Moustache Wax Recipe

Moustache Wax Recipe - Homemade Moustache Wax Recipe

Moustache Wax Ingredients

• Beeswax


• Castor oil


• Double boiler


• A low tub or jar

Directions

• Grate or chop the beeswax in to small fine pieces and place them on to the upper part of a double boiler. You may also use a small saucepan inside a larger one instead of double boiler.


• Put the castor oil in to the beeswax in the ratio of 1:2, i.e. one part castor oil to two parts beeswax.


• Pour little amount of water into the bottom of the double boiler and transfer the pan over medium heat. Stir the wax and oil together until the wax melts, and a smooth, evenly blended mixture is formed.


• Remove the pan from the heat and shift the melted wax to a clean, shallow bowl or jar with a lid. Keep the bowl/jar aside, remove the lid and let the contents to cool.


• Now the wax is ready to be applied on the moustache or other unruly bits of hair. Make sure you cover the unused portions of wax and store at room temperature.

Other Moustache Wax Recipes

Moustache Wax Recipe #1
Ingredients

• ½ pound gum-arabic


• ½ pound oil soap


• 1 pint rose water


• 1 pound white wax


• 1 ounce attar bergamot


• ½ drachm attar thyme

Directions

In a saucepan, melt gum-arabic, oil soap, rose water and white wax. Stir continuously until it forms a uniform consistency. Now add bergamot and thyme for fragrance.

Moustache Wax Recipe #2
Ingredients

• Beeswax


• Petroleum jelly


• Coconut oil/shea butter


• Essential oils

Directions

Mix equal quantities of petroleum jelly and beeswax and melt in a double boiler. Now add coconut oil or shea butter (half in quantity of petroleum jelly or beeswax) to the mixture and heat until it melts completely. For an appealing fragrance, add few drops of essential oil once the mixture cools.

How to Use Moustache Wax?

The first step before applying the wax is to blow-dry the hair completely. After the moustache wax has cooled down, rub your finger tips lightly over the surface of the coagulated wax. Don't dip your finger into the wax container, as excess of wax may result in a greasy moustache. When your finger tips are lightly coated with wax, put them against the hair you want to shape. To spread the wax evenly, slightly run your fingers against the hair in the same direction as the hair grows naturally. After applying, shape and style the moustache with your fingers. Apply more wax if necessary, and to remove, wash the applied area with mild soap and rinse well with lukewarm water.

Applying excess of wax may give a messy or greasy look to the moustache, therefore, be careful while applying and remove the extras with cotton. The aforementioned moustache wax recipes will not only shape or tame an unruly moustache, eyebrows or other facial hair, but they also help to strengthen the hair by coating it with tough, shiny and protective covering.

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Bumps After Waxing

Bumps After Waxing - Red Bumps After Waxing

In case of sensitive skin, formation of red bumps after waxing may occur that might last for as long as 3-5 days. During this period, the skin bearing red bumps are quite prone to infection. The occurrence of bacterial or fungal infection can make the skin condition even worse.

Waxing can surely produce many adverse effects but the percentage of such sufferers is quite low. Not many women have to bear the aforementioned negative effects of waxing. Usually, all such ill-effects get resolved on their own within a couple of days without heading towards further worsening of the skin condition. Also, waxing is painful but the pain is surely within the limits of tolerance. However, if you have a sensitive skin and you fear that you may develop bumps on skin after waxing, you can try some preventive and treatment measures for it.

How to Prevent Bumps After Waxing?

• Around 1-2 days before and during menstruation and during pregnancy, your skin becomes more sensitive, and thus is quite susceptible to cuts and bruises. Thus, it is better to avoid waxing under such conditions.


• In case, you are on medicines such as accutane and Retin A, you should avoid waxing your skin. This is because these drugs tend to increase the risk of lifting-off of the skin. You need to be stop taking accutane and Retin A for at least 6 and 2 months respectively to wax your skin safely.


• Skin exfoliation also tends to increase the risk of lift-off of the skin. Therefore, you should avoid waxing on the day you have exfoliated the upper layers of your skin.


• Take a non-prescription pain killer and antihistamine a half hour prior to waxing. This will lessen the chances of pain and swelling.


• When you panic, your hair follicles contract. Shrunk or contracted hair follicles are more susceptible to damage by waxing. Therefore, try to keep yourself calm and relaxed. This will help you in preventing yourself from negative after effects such as bumps after waxing.


• Removal of coarse hair from their follicles often result in bleeding. It is quite normal, so don't worry. You may try rubbing ice cubes to get some comfort.


• Many beauty salons apply an after wax lotion to reduce the discomfort and pain. Make sure that the lotion does not contain mineral oils as they clog skin pores, which in turn results in acne breakouts. If possible, take a grapeseed oil to apply on the skin after waxing to provide comfort to yourself.

How to Get Rid of Red Bumps After Waxing?

• Wash the waxed skin gently and softly. Do not use abrasive body scrubs and chemical-based body soaps as they may irritate the affected skin even more.


• Keep the affected body part always covered with cotton clothes to minimize the chances of it getting dirty and dusty. This will reduce the need to wash your skin frequently.


• Stay in a cool place to avoid sweating which can make the matter even worse.


• Take non-prescription medicines that are painkillers, non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory to reduce pain, redness and swelling from the waxed body part. Some examples of such medicines are Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin or naproxen. Follow the usage directions given on their packs.


• Immediately after getting your skin waxed, dip a cotton ball in witch hazel and rub it on. It is a topical liquid that produces a soothing effect and reduces irritation and inflammation on the skin. For better results, apply aloe vera gel on the waxed skin after rinsing off witch hazel.


• Use a quality moisturizing lotion for sensitive skin to keep the waxed skin hydrated. This will speed up the natural process of healing of reddened and swollen skin.


• You may use a cold compress to get some relief from pain, skin irritation and inflammation.


• Take a warm shower fro the next 3-4 days. This will produce a soothing and comforting effect on the waxed skin. Make sure that the water is warm and not hot or you will end up with other skin complications like burns.


• Always wear a sunscreen lotion before going out. This is necessary to protect the waxed skin as its sensitivity to sun light has been increased to some extent by exfoliation.

In spite of all these side effects of waxing, majority of women who go for hair removal from different parts of body, consider waxing as the best bet. This is because, it enables you to enjoy smoothness, softness and freshness along with a hair-free skin for a time period longer than other methods of hair removal like shaving and depilatory creams. In addition to this, waxing produces longer lasting effects, i.e., waxing the skin on a regular basis tends to retard the rate of hair growth over a period of time. It means that waxing gradually works to impart you a skin that is naturally free from hair or has less hair. Thus, you see that the benefits of body hair removal by waxing are amazing, and you should consider opting for it to get rid of unwanted hair. Hope, the present article on 'bumps after waxing' comes to your help in keeping your skin free from hair as well as discomfort.

Bumps After Waxing

Bumps After Waxing - Red Bumps After Waxing

In case of sensitive skin, formation of red bumps after waxing may occur that might last for as long as 3-5 days. During this period, the skin bearing red bumps are quite prone to infection. The occurrence of bacterial or fungal infection can make the skin condition even worse.

Waxing can surely produce many adverse effects but the percentage of such sufferers is quite low. Not many women have to bear the aforementioned negative effects of waxing. Usually, all such ill-effects get resolved on their own within a couple of days without heading towards further worsening of the skin condition. Also, waxing is painful but the pain is surely within the limits of tolerance. However, if you have a sensitive skin and you fear that you may develop bumps on skin after waxing, you can try some preventive and treatment measures for it.

How to Prevent Bumps After Waxing?

• Around 1-2 days before and during menstruation and during pregnancy, your skin becomes more sensitive, and thus is quite susceptible to cuts and bruises. Thus, it is better to avoid waxing under such conditions.


• In case, you are on medicines such as accutane and Retin A, you should avoid waxing your skin. This is because these drugs tend to increase the risk of lifting-off of the skin. You need to be stop taking accutane and Retin A for at least 6 and 2 months respectively to wax your skin safely.


• Skin exfoliation also tends to increase the risk of lift-off of the skin. Therefore, you should avoid waxing on the day you have exfoliated the upper layers of your skin.


• Take a non-prescription pain killer and antihistamine a half hour prior to waxing. This will lessen the chances of pain and swelling.


• When you panic, your hair follicles contract. Shrunk or contracted hair follicles are more susceptible to damage by waxing. Therefore, try to keep yourself calm and relaxed. This will help you in preventing yourself from negative after effects such as bumps after waxing.


• Removal of coarse hair from their follicles often result in bleeding. It is quite normal, so don't worry. You may try rubbing ice cubes to get some comfort.


• Many beauty salons apply an after wax lotion to reduce the discomfort and pain. Make sure that the lotion does not contain mineral oils as they clog skin pores, which in turn results in acne breakouts. If possible, take a grapeseed oil to apply on the skin after waxing to provide comfort to yourself.

How to Get Rid of Red Bumps After Waxing?

• Wash the waxed skin gently and softly. Do not use abrasive body scrubs and chemical-based body soaps as they may irritate the affected skin even more.


• Keep the affected body part always covered with cotton clothes to minimize the chances of it getting dirty and dusty. This will reduce the need to wash your skin frequently.


• Stay in a cool place to avoid sweating which can make the matter even worse.


• Take non-prescription medicines that are painkillers, non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory to reduce pain, redness and swelling from the waxed body part. Some examples of such medicines are Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin or naproxen. Follow the usage directions given on their packs.


• Immediately after getting your skin waxed, dip a cotton ball in witch hazel and rub it on. It is a topical liquid that produces a soothing effect and reduces irritation and inflammation on the skin. For better results, apply aloe vera gel on the waxed skin after rinsing off witch hazel.


• Use a quality moisturizing lotion for sensitive skin to keep the waxed skin hydrated. This will speed up the natural process of healing of reddened and swollen skin.


• You may use a cold compress to get some relief from pain, skin irritation and inflammation.


• Take a warm shower fro the next 3-4 days. This will produce a soothing and comforting effect on the waxed skin. Make sure that the water is warm and not hot or you will end up with other skin complications like burns.


• Always wear a sunscreen lotion before going out. This is necessary to protect the waxed skin as its sensitivity to sun light has been increased to some extent by exfoliation.

In spite of all these side effects of waxing, majority of women who go for hair removal from different parts of body, consider waxing as the best bet. This is because, it enables you to enjoy smoothness, softness and freshness along with a hair-free skin for a time period longer than other methods of hair removal like shaving and depilatory creams. In addition to this, waxing produces longer lasting effects, i.e., waxing the skin on a regular basis tends to retard the rate of hair growth over a period of time. It means that waxing gradually works to impart you a skin that is naturally free from hair or has less hair. Thus, you see that the benefits of body hair removal by waxing are amazing, and you should consider opting for it to get rid of unwanted hair. Hope, the present article on 'bumps after waxing' comes to your help in keeping your skin free from hair as well as discomfort.

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Homemade Wax

Homemade Wax - Homemade Wax using Sugar

Ingredients

• Granulated sugar - 2 cups


• Lemon juice - ¼ cup


• Water - ¼ cup

Procedure

• Take a saucepan and mix sugar and lemon juice in it.


• Put it on a low flame.


• Make sure you stir the mixture every now and then.


• Turn the flame off once the contents turn into a thick brown-colored liquid.


• You must remember that this hot wax can burn your skin, so wait till it cools off.

Homemade Wax using Brown Sugar

Ingredients

• Brown sugar - 1 cup


• Lemon juice - ¼ cup


• Honey - ¼ cup


• Molasses - a pinch


• Cornstarch - a pinch

Procedure

• Take a saucepan or a skillet and mix lemon juice, honey, molasses and sugar in it.


• You could put it on a low flame or you could also mix the ingredients and put them into a microwave safe bowl.


• If you are using a microwave, start by pouring the sugar in a microwave safe bowl.


• Mix honey and molasses into it.


• Put this bowl into the microwave for about 3-4 minutes.


• Take the bowl out and add lemon juice into it and stir.


• Now place the bowl again into the microwave.


• Remove it once the sugar has dissolved completely and it has a smooth consistency.


• Use a glass jar to store this mixture.


• Before applying this wax, dust the area with cornstarch and then apply this homemade wax for hair removal.

Waxing Tips

Now that you know how to make homemade wax, you don't need to go to a beauty parlor for hair removal, you could apply this homemade wax at home. Are you aware of the waxing techniques? Not doing it in the right manner might irritate your skin. So, use these waxing tips so that you don't end up damaging your skin.

• Once you have prepared the wax, let it cool and use hot water warmers to warm it.


• Check the temperature before applying it on your skin. It should not be boiling hot.


• Use a butter knife to apply wax. Make sure you apply it in the direction of your hair's growth.


• Now you need to place the waxing strip and pull it against the direction of hair growth.


• Washing the area with cold water or wiping it with a damp cloth will soothe the skin.


• Since waxing can rob the skin off its natural oils, you need to apply a moisturizer to your skin.


• Since wax is sticky, it is advisable to spread an old bed sheet while waxing otherwise wax might drip all over the place and make it messy.