Sugar wax is a honey-like paste spread on the skin for hair removal purposes. It is believed to be gentle on your skin and way less painful than traditional waxing.
The preparation process of sugar wax is also easy, and you can actually do it on your own at home.
To prepare sugar wax in a microwave, you will need just three ingredients: sugar, water and lemon juice.
So lets look on how to make sugar wax in a microwave.
Pour half a cup of sugar into a microwave-safe container, add two tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Ensure the ingredients are mixed thoroughly and that no sugar particles are stark on the edges of the bowl.
Place the bowl in the microwave and heat it for three and a half minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and let the ready sugar wax sit still and cool for another thirty minutes. This ensures that it does not burn your skin when you begin to use it.
What makes sugar wax an option to consider?
1. Sugar wax is made from readily available natural ingredients
Sugar, lemon juice and water are ingredients that can easily be accessed. The ingredients are also pure and natural; they do not contain any form of chemicals that might be harmful to your skin. Therefore chances of experiencing irritation or allergic reactions to these natural ingredients are limited.
2. Sugar wax reduces the risk of suffering from Ingrown Hairs
Ingrown hairs are a result of aggressive hair removal activities that leave your skin irritated and in pain. As the hair attempts to grow back, they grow back into your skin which eventually leads to cyst infection.
3. It can easily be rinsed off
After sugar waxing, the cleaning process is very easy. This is probably because sugar is water-soluble, making it easy to get rid of any residue stuck on your skin.
4. The use of sugar wax slows down the hair growth process
As the sugar wax pulls hair, it does it from the root, leading to follicle damage. Damage to the follicle cells only means that hair growth will stop or slow down.
5. Missed spots can be redone
The good thing about sugar wax is that it can be reapplied repeatedly without causing any irritation to your skin. Therefore if you notice that you missed a spot, you can always reapply sugar wax to ensure you get a clean shave result.
6. You are the one in control
Unlike the usual wax that requires a skilled individual to help you out. With sugar wax, you can actually do it yourself. The usual wax’s temperature is determined by the one applying it to your skin. But with sugar wax that you have prepared yourself, you know just the right temperature of the wax before you place it on your skin.
7. Sugar wax is gentle to your skin
Sugar wax is not too sticky to attach itself too much to your skin to the extent of peeling it off.
Step-to-step instructions on how to make sugar wax in a Microwave
Step 1: Assemble all the required ingredients and other requirements
Sugar wax preparation will require
- A half a cup of sugar.
It could either be brown sugar or white sugar.
- Two tablespoons of lemon juice.
If lemon juice is not friendly to your skin, you may consider other acidic fluids like apple cider vinegar or lime juice.
- Two tablespoons of water
- Two bowls.
Ensure both the bowls are heat safe and can be microwaved as well. To be on the safer side, you might consider a glass container.
Step 2: Mix your ingredients
- Pour the half cup of sugar into one of the two bowls.
- Add the two tablespoons of water.
- Add the two tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Mix them thoroughly and ensure that no sugar particle remains attached to the sides of the bowl.
Step 3: Heat the ingredients
The first thing to do at this stage is to:
- Ensure that your microwave is plugged in.
- Place the bowl containing your mixture in the microwave.
- Heat at high temperature for three and half minutes.
Step 4: Allow the cooling process to take place
Carefully remove the heated sugar wax from the microwave and transfer it into the other remaining heat-safe bowl. Let it sit and cool for thirty minutes before you take the next step of applying it to your skin.
How to prepare your skin for sugar waxing
1. Allow your hair to grow first
When your hair is shorter than a quarter an inch, it probably means that the sugar wax will not be able to stick on it to pull it out. If your previous cut was a shave, you should wait for about two weeks before sugar wax. However, if your last cut was the traditional sugar wax, you shouldn’t plan your next sugar wax if your hair hasn’t grown for at least four weeks.
2. Ensure that damaged skin is healed
For the best final results that would not leave you with irritation and pain. You need to ensure that any form of flakes or minor tears on your skin is healed before your next sugar waxing.
3. Avoid sunburns
The best way to ensure you do not have any sunburns on the waxing day is to avoid the sun for about forty-eight hours. When you sugar wax skin that has been exposed to too much sunlight, the process becomes unbearable painful.
4. Avoid any type of activity that will make you sweat
Before waxing, avoid any possibility of sweating. When you sweat, the pores on your skin open, making it prone to infection and tears during waxing.
5. Wash up
Sugar wax will definitely work on clean skin. After washing, avoid applying deodorants as they may prevent the wax from reaching the hair follicles. When the sugar wax and deodorants mix and react on your skin, it may cause a bad infection or irritation.
How to apply the sugar wax on your skin
Step 1: Ensure the sugar wax is at room temperature
The sugar wax doesn’t have to be hot for it to work. Unlike traditional wax, it can still work perfectly even after it has cooled off.
Step 2: Scoop and apply
To scoop the sugar wax from the container, you may need to use a Popsicle stick, a butter knife, or you may actually use your fingers.
As you apply, ensure you gently press it on your skin as you go against the growing direction of your hair.
Step 3: Firmly pull the sugar wax off
For this step to work efficiently, you need to get hold of the spread sugar wax and quickly pull it towards the direction of the growing hair.
As you continue with the waxing process, remember that you can always roll the pulled off sugar wax in between your hands and apply it repeatedly until it can no longer stick on your skin.
How to take care of your skin after sugar waxing
As stated above, before you wax your skin, there are caring tips that can help your skin get ready for the process. In the same way, after the waxing, some tips can help you take care of your skin during the first 48 hours.
Give your skin a breathing space
You may begin by avoiding tight-fitting clothes so as to allow fresh air to navigate and give your skin a cooling effect. Also, avoid highly perfumed body products like bathing soap, lotion, cream, makeup, and deodorant. They usually have chemical substances that can cause irritation or even infection on the waxed area. You may apply an all-natural moisturizer after 48 hours to moisturize and smoothen your skin.
Avoid activities that might lead to sweating
Sweating a few hours after waxing causes a very itchy, irritating feeling. Things like excess workouts and busking in the sun should be done at least 48 hours after sugar waxing.
Avoid touching your skin after waxing
Picking, scratching and touching your skin after it has just been waxed is not acceptable. You may transfer some bacteria to the still sensitive area leading to infections.
Use ice cubes
Ice cubes come in handy, especially if the skin feels irritated after waxing. It will give it a cooling effect and ease the pain.
Begin 3 to 4 days exfoliating routine
To have smooth skin without ingrown hair, make a routine of using a dry brush to gently brush the waxed area, moving in a circular motion at least ones in every three days.
Faqs About How to Make Sugar Wax in a Microwave
1. Can you make a sugar wax in a microwave?
Yes, you can. Pour half a cup of sugar into a microwave-safe container, add two tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Ensure the ingredients are mixed thoroughly and that no sugar particles are stark on the edges of the bowl.
Place the bowl in the microwave and heat it for three and a half minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and let the ready sugar wax sit still and cool for another thirty minutes. This ensures that it does not burn your skin when you begin to use it.
2. How do you make sugar wax fast?
The fastest way to make sugar wax is to have all your sugar, lemon juice and water ingredients mixed in a saucepan. Heat the mixture till it boils and turn golden brown. Transfer it into a heat-safe container and let it cool for thirty minutes.
3. How do you make sugar wax 3 ingredients?
The three ingredients perfect for making sugar wax include:
- granulated white sugar
- lemon juice
- water
4. Can you make your own sugar wax at home?
Yes, you can. All you will require is:
- A cup of sugar
- Two tablespoons of water
- A saucepan
- Lemon juice
- A heat-safe container
- Ice cube. It will come in handy for your skin after the entire process.
- A clean cotton cloth
- Source of heat, maybe a microwave or a stove.
5. What temperature do you make sugar wax?
The best temperature to make sugar wax is around 240 F to 260 F, especially if you use a food-grade thermometer as a temperature measuring tool.
6. Can you use sugar wax without strips?
Yes, you can; the formula is designed to be used by hand. Therefore feel free to use your hands to apply the paste to the growing hair to pull it out.
7. How do you make sugar wax without a thermometer?
You will require sugar, a saucepan, a heat-safe container, lemon juice and water. The following steps will guide you to make sugar wax without using a thermometer.
Step 1. Place a medium-sized saucepan on a stove.
Step 2. Add the water, sugar and lemon juice and stir.
Step 3. Use the stove to heat your mixture at a high level until it begins to boil.
Step 4. Once the boiling begins, reduce the heat level to a medium.
Step 5. Once your mixture turns golden brown, turn off the stove.
Step 6. Continue stirring your mixture until it simmers.
Step 4. Pour the mixture into a heat-safe container and let it cool for thirty minutes.
8. How do you soften sugar wax?
The best solution to sugar wax that has turned out to be too hard due to overcooking is to:
- Add a few drops of lemon juice, depending on how hard the sugar wax is.
- Boil the mixture for one to two minutes.
- Suppose the sugar wax does not soften to the level of your liking. Continue adding lemon juice as you heat for two minutes consecutively.
9. Can you make wax without lemon juice?
Yes, you can, especially if your skin is sensitive to lemon juice. If that is the case, you may consider using other fluids that are also acidic, for instance, lime juice.
10. Can I make sugar wax with brown sugar?
Yes, you can. All you will require is
- A cup of brown sugar
- Two tablespoons of water
- A saucepan
- Lemon juice
- A heat-safe container
- Ice cube. It will come in handy for your skin after the entire process.
- A clean cotton cloth.
Conclusion
In conclusion, sugar wax can be made in a microwave. It is perfect for your skin, especially since the ingredients are natural and the process is easy to follow. You can do it yourself without the help of a practitioner. However, proper skincare will be required before and after using the sugar wax.
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