Shugaring is an effective method of removing unwanted hairs. It is based on the use of paste. Its main components are sugar and water. But in some cases, a recipe with citric acid is used to make a sludge paste.
Advantages of shugaring with pasta with citric acid
The recipe for slush pasta with citric acid has many advantages. Thanks to the ingredient, the composition acquires elasticity and retains the necessary consistency for a long time. In this case, it is absolutely:
- hypoallergenic - when making pastes, dyes, perfumed fragrances and preservatives are not used, it can be safely used even by those who have an allergy to cosmetic products;
- easy-to-use - in comparison with wax, pasta for homemade shugaring, prepared with a recipe using citric acid, is quickly and easily washed off with water;
- soft - such a composition fits well on the skin and perfectly grasps hairs that the follicles are not injured, which is why, after the procedure, ingrown hairs do not appear and there is no strong or prolonged irritation .
In addition, citric acid brightens the hairs. If very small hairs are not removed, then they will lighten significantly and will not be noticeable on the skin.
How to make a slip pasta with citric acid?
To make your own shugaring at home, prepare the pasta with a recipe with citric acid. Do not replace it with lemon juice, because it has a higher level of acidity.
Prescription means
Ingredients:
- sugar - 4 tablespoons;
- water - 2 cl.
- citric acid powder - 1 tsp.
Preparation
Fill the sugar with water in an enameled container and put it on the slowest fire. Stir the mixture continuously. When you see that the sugar has completely dissolved, add citric acid and heat the resulting mass, continuing to stir it.
Before using this paste, you need to take it and knead it well and stretch it to get a viscous consistency. The composition for lemon slurping with citric acid, made according to this recipe, can be placed in a microwave, if it is very hard. Literally after 30 seconds it will become more elastic.