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With the official start of summer right around the corner, it’s time to prepare your body for the heat and, of course, the fashion. No, I’m not just talking about getting into shape – I’m talking about hair removal. Since our summer wardrobes consist of bathing suits, tanks, skirts, shorts, and dresses, we have to get serious about getting rid of those pesky hairs on our legs, underarms, and bikini line.
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That’s why so many women turn to hair removal procedures to help them get the soft, smooth, and hairless skin they want. One of the most popular methods is sugaring. It's similar to waxing, except it uses a lukewarm paste made of sugar, water, and lemon juice instead of hot wax.
Women prefer sugaring over waxing because the paste sticks to the hairs, rather than latching on to the skin and causing pain. This results in less redness, pain, and inflammation – and, it’s natural ingredients reduce irritation and make for an easy clean up.
But, there’s a scary downside to sugaring that women should be aware of before they book their next appointment. Click the next slide to reveal what it is.
Though this procedure seems like the perfect, pain-free way to get rid of body hair, it still comes with the risk of ingrown hairs. It can lead to painful ingrown hairs that can sometimes become infected. To prevent these painful ingrown hairs, moisturize gently with natural oils after your appointment and soak the skin in water and dead sea salt.
