I started looking for alternatives to store bought wax after my sensitive skin started reacting to ingredients in store bought wax. Who knows what companies put in that stuff - good luck completely cleaning that wax if you happen to spill it. I came across a home made sugar wax alternative. I've been making and using this wax for over two years and will not go back to store bought versions. It's super simple and convenient.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup water.
Mix ingredients in a container. My container of choice is the up-cycled McCann's steel cup oatmeal tin can. You're now all set to heat the ingredients on the stove on medium to medium low heat. I lay foil paper on the stove-top in case some of the liquefied sugar starts leaking. You may alternatively place your container of choice in a water bath. I find this method takes longer.
Finished product. After 20-30 mins, you wax should turn an amber color. Let the wax cool until it's comfortable to handle. It does need to be pretty warm to spread easily. I use a wooden tongue depressor to apply the wax and cotton strips to remove the wax. Left over wax may be reheated and reused.
