![]() Once you feel that its sticking properly, quickly pull the stripes IN THE DIRECTION of hair growth. Place a cotton strip or store bought strip on it and press down gently to smoothen it. Spread the soft sugar wax in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION of hair growth. This is to remove excess moisture so that the wax will stick to the hairs well. Lightly dust baby powder or corn starch to the area you intend to wax. If it holds its shape and sinks to the bottom, it is done.īeginners or not, You may need to do this multiple times until you get the right consistency.ĭo not judge the right consistency only based on the change in colour. Once the mixture starts to thicken, take a teaspoon of it and drip it in to a bowl of water. If you have a candy thermometer, the temperature should be around 240-250 degrees to make soft wax.Ī candy thermometer only costs around 199/- and even less on sale. ![]() Now you can use the wax since it is mildly warm or store it for later use. Remember, the glass bowl/jar should be hot/warm or else it will crack or even shatter. Once the colour changes to that of honey, switch of the flame. ![]() Reduce the flame and stir it continuously. Place it on the stove on medium high heat and stir until it starts to boil. Mix sugar, honey and lemon juice in a pan. You also need a butter knife or a popsicle stick to spread the wax onto your skin.Ĭotton cloth cut into stripes or coffee filters. Lemon Juice/Apple cider vinegar – 1/4 cup (4 Tablespoon).Skip exfoliating the skin for the next 48 hours.ĭo not use lotions, creams, oils, deodorants, makeup or any other harsh products on the sugared area for next 2 days to avoid skin irritations.Īvoid hot showers and vigorous exercise for 24 hours. Rinse the area with plain water, apply aloe vera gel to soothe and hydrate the skin. If you are someone with PMS(Pre-menstrual syndrome), it is better to sugar wax after your period. Hair length should be at least 1/4 inch long.Įxfoliate the skin 2-3 days before waxing, But definitely not the day before, the day of or the day after sugar waxing.Ĭleanse the area of any residue (Makeup, creams/lotions/oil) before waxing for better hair removal. Permanent reduction in hair growth PRE-WAXING SKINCARE Less painful than store bought wax or salon waxing Little to no chances of skin irritation and allergies The hair will gradually become thinner as you continue to wax. It takes about 6-8 weeks for your hair to regrow. Note that hard wax is better suited for sensitive and private areas. You can even wax areas like bikini line, underarms and upper lips. Sugar wax is comparatively very gentle and less painful so it is suitable for sensitive skin types too. You can store this sugaring wax for a year or more. You do not want to apply this directly to highly sensitive areas like the bikini line. Homemade Sugaring Wax Recipe | Remove Hair Naturally At Home – This sugar wax recipe is completely natural and can be used for all skin and hair types.ĭo a patch test to check for any sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
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