Homemade Wax

Cheap at-home hair removal!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/homemade-wax • Posted by Conni C.

The first couple of times you make this you made find it doesnt work too well for you, it takes time to get the pan the right temperature etc and not 'overcook' the ingredients. This wax washes off with water so no need for silly post-wax wipes!

You will need

200 g or 7 oz Honey 200 g or 7oz Sugar 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Saucepan Wooden Spoon Strip Of Fabric Cotton Tea Towel or an old cotton t-shirt

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The first couple of times you make this you made find it doesnt work too well for you, it takes time to get the pan the right temperature etc and not 'overcook' the ingredients. This wax washes off with water so no need for silly post-wax wipes!

Instructions

1. Caramelize your sugar in a saucepan on a medium heat until it is a golden brown colour

2. Add your honey and your lemon juice. Stir the mixture continuously.

3. when the mixture thickens, pour it onto your cotton tea towel or shirt and knead it, this is to prevent it from becoming solid. It should turn a yellowy colour

4. apply to skin, spreading as thin as possible. make sure it isn't too hot!

5. apply your fabric strip (or you can buy some from the pharmacy) in the direction of hair growth and smooth down. rip it off. you know the rest!