Q&A for How to Make Sugar Wax

Unlike standard wax, sugar wax doesn't create burns or more reactive, sensitizing action. Just hydrate your skin like you would do with any hair-removal services and you should be totally fine.

Yes, you can use apple cider vinegar in place of lemon or lime. You can also use presqueezed lemon or lime juice.

You can also use an old t-shirt or cotton cloth cut into strips.

Yes, you certainly can. Either way, it's the citric acid that you need for it. Just don't use an orange, it's not acidic enough.

Yes! Just test it with your finger before putting it on your face to make sure it's not too hot.

Store sugar wax in the fridge. To "soften" it after refrigeration, put it in the microwave for 4 to 10 second increments. Sugar wax lasts for less than 2 weeks; keep in an airtight container.

No. The strip needs to be a firm cotton fabric, such as the kind used in men's white dress shirts. It shouldn't be stretchy like T-shirt material, or soft and fluffy. If you used a cotton ball, then the cotton ball will just rip apart and leave the wax on your skin.

It is, but be careful as it can be quite warm.

A quarter of an inch typically works best for gripping the hair in the wax. If it's too long, it becomes more painful and less accurate. If it's too short, the wax doesn't grab.

1 tablespoons of lemon and 1 tablespoon of water. Just cut the recipe in half.

The recipe states that any type of sugar, so long as it is granulated, is suitable. "No powdered sugar" was the only restriction.

Yes. When waxing pubic/bikini area, be sure to thoroughly remove any residue, as sugar can alter vaginal pH and cause yeast infections.

Yes, you should. It shouldn't be too thick or too runny though, so make sure you don't leave it on the stove for too long.

It should take bout 10 to 15 minutes. It depends on how fast your stove heats things up. For example, if you use a double boiler, it will take about seven to 10 minutes.

Make sure your skin is dry. Try sprinkling a little bit of baby powder on the area.

Perhaps you haven't added enough water or lemon juice. Try adding more a little bit at a time to see if the consistency improves. If not, you may have heated the sugar wax too much, causing it to harden.

Yes, but do not use powdered sugar.

No. The lemon makes the water evaporate so the wax can peel off your skin.

The recipe states that any type of sugar, so long as it is granulated, is suitable. "No powdered sugar" was the only restriction.

Try using aloe vera gel, it'll help soothe the skin afterwards. Skin can sometimes be a little irritated after something like this, so it'll probably help. Aloe vera gel is also really good for softening, and is very gentle and cooling on your skin. Make sure to get a product that is "aloe gel" and not "aloe lotion," as I find the former works better and it is all natural.

Lime should work as well.

Pour some hot water in the jar and let it sit, then use a bottle cleaner. If that doesn't work, you might need to just throw the jar away. Sugar wax is sticky and hard to remove after its been stored too long.

Yes. Apply it away from the direction of hair growth and remove it in the direction of hair growth.

No, a tomato is not a substitute for limes or lemons in this formula.

A sugar wax cannot be made without sugar, but there are other waxes you can make at home that might not incorporate it.

The wax lasts no longer than two weeks. Yes, you can use paper sheets, but it's best to use cloth or wax paper.

No, because it means you burnt the mixture.

Yes, because then it will be too oily for the wax to take out the hairs. But you may put on the oil afterward.

If the mixture is watery, you can add more sugar, but you will have to heat it again until the sugar has dissolved. You can also refrigerate it for an hour and 30 minutes.

Yes. This wax is generally safe for all parts of the body, so there shouldn't be a problem with using it on more sensitive areas.