No more pulling! Alternatives to waxing

The current standards of beauty require women, and more and more men, to periodically go a kind of ritual sacrifice: hair removal. To make it less bloody, new ways to remove hair appear every day that are not always free of side effects. Not all skins tolerate any method.

The depilatory creams They can cause irritation and allergies, especially in sensitive areas such as the groin and pubis.

He laserIn addition to being expensive and not always definitive, it can lead to burns and stains.

The blades they wear out quickly and can cut and irritate.

The hot waxesIn addition to burns, they can cause venous problems.

And the cold wax bands They can even tear off the most superficial layer of very sensitive skin.

Alternatives to waxing

Fortunately they exist natural options just as effective and kinderSome have been used for centuries.

A sugar “wax”

The more traditional method, which in the East is known as halawa and has been reborn internationally under the name of sugaringconsists of applying a sugar paste and lemon juicewithout any synthetic chemical component.

It seems to have its origin in the custom imposed by Islamic norms of regularly shaving armpits and intimate areas. The paste is applied in a similar way to hot wax, but is less painfulcauses fewer infections and is easier to clean.

It is suitable for all body regions and for both men and women. On dry skin or lightly powdered with talc, a little paste is smeared and covered with a strip of cloth, squeezed and pulled against the direction of hair growth. It can also be done without the fabric. The remains are washed off with water and then the skin is hydrated. The strips can be washed and reused.

Prepare your “sugar” at home

Dissolve two cups of sugar in the juice of one lemon over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. As soon as it boils, lower the heat and allow it to thicken and brown gently. Remove it and let it cool before applying.

Threading: the Indian thread technique

The depilation with cotton thread ecological (threading) is also a millennial methodfrom India and the Middle East, where it was used to beautify the face of brides before the wedding.

Is simple: a thread is taken, rolled with a specific technique and both the hair and its roots are caught without pulling. It requires learning and some fluency, but it is being offered in more and more beauty centers. It is usually used to remove facial hair, especially eyebrows, lips, chin and forehead.

It is less painful than traditional methods and applied by expert hands, the session can only last ten minutes.

waxing with gloves

Less known is hair removal with silicon microcrystal glove. A mitten or similar is passed circularly over the skin to perform a gentle exfoliation that removes dead cells and also short hair.

It is a painless method gradually thins hair. You just have to avoid applying too much force so as not to irritate the skin. It should not be used on wet skin either. On the other hand, the glove is not eternal: it wears out with use.

With a blade and without suffering

Finally, those people who do not want to suffer and do not give up the traditional razor, can resort to shaving creams and foams made with natural ingredients.