sugaring vs waxing
Sugaring Vs. Waxing
Many women are now opting for sugaring as against waxing because of the beautiful after-effects that have never been experienced upon waxing. However, the benefits of waxing have not completely been ruled out yet. Presented here is a comprehensive view of sugaring vs. waxing, to help you decide which one is a better choice for you.
Sugaring | Waxing | |
Ingredients | Sugaring uses natural ingredients such as sugar, water, lemon juice, and essential oils. | Waxing ingredients are mostly artificial, that include resins, fragrances, chemicals, preservatives, and dyes. |
Effect: This makes you less susceptible to allergies and skin sensitivity, particularly in tender areas of the body. | Effect: Use of artificial ingredients makes you more susceptible to the development of allergies and the like. | |
Temperature | During application, the sugaring paste can be used when it is lukewarm. | The wax has to be substantially hot in order for it to be effective. |
Effect: Sugaring does not cause severe/painful burns. | Effect: Waxing is likely to cause burns and can be very harsh on the skin. | |
Application & Removal Technique |
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Effect: Sugaring is less painful, solves the problem of ingrown hair, and prevents the development of bumps after the process. Hair growth is finer with each process. | Effect: Removal of live skin cells means your skin may be stripped off you (in rare cases) if it is too sensitive. Your skin is prone to the development of ingrown hair and bumps after the process. | |
Hygiene | Since sugaring contains natural ingredients, it is hard for bacteria to survive in the sugar paste. It is also easy to clean off with plain water in case of spillage as it does not harden. | In wax, it is easy for bacteria to survive because of the number of artificial ingredients used. It is also difficult to clean up as it hardens quickly. |
Effect: Your body is less susceptible to infections and post-hair-removal allergies. | Effect: Since it is easy for bacteria to survive in wax, it is likely to cause more harm to the skin. | |
Other Parameters |
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Effect: If you have been shaving, sugaring may not be very effective for you. On the other hand, with sugaring, you are cleaner for longer, and in emergencies, sugaring is the perfect option for you. | Effect: You have to wait till your hair grows back to a suitable length to get waxed. |