Adding this DIY homemade body wax to your skincare regime can be a game-changer. Waxing is one of the most popular hair removal choices, everyone goes to the parlor to get their waxing done. Have you ever wondered how to make DIY homemade body wax to remove hair follicles?
Here is our simple guide on how to make body sugar wax at home. The results will be so perfect, you will not even think of getting waxed at the parlor again. Sugaring is suitable for all skin types, so nothing to worry about if you have oily or dry skin. It is completely natural and attaches more to the hair and less to the skin, thus making it way less painful.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:-
1. 1 Cup Sugar
2. 1/4 Cup Water
3. 3 TSP Lemon Juice
4. 1 TSP Glycerin
HOW TO MAKE BODY SUGAR WAX AT HOME:-
1. Pour water, sugar, and lemon juice into a cooking pot and stir it well.
2. Boil it in a low flame and boil it for 10 minutes maximum.
3. Stir it often, and when the mixture turns golden brown and leaving out an aroma then add glycerin to it and boil it for more than 2 minutes.
4. Check its consistency if it is a little bit thicker than honey, then you have got the right mixture.
5. Turn off the flame and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
Note:- Do a patch test before trying.
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SOME TIPS BEFORE YOU WAX:-
1. Make sure your skin is not moisturized as moisture will make hair hard to pull out.
2. Do not apply very hot wax on your skin as it can burn your skin and can leave big red bumps behind.
3. Maintain proper hygiene, clean your hands, and wax tools before waxing.
4. Do not apply a thick layer of wax on your skin, always apply a thin layer.
5. Pre-exfoliation should be done 24 hours before waxing.
How To Use This DIY Homemade Body Wax At Home:-
1. Take the wax from the wax container on the wax applicator stick and apply a thin layer of it on your skin in the hair growth direction.
2. Take a wax strip and rub it over the wax in the direction of hair growth and pull it off in one go in the direction opposite to the growth of hair.
3. After waxing, take a wet cloth and wipe your body gently.
4. Once dry, put the aloe vera gel on.
SOME TIPS AFTER YOU WAX:-
1. Do not exercise for at least one day because exercise will create sweat which causes bacteria and that can clog your pores thus create ingrowns.
2. Soothe the wax area with aloe vera gel or tea tree oil.
3. Wear loose clothes so that the wax area can breathe and heal well.
4. Do not exfoliate your skin post waxing as it can irritate your skin even more.
5. Do not expose your skin to sun or tanning beds.
FAQs about waxing at home:
How do I make my own skin wax?
You can easily make DIY homemade body wax using sugar, water, lemon juice and glycerin.
Is waxing at home safe?
Yes, waxing at home is absolutely safe if done right.
Can you sugar wax yourself?
You can make sugar wax with 4 simple ingredients and do your own waxing at home.
Does sugar wax hurt?
No, using sugar body wax does not hurt.
What are some tips to follow before waxing?
Make sure your skin is not moisturized as moisture will make hair hard to pull out. Do not apply very hot wax on your skin as it can burn your skin and can leave big red bumps behind.