How to prepare for shugaring?

Shugaring is a popular procedure for getting rid of unwanted hairs. Despite its relevance, it is still surrounded by many myths. We tell the secrets of professionals from proper preparation to care after the procedure for optimal results.

Sugaring is a sugar depilation, a cosmetic procedure for removing unwanted hair and a fluff on the body using a thick caramel mixture, at the same time it is a type of epilation, since the hair is removed from the root. It contains lemon juice and various essential oils to soften the skin. The effectiveness of the operation is quite long - subsequently the hairs grow back more slowly, become thinner and weaker.

Shugaring as a type of hair removal has a number of positive aspects. It can be done in a beauty salon or at home on your own. Sugar depilation eliminates any allergic reaction of the body to the components of the mixture, since they are natural (sugar, lemon juice, essential oils). The very method of getting rid of unwanted vegetation is considered natural, it even helps get rid of vellus hair, which is the most difficult to remove. The procedure is less painful than waxing or using an epilator. Provides a long-term positive effect, does not injure the skin, retains moisture in it, makes the surface well-groomed and soft.

The shugaring procedure has practically no contraindications. The main condition for its implementation is the absence of abrasions, cracks, abscesses, cuts, acne, and foci of irritation on the skin in the treated area.You should not try shugaring for pregnant women for the first time if they have previously used another epilation option. During pregnancy, the female body becomes more sensitive to various manipulations on the body, respectively, there is a risk of provoking undesirable consequences for the expectant mother and child.

When carrying out shugaring on a certain part of the body, the preparatory measures have their own nuances, but there are a number of general rules that must be followed in order to properly prepare the areas to be epilated.

• 7-10 days before the manipulations, you need to give up any type of hair removal and depilation.
• The desired length of hairs in the treatment area is 4-5 mm. In this case, pain sensations are significantly reduced, the session is more comfortable and successful. If the hair is longer than 8 mm, shugaring is not performed. In order for the hairs to be of a suitable size before the procedure, cosmetologists advise to shave off unnecessary vegetation in advance, wait for the ideal length, and then conduct a session.
• Before the procedure, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin. For this purpose, you can use a special cosmetic lotion - it soothes and at the same time cleans the surface of the epidermis from secretions of fat and sweat. It is very useful to use a soft scrub with a light texture, which effectively removes makeup residues, grease, and dead skin particles.
• The next stage - you need to degrease the skin in the epilation area as much as possible so that the sugar mixture fits better on the skin surface. The positive effect of the procedure directly depends on this.
• Moisturizing the skin before the session is imperative to avoid subsequent flaking and irritation. Moisturize the desired area 1-2 weeks before epilation. You can use ready-made cosmetics or homemade formulations. A self-made moisturizer may contain water, lecithin, glycerin, castor oil, aloe juice, and a few drops of propolis. Soak the lecithin in hot water (4 tablespoons), wait until it swells, stir well, then add all the other components in turn. Beat until thick, jelly-like mass. Apply in a thick layer on the skin in the area of ​​future epilation 2 times a day.
• Be sure to practice good hygiene before visiting a beautician. It is best to take a warm shower, carefully treat the areas that will be epilated with a soft washcloth.
• Prepare for sugar epilation mentally and mentally. There is no need to think about the painful and unpleasant moments of the procedure. Better imagine its result - clean, smooth, silky skin without a single hair on the body. In case of severe anxiety or psychological stress, take mild sedatives (Valerian, Motherwort tablets, Glycine). Tempalgin, Ketonal, Pentalgin will help reduce pain.
• Feel free to expose your body parts to the beautician. He has nothing to do with your figure and physique. He will simply do his job, and you will get the desired positive result.
• If shugaring is carried out at home, you can steam the skin a little in the treatment areas. This will open the pores, making it easier to remove the hairs, and significantly lowering the pain threshold.

Before the shugaring procedure, it is not recommended:

• actively sunbathe, visit a solarium, use a special tanning cream, carry out a chocolate wrap - all this can contribute to the formation of foci of inflammation, abrasions, skin breaks during shugaring;
• apply a fat cream, ointment to the body or its individual areas, since the skin becomes more slippery, which significantly impairs the adhesion of the sugar mixture to the skin surface, and this reduces the effectiveness of the procedure;
• to engage in active physical work, visit a bathhouse or sauna, play sports - all this activates the work of the sweat glands, as a result of which the contact of the skin and the sugar mixture is reduced;
• violate the integrity of the skin in the treatment area - in the shower, use only a soft washcloth, exclude any scratches or cuts.

For the procedure to be successful, treat the skin with a gentle scrub - table salt and fat sour cream (cream), instead of salt, you can use ground coffee, sugar. Thus all dead skin particles will come off, the face will become clean, the remnants of cosmetics and fat will be removed.

When preparing the bikini area for shugaring, you need to take into account some points that will help reduce the painful sensations of the procedure.

• The optimal time for a session is between 13 and 15 hours. During this period of time, the body is less susceptible to pain.
• Take an anesthetic 1 hour before the start of the session, since the epilation of this area is very painful.
• The position during the procedure should be comfortable in order to remove all unnecessary hairs the first time.
• The presence of menstruation does not affect the procedure at home. If you plan to sugaring in the salon, check with the master in advance if he carries out processing on critical days.
• The first procedure for the bikini area requires more preparation than the subsequent ones. For several days, you need to carefully treat the treated area with a soft scrub, and massage.

On the day of your visit to the beauty salon, wear light cotton underwear that will not irritate the treated skin. The duration of the session depends on the skill of the beautician, his experience and professionalism. And also from the correct and high-quality preparation of the skin for hair removal.

In the underarm area, the skin is very thin and delicate. Accordingly, it must be treated with very delicate gentle cosmetics. It is not recommended to use a scrub in this area in order to avoid the appearance of microtraumas of the skin. To avoid sweating in the armpits, disinfect the skin with any cosmetic product that removes oil, then treat the area with talcum powder or enzyme powder. In this case, the risk of irritation and damage to delicate skin is significantly reduced.

After the shugaring procedure, it is better to wear clothes made of natural cotton fabric for some time. Cotton is very light, breathable and reliably covers the treated areas. Clothing made of synthetics, rough fabrics will definitely lead to irritation and damage to the integrity of the skin. Always wear cotton underwear for a while after epilating your bikini area. In winter, you do not need to wear tights or nylon stockings for the procedure and after it. It is better to give preference to fleece trousers. The fleece itself is very soft and delicate to avoid irritation.

In order to maintain hygiene, as well as if your feet are cold, you can wear cotton light socks for the procedure. This will make you more comfortable and comfortable. If you carry out sugaring at home, take care of the sanitization of the place where the session will take place. Purchase in advance everything you need for epilation, arrange the space in such a way that it is comfortable, and nothing distracts from the epilation process. Disinfect the epilation area. Any antiseptic is suitable for this.Always wear disposable sterile gloves on your hands, use a disposable sheet or napkin.

Proper preparation for the shugaring procedure includes full hydration of the skin., repeated use of gentle scrubs, checking the skin for injured areas (irritation, rash, cracks, pimples). As well as observance of hygiene, degreasing of processing areas with sugar mixture.