Sugaring is done with a mixture of water, lemon juice, and sugar. It actually has been done since ancient times in the Middle East and Egypt. You can make the mixture yourself if you like (much cheaper) or you can get it done professionally. It works much the same way as waxing except that it is said to cause less irritation and to be less painful to skin because the sugar only sticks to the hair, not the skin. When you start out, your hair is established, but after consistently sugaring every 4-6 weeks, the hair becomes softer and more sparse. Many women use sugaring to remove hair from the leg, upper lip, under arm, and bikini area. Although you can use it just about anywhere. Hope this helps!