To get your skin waxed at a salon can be costly! Alternatively you can make sugar wax at home with 3 simple ingredients and can do your waxing at home. All you need for this is granulated white sugar, lemon juice, and water. Sugar wax is also causes less pain than usual hot wax because it does not remove the hair follicle. This makes it a good option for sensitive skin type.
Sugar wax is actually an all natural waxing solution that has been used for many years removing unwanted hair from various body parts with a very nice and clean finish removing hair from their roots making hair growth slower and thinner. Other benefits of sugar waxing are the exfoliating and hydrating results, which are not normally created after waxing or shaving. Since shaving can cause ingrown hairs in coarser hair types, whereas sugaring softens the hair follicle, which eventually reduces hair growth. According to Gallo, the results axing of sugar waxing can last up to 28 days and the advantage is that the sugar waxing can be done with ingredients you mostly have in your home already.
Types of homemade wax
There are many different types of waxes used for body waxing. Most of the wax ingredients can be purchased from grocery stores, special salon stores or online.
Hard wax
Hard wax is good for small and sensitive areas of body upper lips, eye brows and bikini line areas. The major ingredients of hard wax are beeswax and rosin. Other beneficial ingredients include added oils and vitamins. Hard wax does not require removal strips.
You can make your own hard wax by purchasing beeswax and rosin. The ratio of mixing is usually four parts rosin to one part beeswax. A small amount of olive or coconut oil can also be added.
Hard wax can be melted for 15 to 20 minutes on warmer. After melting, it is kept warm for further use
Soft wax
Soft wax is best for large areas, such as legs, arms, and other non sensitive body parts. Wax strips or cloths are required to remove sot wax. It includes ingredients that are similar to hard wax like rosin, oils, and other additives. Ingredients used to make sugar wax include granulated white sugar, lemon juice and water. Soft wax can be melted in the warmer in similar way as hard wax.
Sugar wax
Sugar wax can be used for all areas and skin types. Sugar waxing or simply sugaring is becoming a popular waxing option in recent years, because it is thought to be a more natural and less painful than soft and hard waxing.
Chocolate, fruity, or honey wax
These types of wax can be used on all areas, especially smaller regions as well as for sensitive skin. These waxes use the same base as for hard or soft wax, but they are supposed to be more beneficial to skin.
Cocoa is rich in anti inflammatory components, while fruits contain plenty of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Honey is also loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. These waxes can be prepared at home using following instructions.
Usual hard or soft wax recipe is followed.
- For chocolate wax 10 to 20 grams of organic cocoa powder is added.
- For fruit wax 10 to 20 g of pure fruit juice or powdered fruit mix is added.
- For honey wax 10 to 20 g of pure honey is added.
Chocolate, fruit, or honey wax can be used in the same way as hard or soft wax.
Ingredients of Sugar Wax
These are all the ingredients you need for an at home sugar wax recipe.
- 1 cup (200gram) of white sugar
- 1/8 cup (30 ml) of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 cup (30 ml) of warm water
Preparation
- First of all place a medium sized pot on the stove after adding all ingredients to the pot.
- Bringing the mixture to a boil at high flame, make sure to keep stirring frequently to avoid its burning.
- Reduce heat to medium when the mixture starts bubbling, keep continuous stirring.
- Remove the pot from stove when the mixture has turned golden brown. The consistency of the paste should be like hot syrup. If it becomes thick like honey, heat it a bit longer.
- Transfer it while hot to a bowl and let it to cool for 30 minutes.
It is recommended to use white sugar instead of brown for making sugar paste, as it is hard to observe the color change with brown sugar and also it hardens much rapidly.
How to Prepare Your Skin before applying wax
Cleanse the area to be sugared with a natural soap as well as gently exfoliating. The area should be clean and free of lotions or oils. If your skin is oily, you can wipe away excess oil. If you have sporting sunburned skin or have irritated skin with open sores then avoid applying wax to those areas. Also you should stop using ■■■■ or topical acne and retinoid medication no less than six days before sugaring.
How to apply Your homemade Sugar Wax
Your homemade sugar wax can be applied on face or body as the length of the hair has become at least a quarter inch. Here is how to use the paste without using cloth strips.
- Hold the wax with your finger tips and thumb.
- Spread the wax in the direction of hair growth.
- Drag the skin tightly using your other hand and pull off the wax with a fast movement in the opposite direction.
- Always tear off the wax parallel to the skin never in an upward movement.
- Store the extra paste it in a plastic container at room temperature.
Tips for Aftercare
After removal of the hair, remove any residual wax on your skin with a wax remover or with warm water and a cotton cloth. An antiseptic cream can be used regularly for one to two days of post sugaring. Coconut oil is used to reduce the acidity from the lemon juice and to soothe the skin. Vitamin E oil can also help to decrease post waxing inflammation.
Benefits of homemade wax
It seems that homemade waxing needs more effort than it’s worth, but actually there are many benefits of making and using homemade wax. Some of these benefits are:
- Low cost. Cost of salon waxing may reach up to $30 to $100 or more, depending on the body area. But for homemade waxing many of the ingredients and tools can be purchased, cleaned, and reused for considerable savings in the long run.
- Superior ingredients. Not for all salons natural waxes are used. Some waxes brought from storesmay contain dyes and additives that can irritate skin. Making your own homemade wax can make sure that you only use safe and natural ingredients.
- Comfort and privacy. Although body waxing is carried out by professionals still some people can feel awkward or shy to be waxed by a unfamiliar person. Performing wax at home reduces a possible awkward encounter.
Risks associated with homemade waxing
Although there are many benefits of waxing at home, it also carries some risks. The risks can increased if safe waxing techniques are not in your knowledge. Some of the risks include:
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Risk of burning. If the hot wax is applied too soon before allowing it to cool, it may accidentally burn your skin. It depends on the severity of the burn; that you may be in need of first aid at home or may have to visit the emergency.
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Skin instead of hair may get removed. If the skin to be waxed is too dry, the wax by accident may stick to the skin instead of only the hair. This can bring pain and inflammation as the skin heals.
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Gaining infection from ingredients. Salons have to follow special hygiene practices in order to avoid the spread of infections. If the waxing station is less hygienic, you have an increased risk of infections caused from contaminated ingredients.
Conclusion
Homemade waxing is a great option instead of salon waxing. There are a variety of choices for making your own homemade wax, like soft wax, hard wax, sugar wax, and useful wax blends.
Various body areas like arms, legs and face can be waxed safely at home by using all natural body wax. Although there are some risks for at home waxing, there is also abundance of benefits if you are have proper knowledge about how to wax at home.