Although body sugaring has been a hair removal technique that has been used since ancient times, it has only recently gained more popularity. The method resembles and works a bit like classic waxing, but the ingredients used are natural and commonly used. If you have sugar and a lemon (or juice) at home, you can make your own sugary paste on the stove with this simple DIY recipe.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Mix the Ingredients
Step 1. Get a pot
If this is your first time trying your hand at body sugaring, you should avoid using the pot you love the most. The process is a bit complex and it's not uncommon to burn the sugar and find yourself struggling with a really hard-to-remove encrusted layer. The advice is to use a pot that you are willing to give up.
The sweetened pastry will increase in volume and bubble up as it cooks, so it's best to use a pot large enough to make sure it doesn't overflow
Step 2. Pour 400 g of granulated sugar into the pot
It is the white one you usually use in the kitchen, the easiest to find in the supermarket. It is important to use this type of sugar for body sugaring. Variations in color are the main indicator for determining when the sweetened dough is ready, so the base must be white sugar.
If you want to make a smaller amount of sugary dough, simply halve the doses of all the ingredients. However, remember that it can be stored easily in a simple airtight container, so don't worry if the final amount exceeds that of a single dose because you can use it later
Step 3. Add 60ml of lemon juice and 60ml of water
You can squeeze a fresh lemon or use ready-made juice from the supermarket, the only thing that matters is to dose exactly 60 ml. Pour it into the pot with the sugar, then add 60 ml of water. Finally, mix and blend the ingredients with a silicone spoon or kitchen spatula.
Part 2 of 3: Heat the Sugar Paste
Step 1. Use the smaller stove
It is important that the mixture reaches a boil, but try to increase the heat slowly and carefully to avoid burning the sugar. Do not stray from the stove, especially if this is your first time measuring yourself with this recipe. It is not easy to bring sugary dough to the right temperature without burning it, so it is important to be very careful. Looking at it you will immediately notice if it is starting to burn because it will become a very dark color, tending to black.
Step 2. Keep stirring until the sugar paste boils
Do not increase the heat and do not leave the pasta unattended. Stir continuously, without pausing, to make sure it doesn't stick to the pot. When the mixture reaches a boil, it will begin to reduce. When you see that it starts to boil it means that it is almost ready, but still wait for it to reach a lively boil.
If you have a cooking thermometer, use it to check that the sweetened dough reaches 121 ° C, corresponding to the doneness of the sugar called "big bubble"
Step 3. Drop a few drops of sugar paste onto a white surface
You can use a plate, a napkin, a sheet of paper or any other white object. The aim is to examine the hue of the sugared dough. When cooked, it must have a golden color. When it has reached a boil and has reached the required shade, turn off the heat. Even at this stage you must never stop mixing.
Step 4. Use the microwave if that's the only tool you have
Instead of the ingredients listed above, you will need to use 200g of sugar, 85g of honey and the juice of half a lemon (equal to about two tablespoons). Mix and blend these ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, then heat them for 120 seconds.
- Do not walk away while the microwave is in operation as you will need to stir the sugar paste every 20-30 seconds.
- After two minutes the sweetened paste is ready, let it cool slightly before using it to shave or put it in jars to keep it.
Part 3 of 3: Storing the Sugar Paste
Step 1. Let the sugared pastry cool
It is especially essential if you intend to use it immediately to shave. It should be hot, but not hot, or you could get badly burned. If you want to know how body sugaring is done, read this article. Even if you don't plan on using the sweetened paste right away, let it cool before transferring it to a jar.
Step 2. Pour it into a microwave safe container
It is important to be able to reheat it just before use and the simplest and quickest solution is to use the microwave oven. Once in jars, store it at room temperature to prevent it from hardening.
If you don't have a microwave, you can immerse the container in boiling water to reheat the sugary dough
Step 3. Reheat the sugared pastry when it's time to use it
If it has hardened a little, add a few drops of water before putting it in the microwave. Heat it so it is hot, but not hot. It is important to be very careful as it is easy to get burned. Note that when you reheat it, the sweetened dough will thicken slightly.
