Similar to waxing, sugaring removes body hair by quickly pulling the hair from the root. The name for this method comes from the paste itself, which consists of lemon, water, and sugar. The ingredients are all heated together until it reaches a candy-like consistency. Once it cools it's applied directly to the skin.

What is getting sugared?

Sugaring is a hair removal technique that uses an all-natural paste to pull off body hair. The paste consists of only three ingredients: lemon, sugar, and water. That's it! There are no additives or cloth strips involved, making it a natural alternative and more environmentally conscious alternative to traditional wax.

Does getting sugared hurt?

Let's get one thing straight: Sugaring doesn't not hurt. That said, many people do find it less painful than waxing. "Sugaring does not stick to live skin cells—only to the hair and dead skin cells—which means less irritation and discomfort," says Accardo.