Sugaring: An Ancient Method of Hair Removal

March 2001 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Dania Tannir, Barry Leshin

TLDR Sugaring is an old, affordable, and practical hair removal method.

The document reviewed the ancient method of hair removal known as sugaring. It aimed to describe the technique, which involves preparing the skin and applying a sugar-based paste. The results indicated that sugaring effectively achieved hairless and exfoliated skin. The conclusion was that sugaring was a cost-effective and practical method of hair removal, which had not been previously reported in the medical literature.

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