3 homemade wax recipes

Hair removal using plant and animal components that form a viscous mass has been practiced since ancient times. Presumably, the Egyptians gave birth to this procedure. It is difficult to say what exactly they used today, but for sure it was something similar to beeswax. And if such a mixture was created by ancient people, then is it possible for a modern person? Is there an affordable and simple home depilatory wax recipe and can it be compared to a professional product?

What does the depilatory mixture consist of?

If we talk about those compounds that are poured into a canned wax melter or cassette before starting the heating procedure, then their basis, of course, is the usual beeswax... It goes through several stages of cleaning, after which it combines with oils and resins, because in the form of a solo, this product is not able to grip the hairs so tightly that they can be removed from the "nest" by the root. At first glance, the composition is quite simple, the recipe immediately looms before your eyes, but even these components are not so easy to get. But if you manage to purchase them, it will not be difficult to prepare a mass for depilation at home.

The classic recipe is as follows: rosin or pine resin, beeswax or paraffin, solid oils - coconut, chocolate, shea. They can be replaced with basic ones: almond, wheat germ, or not added at all.

The task of the oils is to soften the skin, soothe it, enhance the regenerative functions, but they do not affect the quality characteristics of the mixture in relation to the result of depilation. Professional products may also contain perfume compositionsthat have no value for the consumer, and sometimes even provoke irritation on sensitive skin. It is for this reason that it is sometimes better to make a mass on your own at home, and not to test the finished product for quality and the body for a reaction.

• The higher the percentage of wax and rosin, the higher the effectiveness of the procedure. This is important to remember both when looking for a recipe and its subsequent implementation, and when studying wax in the store.
• The standard ratio of the main ingredients for a home depilatory wax recipe is 50 g paraffin, 100 g wax and 200 g rosin. A change in the proportions between the latter leads to a change in the adhesive properties of the finished product, therefore, if you are cooking the mass for the first time, it is better not to deviate from these figures.

The components are placed in a container, which is placed in a water bath, after which they are melted and mixed well. In liquid form, the composition is similar to pancake dough - it just as easily flows off a spoon or spatula, but at the same time it is not watery. As the temperature decreases, it slowly thickens, but remains plastic. The resulting mass can be used immediately, or it can be cooled, divided into portions and stored indefinitely.

Alternative recipes and professional advice

The main difficulty of the above classic scheme is the impossibility of purchasing both beeswax itself and rosin. More precisely, it is not always possible to find them in the public domain, so you have to look for other ways to solve the problem. Some women have come up with a recipe that is a symbiosis of the aforementioned depilatory wax and sugar paste. It differs from the latter density and lack of water in the composition.

• You also need to cook the composition in a water bath. First, sugar is heated, then honey is injected into it - it is better if it is a liquid version of it. The components must be combined in equal proportions: for processing a small area (for example, legs), 200 g of each of them will be enough.
• Next, paraffin is added to the bowl - about 75 g. It is much easier to find it: paraffin candles are on sale in almost any store. Choose ones that are free of dyes and flavors. In the most extreme case, you can use the church ones: their composition will definitely not cause any complaints.

Professionals advise taking a little lavender, sandalwood or mint essential oil - 1-2 drops into the cooling mixture. This not only makes the fragrance of the finished product pleasant, but also has a soothing effect on the skin.

During the cooking process, it is necessary to use a wooden spatula or spoon, since the mixture will stick too actively to the metal, especially when it begins to cool and thicken. If the ratio of the components was correct, it will drain smoothly from the tree. It is undesirable to store the sugar-honey mass, therefore it is prepared directly before the procedure depilation.

Not the last place is occupied by the recipe, which uses not only waxes, but also glycerin, which has an emollient effect.

In a water bath, melt carnauba wax in a volume of 300 g and beeswax in a volume of 100 g. Add 1 tsp to them. glycerin after the mass has cooled, mix well. If necessary, any essential oil is introduced here.

Due to the fact that the main ingredient - wax - can be obtained only through shops for beauticians, some women manage to get it at home. To do this, use a honeycomb, from which honey is removed, after which they are heated and slowly melted so that the resulting mass resembles in its viscosity plasticine... Alternatively, you can remove the wicks from the paraffin candles and release a certain amount of wax through the combustion. The only problem is that in order to obtain the required 100-300 g, a large number of wicks will have to be processed. It is also possible to combine paraffin, petroleum jelly and ... wax crayons.

Regardless of which recipe for doing it at home you choose, or even prefer to buy wax in the store, remember that the product must be heated to body temperature in a water bath and a test should be carried out on your hand so as not to get burns. Residues can be removed with any vegetable oil. After depilation, the skin is treated with lotion, protecting it from drying out and soothing irritation.