Ingredient;
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Filtered water
Steps;
- Place 2 cups of sugar in a boiling pan with half cup each of lemon juice and filtered water (i.e. increase quantity per storage capacity as 4/8 cups of sugar:1/2cup(s) of lemon juice: 1/2 cup(s) of filtered water).
- Give it a good stir and place on a medium to low heat cooker, giving it a good stir till it bubbles up.
- Take it down and allow the bubble to disappear and put it back l, repeating the stirring process on heat till it turns yellowish-brown color with honey-like consistency.
- Allow it to completely cool down and store in a container for use. Guide for Use:
- Apply a corn starch based powder on body part before waxing.
- Apply by molding (3x) the sugar wax against your hair growth and flick downwards (do not hesitate to apply all the strength needed).
- Hold the waxed skin area tight with a soft massage to relieve waxing pain of any sort. NB: sugar is sticky so wash off stains with soap and water after waxing if there are any
Benefits;
- Less likely to cause ingrown hairs.
- Cost-effective.
- More natural.
- Less traumatic to the skin and less painful.
- Hydrating for the skin.
- A longer-lasting option compared to shaving.
Dr. (MH) Grace Afrah
