that has a particularly delicate texture. Professionals offer treatment of sensitive areas, as well as hands, feet, facial hair removal to owners of light hair.
2. Medium hardness. The most versatile type of composition, which is more convenient to use in a simple manual (manual) technique. The texture is jelly-like, easy to apply and spread over the area with your hands. The paste effectively removes hairs of medium hardness on all areas - arms, legs, bikini area. Before use, the mass must be prepared: warm it up a little, and then knead it in your hands until the chewing gum is elastic.
3. Tough. Dense caramel is intended for epilation of especially sensitive areas where hard hairs grow. These are the zones of the bikini, armpits, "antennae" above the lip.

   

Due to its dense texture, the mixture copes with short hairs, removing them from the root. Before use, the composition requires preparation. The paste is kneaded for several minutes, heated in a wax melter or microwave oven. Dexterity is required in working with it, as it can quickly harden.

Rules for self-cooking mass

One of the advantages of sugaring is the fact that the paste for the session is easy to make at home from the most common ingredients.

There are several effective ways to prepare caramel mass.The natural ingredients of the composition allow you to gently remove vegetation from the root, keeping the result for at least 2 weeks, nourish the dermal layer with useful substances.

There are basic rules for making a cosmetic:

1. According to the selected recipe, you need to prepare the ingredients in the correct proportion.
2. Sugar - the main component of the mass, is poured with water, brought to a liquid state of caramel color.
3. It is advisable to add lemon juice or citric acid after the sugar is completely diluted to a syrup.
4. The mass is heated on fire, when the pleasant smell of candies has gone, quickly remove the mass from the fire.
5. The caramel should thicken, but it is important not to miss a moment and not allow the mass to solidify completely. Then it is ready for use.

The composition is prepared both immediately before the procedure itself, and for a reserve for several sessions. The mass is stored at room temperature for several months.

Lemon recipe

The classic homemade shugaring paste is made with the addition of natural lemon juice.

Initially, you need to prepare the ingredients:

• 0.5 kg of granulated sugar;
• 40 ml lemon juice;
• 50 ml of water.

Step by step cooking process:

1. The squeezed lemon juice must be filtered. All components are mixed, poured into a saucepan, pan with a ceramic or Teflon coating.
2. The mixture is heated gradually, at first for a few minutes over high heat, to bring the temperature up. Then the fire is reduced to the maximum, simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. In the process, it is imperative to stir so that the mass does not burn.
3. When the syrup starts to boil, it will change color to dark caramel, a sweet aroma of candy will appear, cover the dishes, and then cook for another 2 minutes.
4. After that, the mass is removed from the fire, without ceasing to stir vigorously, this increases its plasticity.
5. When the pasta is ready and cool, pour into a container with an airtight lid. Before subsequent sessions, the composition needs to be slightly warmed up.

With citric acid

The basic composition includes:

• granulated sugar - 6 tablespoons;
• citric acid - 1/2 tablespoon;
• water at room temperature 2 tbsp ..

Mass preparation:

1. Granulated sugar is mixed with water in a container, brought to a boil over low heat. Then turn off the stove and keep it for another 10 minutes.
2. When the syrup has become golden caramel, you can check its readiness by dripping a little cold water onto the mixture. If the liquid collects without spreading, the composition is ready.
3. When the caramel is ready, add citric acid to the mixture, stir thoroughly so that no grains remain. When the paste has cooled down, but does not set, you can start the epilation process.

Sugaring recipe with vinegar

If there is no citric acid, natural lemon juice in the arsenal, but there is vinegar, you can make a paste according to this recipe:

• granulated sugar 6 tablespoons;
• vinegar 6% 1 tablespoon;
• water 2 tbsp.

The composition usually contains 6% apple cider vinegar.

Application:

1. Mix all components.
2. Cook over low heat until boiling.
3. After boiling, cook for 10 minutes until tender, stirring constantly.

When the mixture has cooled, you can start shugaring.

Microwave shugaring

Cooking sweet mass in the microwave minimizes time.

It is necessary to take the ingredients in the proportion:

• 240 g sugar;
• 60 ml of strained lemon juice;
• 20 g of honey.

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients in a ceramic container.
2. Set the heating mode for 30 seconds.
3. Place the container in the microwave.
4. Mix after 30 seconds and repeat the algorithm.

Any basic recipe will do to make pasta this way. The cooking time depends on the power of the machine.

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With a decoction of medicinal plants

Healing herbs in the sugaring paste provide care during the procedure.

For making at home you will need:

• dry phyto-mixture: sage, chamomile, yarrow, rose petals, coltsfoot or plantain;
• water;
• 6 tbsp Sahara;
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice or acid.

Preparation:

1. We brew a decoction from a phyto-mixture and water in a ratio of 1 tsp. 250 ml of liquid. The broth is infused for 10-25 minutes.
2. Dilutes the finished broth with water in a 1: 2 ratio.
3. We mix the components, replacing the water in the classic recipe with a decoction of herbs.
4. Heat over a fire or in the microwave, stirring the mass.
5. When the mixture has acquired a golden caramel color, thickened enough, remove from heat, let it cool, then proceed to the procedure.

Essential Oil Recipe

Essential oils are antiseptic and prevent inflammation and irritation. Such a useful composition provides skin care during the procedure, it is most often used for shugaring in large areas.

Composition:

• 6 tbsp granulated sugar;
• 1/2 tbsp citric acid powder;
• 2 tbsp warm water;
• a couple of drops of mint, lemon, tangerine or tea tree essential oils.

How to cook:

1. Put the sugar-lemon mixture with water on the stove, gradually bring to a boil.
2. Then reduce the fire, simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add a couple of drops of essential oil to the finished mass, mix thoroughly and allow to cool.

This recipe is used on large areas of hair removal, but people with allergies should use the recipe with caution. It is recommended that you first make a test sample in an inconspicuous area.

Sugaring with glycerin

Glycerin has a softening effect, therefore such a paste for shugaring at home is used for epilation of especially sensitive areas.

For cooking you need to take:

• 2 cups granulated sugar;
• 1/4 cup of strained natural lemon juice;
• 1/4 cup water at room temperature
• 2 tbsp. l. glycerin.

Recipe:

1. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
2. After boiling the mass over low heat, foam forms. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.
3. Turn off the heat, close the lid tightly and leave for 10 minutes.

Cool, pour into an airtight container, and then start epilation.

Rules for self-sugaring

Shugaring at home is performed in stages:

1. Prepare the epilation area by cleaning and degreasing the area with lotion, drying and sprinkling with talcum powder.
2. Take a small amount of mass in your hands, roll the ball, and then actively knead it to the most plastic state.
3. When the caramel has become softer and has acquired a pearlescent hue, the paste is applied to the epilated area, stretching the mass against the growth of hairs.
4. In 25-20 seconds after application, with a sharp movement, tear off the mass along the hair growth. To reduce pain and remove the maximum number of hairs at a time, the skin in the treated area needs to be stretched slightly.
5. Excess sugar paste after processing can be removed with warm water.

In contact with the paste, the hands and skin at the treatment sites must be absolutely dry, any moisture can spoil the texture of the paste, which will interfere with the effectiveness of the session.

How to care for your skin after the procedure

It is necessary to follow the rules of care after a shugaring session:

• On the first day after the session, it is not recommended to use a deodorant, if necessary, replace it with talc.
• Immediately after the procedure, exclude intense physical activity.
• For the first 3 days, exclude trips to the sauna, bathhouse, pool.
• On day 2, perform a scrub to stimulate blood circulation and lymph drainage. Repeat the exfoliation once a week to prevent ingrowth problems.
• Wipe the epilated areas with lotion, lubricate with a cream that slows down hair growth.
• Moisturize the skin without letting it dry out. You can use cosmetic cream, medicinal decoctions of chamomile, celandine, sage, oak bark.
• If the zones turn red after the session, irritation appears, treat them with an antiseptic ointment or panthenol-containing preparations.

How to store the paste

The shelf life of ready-made professional pastes, subject to the rules, is 2 years. Self-prepared mass can be stored for several months.

It is important to observe three criteria:

• the temperature should exceed 25 degrees;
• humidity not more than 75%;
• container tightness.

In order to avoid deformation of the mixture, it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight.

Is it possible to save a frozen mass

If the shugaring paste is frozen, there is no need to rush to throw it away. At home, the mixture is easily "revived". It is enough to put the sugar mixture in a water bath or in the microwave, add 1 tbsp. water and melt.

A sticky mixture often hardens during preparation if not stirred well. The golden rule of any sugar hair remover recipe is not to overcook it rather than overcooking it.

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