Ancient Egyptian Art of Body Sugaring

Body sugaring is a method for removing body hair that is a cheap, homemade alternative to waxing (or shaving). The theory behind body sugaring is that the hair is removed by the root, and when it grows back there will be less of it, and it will be softer and not stubbly as it is if a razor had been used.

Body sugaring is done by making a paste of sugar, water, and lemon juice that has been heated to the softball candy stage.
After you have let the paste cool enough so that it won't burn, you spread it on your skin, cover it with cotton strips of cloth, and then rip the cloth off like one does a bandaid. Most find sugaring less painful than waxing.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
¼ cup water

For detailed instructions on how to make your own solution go to:http://www.care2.com/greenliving/ancient-egyptian-body-sugaring.html

In the future you can reheat the mixture to a warm and not hot temperature (see above), and reuse. Note that reheating will thicken the paste.


Well, as you can see, body sugaring is way too cheaper and less painful than waxing and it gives a smoother effect than shaving with a razor.