Homemade Sugar Wax To Remove Body Hair At Home

Waxing is known for being the best way to remove unwanted body hair. Hair that has been waxed tends to grow back slower than hair that has been shaved off. However, waxing can be slightly expensive.

People are starting to become aware of some of the chemicals that are applied to our skin and are searching for natural ways to carry out their daily beauty regimes. Sugar waxing is a great alternative to those who want to make an inexpensive and all-natural solution at home with ingredients that are found in almost any cabinet!

Ingredients

1/4 cup of water.
1/4 cup of lemon juice (freshly squeezed or store brought).
2 cups of sugar (white sugar is best to use so that you are able to properly tell when the mixture is done).
A large pot to put on the stove top.
A large glass jar with a lid. Do not use a plastic jar.
A candy thermometer (optional).
Waxing strips or strips from an old t-shirt cut up.
Popsicle sticks or plastic spatula.

Method

* Combine water, sugar, and lemon juice into a large pot and place it on the stove. Set the temperature to medium.

* Stir continuously, as in don't ever stop stirring. Sugar burns very easily and will result in the entire mixture being ruined. Make sure you are using a wooden or large metal spoon.

* Continue stirring until the mixture begins to bubble and boil. Reduce the heat to low at this time and do not stop stirring!

* Continue stirring until the mixture has reached a brown/auburn colour. If you used brown sugar and are unable to tell if the wax is ready, it would be best to insert a candy thermometer into the mixture. Once it reaches 260 degrees Fahrenheit, the wax is ready. The ideal mixture should be dark brown/dark auburn and very syrupy.

* Moving very quickly, pour the mixture into your glass jar. Be careful not to burn yourself.

* Set the jar aside and allow it to cool to room temperature. Using the wax before it is fully cooled can result in severe burns, so leave it for about an hour and then return to check it.

Applying the Wax

* Once the wax has cooled to a warm temperature, apply it to your skin using a plastic spatula or popsicle stick. Remember to apply the wax in the direction of your hair's growth.

* Place cut up strips of t-shirt or wax strips (if you own any) onto your skin and pat down. Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds.

* Gently pulling your skin tight with your other hand, pull the strip off your skin very quickly in the opposite direction of your hair's growth. If done correctly, you should see tiny hairs on the wax strip.

* Continue removing strips.