Sugaring (epilation)

During the process, a sugaring substrate sticks to and essentially removes hair without attaching to the skin, making it far less painful than waxing.

For this reason, sugaring is generally preferred over waxing when it comes to removing hair from larger areas of skin.

The majority of store-bought products contain wax, while homemade pastes often utilize sugar and other natural ingredients.

This includes professional and retail versions, which may contain guar gum for texture or essential oils to condition skin.

In contrast to traditional waxing, any sugaring paste residue left can be washed off with water.