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Waxing vs Sugaring:

suzann schroepfer, Neighbor

Waxing vs Sugaring: 

Sugaring is by far the superior option.  So, ever wonder what is really in the melting pot? Sugaring is made up of all natural food-grade ingredients like sugar, lemon juice, water and sometimes essential oils. Most waxes are made primarily of resins and contain artificial fragrances, dyes, chemicals, and preservatives. Although you can be allergic to any given ingredient, whether natural or not, it’s more common typically for people to be allergic to artificial fragrances and ingredients like those found in waxes. Allergic reactions can make skin red, irritated, and break out into a rash.  Yikes!

Sweet, but not sticky. Sugaring paste is water soluble, meaning you can wash it off with plain old water. A very different story with wax that needs to be taken off with a special wax remover, baby oil or petroleum jelly.

Sugaring does not attach to live skin cells. Sugaring will only take away dead skin cells, unlike waxing which also removes live skin cells. If you’re skin is not already over-exfoliated (using glycolic, Retin A or peels) you don’t have to worry about the sugar accidentally removing skin.

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Waxing Vs Sugaring: The Technique

Sugar is never hot. Wax is applied warm, but sometimes it is overheated causing a skin burn and then you know what follows- scabs. Sugar paste is used lukewarm so there’s no chance of burning the skin. 

Less strain, less pain. Wax is applied with the direction of hair growth, but removed against the grain of hair growth. But the traditional sugaring technique using the paste is removed in the same direction hair grows, putting less strain on the skin- always a plus for the pain management department.  

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The Bottom Line

Perfect for all parts. Certain areas of the body are just more sensitive than others. The highest pain offenders are the upper lip, chest, bikini and genital areas. Sugaring comes in extra handy when ridding hair in these zones.  Oh and did we mention less chance of ingrown hairs?!  This is especially important around the bikini line.  Yeah!!!

At Allure Day Spa & Salon, in West Caldwell, NJ our technicians are trained using the Alexandria Professional line of Sugaring Hair Removal.  

Call us today to schedule your consultation and Get Sugared! 973.882.0011 or visit us at www.alluredayspaandsalon.com 

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