We’ve got some exciting news about sugaring this month. No, we’re not changing our technique—don’t worry, the waxing alternative you know and love is still just the way you like it at our salon in Philadelphia. And why wouldn’t it be? This method of hair removal has been around for thousands of years (since the time of Ancient Egypt, in fact).
That’s precisely the reason that this gentle, all-natural hair removal method just got a huge boost of recognition from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). We are so thrilled that sugaring’s body-friendly, cost-effective and all-natural benefits are getting some love from the medical community.
In the article, which was published in June, the authors note that sugaring carries a far less prevalent risk of skin trauma compared to methods like shaving or waxing. Often, we hear from our clients that have visited other Philadelphia waxing salons that they are in search of a more effective, less abrasive method. The JAMA article confirms that since the sugar paste used in this method adheres only to the shaft of the hair—not to the skin—it creates less risk of skin irritation and damage.
Additionally, the article’s authors make note of the fact that since sugar paste is water-based, it’s more effective at coating the follicle all the way down to the root, resulting in less breakage and, of course, longer periods of time between waxes. That means fuzz-free skin for weeks at a time and fewer ingrown hairs.
The article mentions other benefits of sugaring that shouldn’t go unnoticed. Sugaring is hypoallergenic and also has moisturizing benefits, which means not only does it remove unwanted hair and result in less irritation, but also leaves your skin itself more exfoliated, glowing and hydrated than before. With repeated sugaring sessions, you can look forward to smooth, supple and radiant skin. What could be sweeter?
The JAMA article concludes serenely by saying that “the beauty of sugaring lies in its simplicity.” We couldn’t agree more. Learn about sugaring and other services that we offer by heading over to http://www.greencitybeauty.com.
