| Although long-awaited (especially when you live in Maine, as I do), summer brings with it its own seasonal beauty challenges, such as:
1. Exposed bikini lines;
2. Bare, white legs;
3. Open-toed sandals and look-at-me feet;
4. Drips of perspiration;
5. Increased sun exposure;
6. Frizzy hair;
7. Melting make-up;
8. Unsightly insect bites.
And the list goes on…
So, to help us enjoy all the advantages of summer without forsaking our looks, we'll examine each of these potential challenges over the next few weeks and see how to overcome them naturally. First off:
Exposed Bikini Lines.
Yikes! If you tried on a bikini or high-cut swimsuit recently, you may have noticed that your bikini area needs some extra TLC, now that it is going to be on public display.
While there are several ways to accomplish this, such as trimming, shaving, waxing, laser and electrolysis, there is a great method that can be done in the comfort of your own home, using natural ingredients and with "relatively" little discomfort.
It's called Sugaring.
If you are not familiar with this hair removal method, it dates back to ancient Egyptian times and, as the name suggests, consists of using a sugar paste to remove hair from the follicle. The basic paste is made from sugar, lemon juice and water and can be enhanced with essential oils to further soothe the skin.
I should mention that if you are new to bikini line hair removal, you will probably rate your (dis)comfort level on a par with waxing. However, the upside is subsequent hair re-growth is slower, a lot less painful and easier to remove.
You can also take a little jar of the paste with you on your travels and have it on hand to remain hair-free, especially when you need to tame any wild chin hairs or keep your upper lip mustache-free!
Benefits of Sugaring:
• All natural ingredients;
• Sugar paste does not adhere to the skin, only to the hair, so there is little, if any, skin irritation;
• Rinses away with water, so you don't have to worry if you put the paste in the wrong place or need to remove any residue;
• Removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface;
• Re-growth becomes sparse and thinner with repeated use;
• Gently removes hair from the root;
• Does not break the hair at the surface;
• No chemical odor;
• Environmentally-friendly.
Although you can make your own sugar paste, there are several professional sugaring products on the market - for both men and women - that will save you a lot of time and effort. And the added bonus is that they are certified organic.
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