All about shugaring antennae

Increasingly, shugaring is used to overcome hairs growing above the upper lip. Today the procedure is in great demand. The safety and effectiveness of the method allows you not to contact specialists, but to remove it at home. Comparing with other types of vegetation control, the method is fast and reliable.

Women use the technique successfully. Men also consider facial shugaring as a suitable tactic to get rid of the problem, especially if there are bans on alternative hair removal options.

The main advantages of shugaring.

1. Low injury rate. The applied composition excludes skin damage. In the process, the upper dead layers of the epidermis are removed. The skin of the face is renewed, smoothness appears.
2. Allergies are unlikely. There are no extra additives in the cocktail prepared according to the classic recipe, and the included components rarely cause overreaction. It is necessary to apply a mixture for facial treatment.
3. High effect. Shugaring makes it possible to remove the finest hairs in structure. Even after three weeks, the skin is pleasantly smooth, which is a distinguishing feature in comparison with shaving accessories, tweezers and depilatory cream. Systematic sessions give new sprouting hair softness and slower growth.
4. Versatility. The proposed technique effectively removes overgrown vegetation, regardless of the structure, has a wonderful effect on all skin types, including the sensitive dermis.

Ease of use at home. Affordability offered by the craftsmen. Ease of self-mastering the technique and making pasta from the available components.

There are some disadvantages to consider.

1. When going to the clinic, patients will face high monetary costs (but they are worth it).
2. The time difference is significantly longer than, for example, waxing. Unlike using wax, shugaring will take much longer (three times).
3. It is quite difficult to control the temperature of the paste while heating it on its own. Each subsequent portion is checked for overheating before being applied to the dermis.

When deciding on the preferred method of getting rid of excess hair growth, they pay attention to the fact that the procedure, like the rest of the similar ones, has a list of prohibitions.

1. A predisposition to disorders of glucose levels (diabetes mellitus) is a disease that causes a drop in the body's protective properties, a decrease in skin tone. The use of shugaring can lead to microtrauma and inflammation.
2. Allergic reactions to some of the ingredients in the composition (honey, sugar).
3. Cracks, cuts or rashes on the skin. If there are any, it is better to postpone the procedure until complete recovery and elimination of the cause.
4. Prone to epileptic seizures. Painful shock can trigger the manifestation of epilepsy.

It is worth refusing to remove unnecessary facial hair if the skin is sunburned. Sugaring cannot be carried out after laser resurfacing or dry cleaning.

The set for working at home contains caramel and special skin care products. There are kits where manufacturers include consumables.

The list of the ready-made kit includes:

• caramel;
• consumables;
• talcum powder (finely dispersed);
• lotion that removes the remains of the paste;
• products that minimize irritation.

When choosing a commercial paste, the caramel should be of medium density. If necessary, combine it with bandage caramel.

At home, you can carry out shugaring of antennae with sugar pastes. It is possible to make them independently, which gives a good effect.

Caramel should be medium hard. However, if you previously resorted to frequent shaving of the antennae, the density of the paste should be chosen high. Caramel looks like a gooey mass. It is made from simple sugar that is heated and melted to a chocolate color.

To make it yourself, you will need:

• 7 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
• 20 ml of water;
• 20 ml lemon juice.

Granulated sugar is poured into a container with a thick bottom and liquid is added. After the sugar begins to melt over low heat, add lemon juice. Heating stops when the grains begin to caramelize; they are not brought to a boil.

Preparation takes an essential step. By observing simple points in the initial and final stages, you will be able to avoid discomfort and side effects. A day before the process, a cleansing scrub is applied to the face area. Make-up is removed shortly before the session to keep the surface clean and dry.

Before applying the paste, degrease is performed, treated with an antiseptic (solution of chlorhexidine, miramistin), then sprinkled with talcum powder or powder. It is important to protect your facial area from sunburn and tanning salons 48 hours before your scheduled appointment.

Antennae that have undergone preliminary steaming are easier to remove. A herbal compress is applied to the upper lip area.Using a napkin, dipping it into hot water or infusion, apply it to the affected area for 10 minutes.

The skin must be treated with an antiseptic, avoiding the risk of infection. Then it is sprinkled with talcum powder, which raises the hairs and facilitates the connection with the sticky mass.

The length of the vegetation should be taken into account during whisker shugaring. The optimal size is considered to be 5 mm (3-7 mm). Hair cut short will break off and create painful discomfort.

If the recommendations are followed, irritation will not occur. In order to avoid undesirable consequences, it is better to study the composition of the paste, the constituent components, determine the density and indicate the required technology.

Male antennae are normal and natural. But the vegetation on a woman's face, even a small one, causes great discomfort and complexes in a woman. Shugaring the antennae is a common and popular procedure today.

The procedure involves removing hair with a sugar paste, which is applied to the skin and removed along with the hair. There are several ways to remove hair with sugar paste.

For this technique, a specialist uses only a sugar mixture. It is applied to the skin and, with a sharp movement of the hands, is torn off with hairs.

The dense mixture should only be used in warm environments. In cool - you can use a medium density composition. For the paste to apply easily, it must be pliable and not sticky to your hands.

Stages of manual shugaring:

• the mass is heated to 40 ° C (for this, a water bath or microwave oven is used);
• it is necessary to form a ball from the mass with the help of hands;
• evenly distributing the paste with your fingers, it is worth applying it against the growth of hairs;
• then the "sticky" is removed with a sharp movement of the hands.

As a rule, one ball is enough to remove antennae above the upper lip.

For this procedure, use a special spatula. Spread the caramel over the upper lip in an even layer. You can use the spatula technique only if you have special skills. This method is not recommended for beginners.

This method is based on the use of bandages. They are paper or linen strips. They must be applied to sugar paste and smoothed against hair growth. When the bandage is dry, it is torn off.

The bandage technique is considered the most popular among craftsmen and beginners due to its simplicity.

If irritation does appear, then you can get rid of it only by knowing the nature and causes of the rash.

To get rid of redness of the skin, it is necessary to remove synthetics and exclude physical activity (causing profuse sweating), as well as any cosmetics.

It is necessary to treat the red area above the upper lip with a water-based antiseptic (chlorhexidine, miramistin) or products containing panthenol.

If hives develop, there is no need to treat them. It appears after depilation and disappears after a few hours. You can speed up the process of restoring the skin by applying a compress with ice or something cold.

Each organism is individual, and the appearance of red papules is a special reaction to hair removal or other mechanical damage. To restore the skin after the procedure, use tea tree oil or products containing panthenol.

The appearance of white pustules is caused by an allergy to the shugaring procedure or non-compliance with the recommendations. It is necessary to give up cosmetics and observe personal hygiene.

It is forbidden to squeeze out the pustules, otherwise redness will appear and a scar may remain. To eliminate rashes, use salicylic-zinc paste and masks made of white clay with zinc.

For the result to be pleasing after the procedure, it is necessary to properly care for the skin above the upper lip. You can calm it down with moisturizers, using them several times a day.

Also, antiseptics should be used as further care for the skin above the upper lip. The day after the procedure, you can treat your skin with a non-greasy moisturizer.

Not recommended:

• use cosmetics containing aggressive substances;
• visit the pool, sauna and bath (you can get an infection);
• engage in active sports, due to profuse sweating, due to which microorganisms multiply on the skin;
• insolate the skin.

2 days after the procedure, you must use a scrub. It is used twice a week to remove dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hairs. To begin with, apply a special lotion (removes the remains of sugar paste and talcum powder). Use sedatives if necessary.

On the Internet, you can find many reviews about shugaring antennae at home. Ladies note, first of all, the simplicity of the procedure, as well as its long-term effect.

Some women emphasize that the ingredients for hair removal with sugar paste are minimal, and any housewife always has them at hand. There is no point in spending money on going to expensive beauty salons.

However, there are those who were not satisfied with the procedure at home. In such reviews, it is mentioned that it is not always possible to do everything right the first time.

Also, some girls note that after shugaring, irritation appeared on the skin, therefore, during the procedure and subsequent care, it is advised to strictly follow all the advice of specialists, be sure to use creams and lotions, and observe the prescribed restrictions.

Recently, the antenna shugaring procedure has become very popular and has mostly positive reviews. This popularity is due to the minimal risk of undesirable consequences, efficiency, as well as ease of implementation on your own.

See the following video for the mistakes of beginners in home shugaring.