How to Make Sugar Paste for Hair Removal

Make sugar wax for waxing your body hair.

Hair waxing is a popular and efficient way to rid your body of unwanted hair. If you want an affordable and natural way to remove body hair, try whipping up a batch of sugar wax. Using only three ingredients, sugar wax is a non-toxic alternative to expensive store-bought body wax. Since waxing removes hair at the root, the results last longer than shaving, and over time body hair grows in thinner. This waxing method is great for those with children or pets who don't want to fuss with dangerous chemicals.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups white or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• Saucepan
• Spoon
• Candy thermometer
• Glass jar

Instructions

1. Mix two cups of sugar and a quarter of a cup of water in a saucepan. Place the pan on the stove, and turn it to low heat. Add a quarter cup of lemon juice to the mixture.

2. Stir the mixture with a spoon until well blended. Watch for bubbles in the pan. Using a candy thermometer, check the temperature occasionally.

3. Watch the mixture change to a caramel color and stir the contents occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat when the temperature reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Allow the mixture time to cool, and then pour it into a glass jar. Give the wax another few hours to cool down before using it.

Tips & Warnings

• Store the wax in a cool, dry place.

• The wax is extremely hot while cooking. Don't allow children near it, and beware of wax splatter.

References

• ILoveIndia.com: Sugar Waxing Recipe
• Simply Hair Removal: How to Make Your Own Home Sugar Waxing Kit