How to Make Your Own Waxing Wax for Men
According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, men produce around five to 10 times more testosterone in their bodies than women, which for many men, results in hair growth all across the body. Removing large expanses of hair with chemical wax can cause painful irritation to the affected areas, as the wax adheres not only to the hair, but also to the skin. In contrast, sugar wax adheres only to the hair and is a natural, less abrasive alternative to chemical wax that men can use all over the body. This sugar wax can be made at home with household materials. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Two cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Cooking pot
- Wooden spoon
- Candy thermometer
- Oven mitts
- Glass container
Instructions
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Combine two cups of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of water in a large cooking pot.
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Place the pot over medium heat and stir the mixture rapidly with a wooden spoon. Allow the mixture to boil on the stove until the sugar wax reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a candy thermometer.
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Put on oven mitts and remove the pot from the heat.
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Pour the hot sugar wax into a large glass bowl and allow it to cool to a warm temperature that won't burn the skin. The sugar wax is ready for use in hair removal.
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Tips & Warnings
Sugar wax changes to a golden brown color when heated to the correct temperature.
Add a few drops of lavender or molasses to the mixture to soften and smooth skin.
Do not heat the sugar wax in a small cooking pot, as the wax may overflow and burn the skin.
Do not apply hot wax to the skin, as this can cause severe burns.
References
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