WHAT IS BODY SUGARING
​Body sugaring is most commonly compared to body waxing. However, there are several noticeable differences that affect the end result of the removal of the body hair.
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SUGARING
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All natural, vegan ingredients: water, sugar, lemon​
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Environmentally friendly: water soluble and biodegradable
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does not adhere to live skin cells (removes dead skin)
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sugar paste is bacteria resistant
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applied against hair growth and removed in the direction of the hair (results in less breakage, less ingrowns)
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applied at body temperature
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skin feels soft, clean and more comfortable
WAXING
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Contains beeswax, oils and rosins (potentially other harmful chemicals)​
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bad for the environment: cleaned with oils and harsh solvents (most hard waxes can't be broken down)
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adheres to all skin cells
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bacteria can breed in wax warmers
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applied in the direction of hair growth and removed against the grain (more likely to cause ingrowns, hair breakage)
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can burn skin if not allowed to cool enough before application
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skin can feel raw, uncomfortable and irritated
BEFORE GETTING SUGARED
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Ensure hair is a minimum of 1/4 inches long (length of a grain of rice)
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do not apply lotion, cream, oil or makeup to treatment area 24 hours prior to appointment
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do not exfoliate the day of your appointment
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exfoliate 2 days before your appointment
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do not use deodorant if getting underarms sugared
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drink lots of water the day of your appointment
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avoid coming in on, or around your menstrual cycle, as the skin tends to be more sensitive
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take an ibuprofen 30 minutes prior to your appointment to help with pain
AFTER GETTING SUGARED
​24 hours after treatment, please avoid the following:
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scented lotions, creams, oils or makeup to the treated area
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exfoliation (begin 48 hours after treatment)
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deodorant, exercising (sweating)
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saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms and hot yoga
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avoid swimming and direct sunlight, tanning beds and infrared lamps
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touching, scratching or rubbing the treated area
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sexual activities (bikini, bikini plus, brazilian)
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Two days post treatment, exfoliate in a circular motion. Use a loofah, scrub bar, shower mitt etc.
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follow up with moisturizer to ensure you're keeping ingrowns and any irritation to a minimum. Exfoliate 3x a week.
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DO NOT shave between appointments
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Rebook every 4-6 weeks for optimal hair removal results.
