Microwave Sugar Wax
A simple and quick DIY sugar wax recipe that can be made in the microwave, perfect for beginners looking for an easy hair removal method.
Yield: 1 batch
Calories: 300kcal
Materials
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice bottled is fine
- 2 tablespoons water
Equipment
- 1 microwave safe glass bowl not plastic
- 1 spoon for stirring
- 1 jar or heat safe container for storing
- optional cotton strips or use it strip free once it’s cooled and thick
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, and water to your glass bowl. Stir until it looks like wet sand.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Keep microwaving in short bursts of 15 to 25 seconds, stirring each time.
- Watch for the color to change to a light golden amber, similar to warm maple syrup. If it turns dark brown fast, it’s overcooked.
- Once it’s a nice golden color, let it sit on the counter for 10 to 20 minutes until it cools.
Application
- Start with clean, dry skin. No lotion or body oil.
- Check the temperature; it should feel warm, not hot.
- Apply against hair growth, pressing the paste onto the skin in the opposite direction.
- Remove with hair growth by pulling the wax off quickly in the direction the hair grows.
- Repeat in small sections for better control and less pain.
Notes
For best results, let hair grow a bit (1/8 to 1/4 inch) before waxing. Exfoliate a day before and avoid using lotions. Rinse with cool water after waxing and wear loose clothing.