Homemade Sugar and Honey Wax
Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp honey
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil on medium heat
- Once the mixture is brought to a boil lower the heat let the mixture boil slowly for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes
- When your mixture turns a caramel color its done. Take it off the heat. The mixture will start to thicken. Optional: you can add essential oils if you want. You only need 2-3 drops. (peppermint oil or grapefruit oil)
- Store your wax in a microwavable container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- A few things you can do to make your own strips. you can cut wax paper into strips or you can use an old shirt and cut it up.
- Wait until the wax is cold enough so you don’t burn your skin. Use this recipe at your own risk.
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