Sugaring is a very natural and safe way to replace waxing. The sugaring paste is composed of sugar, lemon, and water. It looks like this…

Each ingredient serves a purpose: sugar functions as an adhesive that holds onto hair and pulls it out by its roots, lemon juice discourages crystallization with antiseptic properties, and water allows for the appropriate textural consistency during application. In contrast to waxing which may irritate the skin, sugaring is appropriate for various kinds of skin, especially for sensitive skin.

While sugaring is generally gentle, potential side effects include redness, irritation, ingrown hairs, allergic reactions, and infections if proper sanitation practices aren’t followed.

Redness is typically temporary, and cold compresses or hydrocortisone cream can help alleviate irritation. Proper exfoliation can reduce the risk of ingrown hairs. However, it’s essential to avoid sun, sauna, sweat, etc for a few days post-sugaring to allow the skin to heal.

Traditional waxing is a little cheaper than in-salon sugaring treatments. The price is also dependent on which body part you want to target with the sugaring method.

For instance, facial sugar is roughly around $15 while full-leg sugar is about $100! In order to retain results, you should make a follow-up appointment every four to six weeks depending on your hair growth.

The good news is that you can make sugaring paste at home. To prepare the paste, bring 2 cups of sugar, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan. After cooling for 20 minutes, pour the mixture into a glass jar.

When using the paste to remove unwanted hair, ensure the hair is no longer than a quarter-inch, as trimming promotes root removal and reduces discomfort. Apply the paste in small, uniform sections, working in the direction of hair growth. Holding the skin taut during removal ensures thorough root-to-tip hair extraction, resulting in smooth, hair-free skin! Enjoy!

Most of us countdown the minutes until our workday is over. But that may not be the case for everyone. Few do quite the opposite when it comes to mundane work. Daryl Holmes, a former disability sector worker, is one of them. This 72-year-old loves working so much that he couldn’t bear his retirement for more than one day and joined a new job the next day.

72-year-old Daryl Holmes had to undergo his scheduled retirement. After lasting one whole day, the boredom of being retired became too much for him. So, he applied for a new job at Newcastle’s Wallsend McDonald’s, and his enthusiasm promptly landed him the gig. Now, this elderly man is loved by his customers and colleagues and has become a local legend. Wallsend McDonald’s has hired Daryl as a customer experience leader. His job description includes greeting customers as they walk into the joint, helping them at the self-serve kiosk, and handling table services for hungry diners. Daryl also does a sideline job at Macca’s at the time of the yearly promotion as a cosplay actor in the costume of the Monopoly guy.

Daryl Holmes is now one of the oldest employees in the entire McDonald’s chain. In Wallsend McDonald’s, he often imparts his life experiences and wisdom to his far younger coworkers. Like a loving grandfather, he talks to them about the importance of enjoying their work. He also advises them to have someone to talk to during tough times. According to Cruise Monaghan, the operations consultant of Wallsend McDonald’s, having Daryl at the diner has changed the professional atmosphere into a hearty and welcoming one, as he checks on the customers, asks them how their day has been, and makes sure everything’s fine. With these positive experiences, Daryl now encourages his fellow seniors to come out of retirement and do something for society and themselves.