Homemade Hair Removing Wax Recipe

Most women prefer to shave their unwanted hair, but there are many other options that will leave you silky smooth. You can safely tweeze, wax, or sugar wax any area, as long as you are not prone to bruises. You cannot wax legs if you have varicose veins, though.
No matter how tempting it is to freeze unwanted hairs in their tracks, avoid any topical hair-removal creams or lotions that claim to slow hair growth. Chemicals in cream hair removers, such as potassium thioglycolate, potassium hydroxide, lithium silicates, urea, and some essential oils, can be easily absorbed by your skin. The safety of these chemicals has never been studied on humans.
Waxing, the ancient method of hair removal, has been used for centuries. Waxing pulls hair out by its roots, so the results last from four to eight weeks, and the new hair grows in soft and fine—or may not grow back at all!
Commercially available waxing kits almost always contain some sort of chemicals— preservatives, thickeners, emulsifiers, and such—that are able to penetrate the skin, especially when heated, and we clearly don’t want that. Instead, we can prepare our own organic body wax to work on our legs, arms, and even bikini line. With a bit of practice, as you develop a lighter touch, you can use the blend on your face, too.
Waxing can be painful when done for the first time, so practice on your arms and lower leg before applying wax to underarms or the bikini line. Don’t attempt a Brazilian wax—complete hair removal from the bikini area—at home. Try waxing the bikini line first before considering a Brazilian. Going to a salon for a professional wax is also recommended before you attempt to duplicate the hair-removal procedure at home. Try to find a place that offers natural sugar wax so you are not treated with unwanted chemicals. Before waxing, you will need to brace yourself and allow at least one-eighth inch of hair to grow out.
Waxing can be painful when done for the first time, so practice on your arms and lower leg before applying wax to underarms or the bikini line.
Here’s what you will need for your home wax:
15-20 cotton strips.
2-inch wide for legs and arms and 1.2-inch wide for facial hair and bikini line.
Cornstarch-based baby powder.
Flat wooden sticks or Popsicle sticks (avoid metal or plastic)
Two saucepans: one small and deep, one wide and shallow.
Grape seed, jojoba, avocado, or other body oil Cotton cloth for cleanups (not cotton balls!).
Soothing Spray.
Making your own natural wax is easy and inexpensive. Make a smaller batch for the first waxing session. You can always make more wax when you need it. The recipe yields enough wax to treat two lower legs or two arms and a bikini line. I do not recommend reusing leftovers as they rarely reheat evenly.

Sugar Wax

2 cups organic brown sugar (any type).
1/2 cup filtered water.
1/2 cup steeped chamomile tea.
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Yield

4 ounces

1. Half-fill a wide, shallow saucepan with water, bring to a boil, and then turn heat to low. Mix all the ingredients in a small, deep saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. When the sugar mixture (“wax”) boils, place the small saucepan into the wide, shallow saucepan and leave it on low heat. The wax should remain liquid and golden in color, not stiff and brown, so stir constantly. To prevent the mixture from becoming too dark, avoid stirring too briskly, so that the sugar mixture doesn’t stick to the sides of a pan. When the wax bubbles gently and looks thin enough to pour, add 1 cup of boiling water from the shallow pan, stir thoroughly, and remove from the heat.
3. When the wax has reached the consistency of fresh honey, transfer it to a glass bowl and allow it to cool down before using. Never put the freshly prepared wax on your body! You may burn yourself badly.
4. While the wax is cooling, pour hot water into a wide, shallow bowl to use as a water bath to keep your wax warm and pliable.
Make sure you have all the waxing supplies—baby powder, cotton strips, wooden sticks, and oil— within easy reach.
Coat the area that you plan to wax—your arm or lower leg—with baby powder. This is essential to keep the skin protected from wax sticking to it and causing redness and bruising, especially now, as your blood flow to the area will increase. Check the temperature of the wax. It should be warm to the touch, not hot. Using a wooden stick, apply a thin coat of wax in quick gliding strokes in the direction of the hair growth: from inside to outside on your arm, from knee to foot on your leg. You need to dip your stick in the wax about 2 inches deep—this way, you will be applying a thin coat that will stick to the cotton strip at once. Cover an area the width of your cotton strips and 4 inches long for legs, 1 inch long for face and bikini line.
Now apply a cotton strip to the area covered with sticky wax, also in the direction of hair growth. Press gently and rub to make sure the strip sticks without bulging. Take a deep breath, then lift the strip by the lower end and pull quickly! Here you go—your skin is smooth and hairless. Repeat the procedure until you’ve covered all desired areas. Use the strip until it is completely covered with hair and can’t pick up any more wax. After that, get a new strip. Meanwhile, keep the wax warm and fluid by adding some hot water to the water bath. When done, remove any remaining wax smudges with baby oil and soothe the skin with a freshly made soothing spray.

Soothing Spray

1/2 cup freshly steeped organic green tea.
1 cup freshly steeped chamomile tea.
2 tablespoons fresh aloe vera juice.
1 teaspoon calendula extract.
5 drops peppermint essential oil.
1/2 teaspoon willow bark extract.

Yield

4 ounces

Green tea and chamomile are known herbal anti-inflammatories, while aloe vera and calendula (marigold) are known for their soothing, healing properties. Peppermint oil is optional, but it can cool the raw, freshly waxed area in no time! Willow bark extract is a source of natural salicylic acid, which prevents ingrown hair.
Blend all the ingredients in a spray bottle, shake well, and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
The first time is the most painful waxing experience. Start with waxing simple areas, such as the lower legs, forearms and upper arms, eyebrows, chin, and upper lip. After a few sessions, the hair will get weaker, and waxing will be much easier. Plus, you will build up some tolerance and will become handier at applying the wax and ripping out the hair. When you gain experience, you can move to the underarms and bikini line. Just remember the rule: always apply wax in the direction of the hair growth and pull the cotton strip in the opposite direction, not forgetting to soothe and moisturize your skin after you are done waxing.The green beauty guide