Q&A for How to Use Body Sugaring Paste

Sugaring removes the hair from the root each time. Over time, this makes the hair much finer and sparser. Some people have seen great results after only 2 treatments. Sugaring will provide the best results if maintained every 6 weeks or so.

In order to make your own sugar paste at home, you'll need sugar, lemon juice, and water. Those are the only ingredients to make sugar wax. It contains no chemicals or resin and needs less heat than traditional wax.

You will have to check the color of the sugaring wax. If it's dark amber or a light brown, then the wax is ready. If it's lighter than that, than heat it for a few more moments until it has a darker color. Also, check the consistency of the wax; it shouldn't be gooey.

You can store it in the fridge and use it again, but you will have to reheat it, then let it cool to room temperature again before using it.

Try a steam bath. Boil water in a much larger pot with a lid. Place the pan with the hardened "wax" in the steam, with the lid on the larger pan, for a few seconds at a time until it softens enough to stir. Add hot water a tiny bit at a time to get the consistency you need.

Just add a few drops of food coloring.

Yes, but tweezing them might be more effective.

Hair removal typically lasts about a month before growing back.

Try cooking it more to see if that helps. If that doesn't work, you may need to add more sugar.

Yes. Just make sure you don't apply too much paste or irritation may occur.

You can put on a pair of gloves. The paste usually comes off when you give your hands a good wash.

Try heating up the sugar mixture longer, so it solidifies more effectively.

Use this two to three times a week, or only once a week if your skin is sensitive. Be careful, because too much can irritate your skin.

You can just use your hands: grab one side of the sugar and flick your wrist downward to remove.

Guar gum is optional, so you can leave it out and the sugar wax will still be effective.

Yes, it works just as well as (and is similar to) waxing, so it should work if you do it right.

Yes, sugaring is similar to waxing, so it should work if you do the process right.

I heat mine in a steam bath and simply leave the bowl/pan in the larger (steaming) pan while applying; it keeps it from going hard too fast. I'm thinking of getting a wax warmer, though, as this would probably be the best method.

No, as the acidity is an essential part in the mixture. The sugaring process won't work without it.

No, an acid is an essential part. You can substitute it for vinegar or lime juice, however.

if it is overcooked, throw it away but if it has just completely cooled down, then rewarm it.