How To Make Homemade Facial Wax?

How do u make homemade wax?

• also directions please! or tell me which is better, homemade or bought? and if i make thje homemade kind what do i use for the strips? Thanks=D

• Answer:

  all you have to do is GOOGLE "homemade wax" i got tons of hits all with the same recipe and directions and materials to use Materials/Ingredients: 1 cup Sugar (approx 220gms) 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (30mls) 2 Tablespoons Water (30mls) Wooden lollipop sticks Cotton cloth strips ~ about 3"x4" Recipe Put sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan, mix and put on a low/ medium heat until sugar has dissolved and the solution is a clear liquid. Bring to boil for about 30-40 seconds and remove from heat (the wax should appear clear with slight yellow tint). Pour wax into suitable plastic container and allow to cool until warm. The wax is now ready to use. Always test the temperature before applying to the skin – it should be used warm. Keep refrigerated to store. The wax can be reheated in the microwave – but beware it can become extremely hot – only use the wax when warm. Instructions Make sure that the hair you want to wax is at least 1/4" long, the wax needs something to grab on to. Wash and dry area to be applied beforehand, and dust area with baby powder if desired. Do not wax straight after having a hot bath or shower. Spread a thin 2" to 3" wide layer of wax across your skin using the lollipop stick. The wax should be spread in the direction that your hair naturally rests on your skin. (If your hair grows downwards, then spread the wax downwards). Take a cloth strip (an easy way to get the cloth strips is to cut up an old sheet or pillowcase) and press firmly over the wax. Rub the strip with the palm of your hand back and forth a few times. Now take hold of the cloth strip at the bottom, and QUICKLY pull off your skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Most of the hair should be pulled off, if not then try again; your hair may not be long enough yet, or you may not have made the wax with the right proportion of ingredients. Continue until you have removed all unwanted hair, removing any small thinner remaining hairs with tweezers. When all hair has been removed, take a warm shower and apply shaving balm. During application if the wax becomes too thick to spread, pop in the microwave for 15 secs again, remember to always test the temperature before applying to the skin. This recipe is water soluble and therefore the cotton strips can be washed and reused similar to NADS. Good luck and hope you’re pleased.