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Doing epilation at home is a great option for people who are unable to go to the beauty salon or beauty clinics, as it can be done at any time of the day, in addition to being less costly, since the wax is prepared with more affordable ingredients and, if made in excess, can be stored in a glass jar with a lid and heated in a water bath the next time.
Homemade wax for hair removal is made mainly with refined sugar and lemon, however it can also be prepared with honey or passion fruit, for example, which helps to make the skin less irritated after hair removal. A good tip to facilitate waxing and make it less painful is to put a little bit of talcum powder before waxing because the talc prevents the wax from being too sticky to the skin, remaining stuck only to the hair, reducing the pain and irritation of the skin.
In addition, it is important to do the touch test about 24 hours before home waxing, especially if it is the first time, to check for an allergic reaction. To do this, you must prepare the wax, try it on a small area of the body and see if there has developed any signs or symptoms in the next 24 hours. Before performing epilation, it is also important to check the temperature of the wax, as if it is too hot, it can burn the skin.
Some recipe options for homemade waxes for hair removal are:
1. Sugar and lemon
Ingredients
- 4 cups of white refined sugar;
- 1 cup of pure lemon juice (150 mL);
- 3 tablespoons of water.
Preparation mode
Place the sugar and water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar has melted. Thus, once the sugar begins to melt, lemon juice should be added gradually while continuing to stir. The wax will be ready when it looks like a caramel, which is not too liquid.
To find out if the wax is at the right point, what you can do is put some of the wax on a plate and wait for it to cool. Then, with tweezers, touch the wax and check that it is pulling. If not, stir the mixture over medium heat until it reaches the right point.
The amount of lemon juice depends on the humidity of the air or the ambient heat, so add the juice little by little to check the correct consistency of the wax. If you put too much juice it is possible that the wax will be too liquid, and if you put too little juice the caramel can get too thick making it difficult to use the wax.
2. Sugar and honey
Ingredients
- 2 cups full of refined sugar;
- 1 dessert spoon of honey;
- 1 cup of pure lemon juice (150 mL);
- 1 tablespoon of water.
Preparation mode
The preparation of this wax is similar to the previous one, it is recommended to add water, sugar and honey in a pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar starts to melt. Then gradually add the lemon juice while the mixture continues to be stirred.
When the wax is pulling, it means that it is on point. Before using, it is important to let it cool down a little to prevent it from burning your skin.
3. Sugar and passion fruit
Ingredients
- 2 cups of strained passion fruit juice;
- 4 cups of refined sugar.
Preparation mode
Over medium heat, put the sugar in a pan and stir until the sugar starts to melt. Then gradually add the passion fruit juice while stirring the sugar. Continue stirring until boiling and gain the desired consistency. Then let it cool slightly before using.
How to do homemade hair removal
To do epilation at home, apply a thin layer of warm wax in the direction of hair growth using a spatula or popsicle stick, and then place the waxing paper and remove it immediately afterwards in the opposite direction to the hair growth. hair. To remove traces of wax that may remain on the skin, you can try to remove it with the waxing paper or wash the skin with water.
After waxing, it is recommended not to expose the area to the sun or to use moisturizers or deodorants on the same day, as it can trigger local irritation.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team