What is the difference between sugaring wax and traditional waxing? The sugar paste doesn’t stick to your skin, but clings to each hair individually. This means that when the hair is removed from the root, it doesn’t bruise the skin and is often considered less painful than normal waxing. Also, because the sugaring wax is only slightly warm, there is less chance of skin redness. Also the paste is totally soluble in water, which means any sugary stickiness can easily be removed with water.