Sugar paste for depilation has been used since ancient times to remove unwanted hair from the skin. There is a belief that Cleopatra, the queen known for her beauty, used this product. If that’s true, we could call this type of depilation a royal treatment. In the following, we reveal whether the sugar paste is really worthy of the royal throne.
In addition to waxing, removing unwanted hair with sugar paste is one of the most common treatments in beauty salons. Sugar paste for depilation is suitable for all skin types and can be used on sensitive and intimate parts. Therefore, it is often used for removing hair from the face and body (including the upper lip, armpits, bikini area…).
However, unlike waxing, which can easily be performed at home, depilation with sugar paste is a more complicated method. It requires certain knowledge and skills to achieve effective results. Also, the technique itself takes more time, which is why this treatment in salons is usually available as a more luxurious variant of depilation.
How to Make Sugar Paste and What Are Its Advantages
Sugar Paste for Depilation is, as a rule, made from natural ingredients, without the addition of preservatives and artificial colours. It is a soft and smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky mixture, which is obtained from a blend of certain forms of sugar (sucrose, glucose, fructose…) and water. It can have additives such as lemon juice and herbal extracts or oils, which soothe, nourish, and hydrate the skin.
Also, sugar paste can be of a dense or thinner structure. So there are differences between strong (firmer) and soft (softer) variants. Both are suitable for depilation of all skin types, as well as for effectively removing hairs of different thicknesses and lengths. The main, essential difference between them is that they are used at different (room) temperatures. It is usually advised to use strong paste in the summer period and warmer working environment (at a temperature of 27 °C to 30 °C). It has a denser/firmer structure, so that it would not be too sticky for fingers during work at higher temperatures. Soft pastes are thinner and their use is recommended during colder, winter working conditions (at a temperature of 20 °C to 23 °C).
Spa Natural strong and Spa Natural soft sugar pastes allow easy removal of unwanted hairs from the skin, leaving the treated areas silky soft. They are suitable for all skin types. Can be used on sensitive skin, as well as for depilation of intimate zones. Thanks to their elastic texture, they are easily applied to the skin in a uniform layer, ensuring better adhesion, and thus easier removal of hair from the root.
Main Advantages of Sugar Paste
- Sugar paste is made from 100% natural ingredients. It has a much wider application compared to wax for depilation, which can contain certain allergens or ingredients that cause irritation in people with sensitive skin.
- Depilation with sugar paste does not require the use of heaters. The paste is also suitable for depilation of people who are not recommended treatments that heat the skin. E.g. people with varicose veins.
- The treatment is almost painless. The paste is easily applied to the skin using a spatula and even easier to remove, removing hairs from the root (without tearing and plucking).
- Depilation with sugar paste gives exceptionally good results when removing very short and thin hairs. After this treatment, the hair grows slower, so the effect of smooth skin lasts for several weeks.
- Sugar paste not only removes unwanted hair but also dead skin cells. This achieves the effect of mild scrubbing, and the treated area remains soft and gentle to the touch.
How to Use Sugar Paste for Depilation
Depilation with sugar paste is a professional treatment and it takes a lot of practice and patience to improve this technique. Below we shall list the basic steps of this depilation method.
For proper application and maximum level of hygiene, it is necessary to use gloves (preferably latex ones) and a (wooden) spatula. Depending on the type of product and the temperature in the room, it may be necessary to slightly heat the paste before use. For this purpose, you can, for example, put the container with the sugar paste in hot water.
First, it is necessary to take a small amount of paste from the container (you can scoop it with a spatula) and then shape a ball with your fingers, until the mixture becomes soft, elastic, and stretchable. You can use one “ball” multiple times, until it loses elasticity due to the accumulation of hairs.
Thus formed mixture is applied to a smaller area of the skin using a spatula, or fingers, in the opposite direction of hair growth. Then it is necessary to gently press the paste on the skin, to stick better, and then remove it. The sugar paste is removed by pulling the mixture from the skin with a quick, energetic movement, in the direction of hair growth. The procedure needs to be repeated in the same way on all skin surfaces from which you want to remove hairs. More or less, that is the whole process of depilation with sugar paste.
Although the procedure seems simple, in practice this can be significantly more complicated. Therefore, a lot of effort and practice is needed to master all the “little secrets of great masters” of depilation.
Sugar Paste in a Cartridge – an Innovative Solution
Recently, sugar paste in a cartridge has become available on our market, making the depilation process significantly simpler. How to use this innovative product, read in the text “Sugar paste in a cartridge – easy and fast depilation of all skin types”.
Additional Tips
Regardless of the method of removing unwanted hairs, the keys to the best results are quality products and proper preparation. The most effective results are achieved when the treatment is done on completely clean and dry skin.
Before body depilation, it is desirable to take a shower to remove all impurities and traces of sweat from the skin. Also, warm water will promote the opening of pores on the skin and thus facilitate the removal of hairs from the root. After showering, thoroughly dry your skin. Before depilation, you should not use body lotions and creams. They can leave a greasy layer on the skin, which makes it difficult to remove unwanted hairs.
Instead of a Conclusion
In the end, we are left to summarize everything and express our impressions of sugar paste for depilation. Mentioning the Egyptian queen Cleopatra with sugar paste is not just a marketing trick of numerous cosmetic houses, which call their products “Egyptian sugar paste for depilation”. This product really deserves the crown, for several reasons:
- It provides a sense of privilege. It is made from completely natural and carefully selected ingredients, often with the addition of nourishing oils of exotic plants, as if by some (secret) royal recipe.
- This is the least painful method of depilation, which also contributes to the royal feeling. Unwanted hairs are easily removed from the root, without a feeling of discomfort. Also, it’s not necessary to additionally heat the paste in the heater, so there is no fear of possible burns.
- It provides the most reliable and long-lasting effects of depilation. It is known that kings always demand top results, which this treatment enables. Sugar paste effectively and easily removes even small and thin hairs from the root, leaving the skin smooth and soft.
- The treatment itself is done in detail and without haste, leisurely. It lasts longer than waxing. So you will have more time to relax and “laze around”, just as queens enjoy beauty and care treatments.
Do you agree with us that depilation with sugar paste is a royal treatment? Write us your impressions in the comments.