2. Sugar
Apparently, sugar is the go-to ingredient for removing unwanted facial and body hair for ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra, as per Dermascope. Her methods were similar to how waxing is done today. Except, since sugar is natural, it’s more compatible for those with sensitive skin.
To prepare the sugaring paste, mix at least 10 tablespoons of sugar with half a cup of lemon juice and two tablespoons of water. Put the mixture in a saucepan. Stir until it melts and comes to a boil. Keep on low heat for 10 minutes. Continue stirring until the mixture appears smooth. It should be transparent with some bubbles and will gradually turn golden brown in color.
Let it cool down. Once the mixture is thick in consistency, you can slather it on your skin with a spatula, but make sure to follow the direction of the hair growth. Pat down a strip of cotton fabric or thin cloth over the paste and let it stick. If the sugar isn’t sticking, it means that it wasn’t properly mixed and cooked.
When the fabric or cloth is glued securely, pull the edges quickly against the hair growth’s direction. Test the sugaring method on small areas first, especially if you have sensitive skin.
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