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How to Make All Natural Wax for Leg Hair Removal

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Sugar Wax Recipe

When I’m out in the garden all summer, the last thing I’m thinking is, “When did I last shave my legs?” I’m not quite as worried as I am during the school year when I’m in contact with people every day. I know it seems silly, but I just don’t have the time some days. I’ve waxed my legs before, and it does take a lot longer for the hair to grow back. And bonus – it’s finer and lighter in color when it comes back.



I think keeping up with the hair on your legs is one of the hardest parts of being a woman. Really, if guys don’t shave them, why do we? And I’ll admit, during the winter, I do let them go. Who’s going to see it? Then every spring I’m reminded why. It just gets harder to work with. Luckily, I work at a local agricultural college full of free spirits where such a thing is not only accepted, but embraced. Not everyone is so lucky. For those of you (and me in most cases!) who need to take care of such matters, here’s a simple leg wax recipe that won’t cost you a bunch and will leave your legs silky smooth.

All Natural Sugar Wax Recipe for Legs

Ingredients & Supplies

  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, fresh is best
  • 1 cup raw sugar, such as turbinado (find it here)
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • non-GMO cornstarch (find it here) or arrowroot powder (find it here)
  • medium sized cooking pot
  • stainless steel bowl
  • several strips of cloth (about 6″ wide and 12″ long)

Directions

  1. Place lemon juice, sugar, and water in the pan on the stove. Heat slowly up to a slow boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until it becomes smooth and golden. This is about 260°F, but don’t worry too much about the temperature. Take it off the heat and transfer it to a stainless steel bowl. (Glass may crack at high temps and aluminum may react to the lemon juice.) Let it cool a bit – it will probably turn darker.
  2. While it’s cooling, wash your legs and exfoliate. You can use any of these natural exfoliants to get your legs really clean. Dry your legs and apply a thin layer of powder, like cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
  3. Take out some sugar mixture about the size of a ping pong ball. Knead it until it’s smooth. Spread it on your leg, moving in the direction of the hair. Always go with the hair growth, not against it.
  4. After it’s spread on your leg, take a cloth strip and press it onto the wax. (I have a bunch of flannel cloth strips I use for this. These will stick well and clean up easy. They can be used over and over for waxing.) You’ll want to wait until the wax has cooled to your body temperature. Then, grip the bottom edge of the strip and pull very quickly against the growth of the hair. Like a bandage, just rip it off–fast! If you hesitate, it will be more painful. You may not get all the hair the first time, so wait a few days before you do it again. You don’t want to irritate your skin too much.
  5. When you’re done, rinse off any remaining sugar mixture and moisturize. Try an oil such as jojoba or grapeseed to minimize redness. It will likely be sore the first time, but will get better as you do it more often.

A word of caution for other body parts

NOTE: Don’t try this on your underarms or bikini area. Your skin is too sensitive in these areas. Likewise for your upper lip or eyebrows. The wax used there is different.

Give this simple recipe a try for smooth, silky skin!

Be sure to share your experience in the comments below.

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Debra Maslowski

About Debra Maslowski

Debra is a master gardener, a certified herbalist, a natural living instructor and more. She taught Matt and Betsy how to make soap so they decided to bring her on as a staff writer! Debra recently started an organic herb farm in the mountains of Western North Carolina. You can even purchase her handmade products on Amazon! Connect with Debra Maslowski on G+.

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Comments

  1. leigh says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:19 am

    I tried a similar recipe using Bragg’s ACV, but the wax didn’t set up. It’s hardened in the jar I put it in, so I microwaved it a bit to get some out and watered my hands so it wouldn’t stick, but it just spread on my skin like a sticky sugar scrub. :( Can you share the other recipe you recommend for facial hair?

    • Debra MaslowskiDebra Maslowski says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      I’m still not sure what to do about facial hair, Leigh, but I’ll research it and see what I can come up with. It sounds like you might have cooked your recipe too long and made hard candy. Try it again, but don’t cook it for quite so long. That should take care of it. It could also be the type of sugar you used.

      • jackie brown says

        June 2, 2017 at 1:33 am

        Hi Debra, In Odessa, Texas . Just a sidebar, I’m very interested in receiving certified education in this All Natural Field but I’m running into many road blocks. Could you please offer me some institutes I could check out? Texas or California. thanks.

  2. Emry TranthamEmry Trantham says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Hey–I love this idea! I’ve never waxed my legs before, though, so do I need to go for a while without shaving before I try this?

    • DawnMarie says

      September 19, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Yes you do. That is the worst part about waxing! But it is so worth it. Also, the first time is always the worst, because you have so much more hair. But after that is gets easier and easier! I haven’t tried making it at home yet, but I do love the results of waxing my legs!

      • Emry TranthamEmry Trantham says

        September 20, 2014 at 8:03 am

        Thanks, DawnMarie!

        • Debra MaslowskiDebra Maslowski says

          September 21, 2014 at 7:27 pm

          Thanks Emry and DawnMarie! Yep, the first time is the hardest, but it gets easier. I let my legs go at least until the hair is 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. It may seem like a long time to wait, but it’ll be worth it.

  3. Nashrah says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Can this be used on arms ?

    • Debra MaslowskiDebra Maslowski says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      I wouldn’t recommend it, Nashrah. Your arms are more sensitive than your legs and come in contact with many more things. I’d just use a bleaching solution if the hair is heavy or dark.

      • Nashrah says

        September 26, 2014 at 1:25 pm

        Thanks Debra

      • Angela says

        June 6, 2017 at 9:29 am

        I wax my arms all the time! Never had a problem!

  4. Kat says

    September 30, 2014 at 11:29 am

    Will the recipe work if I replace the sugar with honey?

  5. Sonja says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Hi, can I store the wax for later use,if so how is that done? do I have to put on right away after making?

  6. Sonja says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    Hi, Do I have to use the wax right away after making, or can I store it for later,how is that done? Can I use muslin for the strips?

  7. vici says

    June 12, 2017 at 9:33 am

    I reading the sugar wax recipe for legs, but I did not see how to prepare or what type of wax to get and use? Seems like a step about the wax was left out. Please reply, thank you

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