How To Make Sugar Wax At Home

Sugar waxing (or sugaring) has become popular in recent years as it is typically less irritating and more moisturizing than soft and hard waxing. It is a better hair removal option for people with sensitive skin and ingrown hairs.

Sugar wax is made from sugar, water, and some citric acid, such as lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. While you can see a licensed professional for sugaring, it is also safe and fairly simple to try at home.

Here’s how to make and use your DIY sugar wax.

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Instruction

• Mix all ingredients into a medium-sized pot and place on a stove.
• Bring the mixture to boiling point over high heat and stir frequently to avoid burning.
• Once the mixture starts bubbling, reduce the heat to medium level and continue to stirring.
• When the mixture turns golden brown, remove the pot from the heat. The consistency of your wax should be similar to hot syrup.
• Transfer into a bowl and let the paste cool for about 30 minutes.

Skin prep

Your hair must be about one-fourth to three-fourths of an inch long before sugaring. If it is longer than this, trim the hair down. Dermatologist, Dr. Hadley King recommends taking an over-the-counter pain medication if you are worried about pain.

You should ensure the skin is clean and dry before applying the paste.  You can apply powder over the area to stop residual oil before sugaring.

Esthetician Cindy Barshop recommends cleansing the area with a gentle soap and lightly exfoliating. If you’re spotting sunburn skin, open spurs, or irritation, avoid sugaring those areas. Also, Barshop suggests that you stop using oral or topical acne or retinoid medication at least six days before sugaring. 

How to use the paste

• Always test the temperature of the sugar wax by applying a small amount to the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm but should not hurt or burn.
• Apply the sugar to a small section, spreading the sugar in the direction of the hair growth.
• Place a cloth strip and press down firmly or just press down on the sugar to create a thin strip.
• Leave the cloth on for a couple of seconds, then hold your skin taut and quickly remove the cloth in the opposite direction of the hair growth. If you’re not a cloth, pull on the strip of wax.
• Soothe the skin by applying cold packs and a moisturizer.

Overall, sugar wax is easier to do at home and requires less supplies. You can use it on your face, underarms, bikini area, leg, upper lips, and arm.