How to make sweetness

Sweetness

Halva or Aqidah is made sugar; To remove body hair, it is a safe, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly method, in addition to its benefits in hair removal, because hair takes 6-8 weeks to grow again, and it grows less rough than before, ^{[1] and} its results last longer than shaving using a razor. It does not require the use of strips of cloth, such as: waxing, and is a good choice for sensitive skin. Because of the components of the sweetness is non-toxic, and it is used at room temperature, and it can be made easily, and this article will mention the methods of making sweetness at home. ^[2]

Ways to make sweetness

Home sweet making methods are easy and simple, require natural ingredients present in the kitchen, and are used safely on all areas of the body where unwanted hair is present, and the methods are: ^[3]

First method

This is a simple home method for making sweetness at home, and the method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • 4 cups of sugar, or (2 cups of sugar + 2 cups of honey).
  • Half a cup of lemon juice.
  • Half a cup of water.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix all ingredients in a frying pan.
  • Heat on the stove over a low flame, until the sugar begins to bubble.
  • When the mixture turns golden brown , the sweetness is ready.
  • Leave the mixture to cool a little, and because it cools very quickly, it is preferable to put a bowl of hot water under the bowl of sweetness. To keep the sweetness liquid, but you should not apply it too hot; In order not to burn the skin.

The second method

This is another way of making homemade sweetness, and it requires brown sugar, and the method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • 2 cups brown sugar.
  • A cup and a half of lemon juice.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix the ingredients together in a frying pan, and place them on the stove over a low-heat flame, until the mixture boils and becomes a brownish concentrated solution.
  • Store in a plastic or glass jar.

The third method

Here's another simple method: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • A cup of sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  • 2 tablespoons of water .
  • Honey (optional).
• How to prepare:
  • Heat ingredients on a stove, over a low flame.
  • Keep stirring until the mixture does not burn.
  • Bring it to a boil, until the sugar dissolves and forms a clear solution of a light yellow color.
  • Put the mixture in a suitable jar, and keep it in the refrigerator; To use it when needed.

Fourth method

This is another way to make halawa, which contains brown sugar, and in the absence of it, it can be replaced with white sugar, and the method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • Juice from half a lemon.
  • A quarter cup of honey .
  • A cup of brown sugar.
• How to prepare:
  • Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Heat the mixture in the microwave for 1.5-3 minutes.
  • You must stop the microwave when bubbles appear, to get the mixture properly so that the mixture does not become very hot, and to obtain a mixture that is similar to the consistency of honey.

Fifth method

This is another way to make sweetness at home, by adding chamomile , and the method is: ^[4]

• the ingredients:
  • 4 chamomile tea bags.
  • 2 frying pans designated for preparing the sauce .
  • 2 cups of white or brown sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Half a cup of water.
  • Spoon.
  • Glass vase.
• How to prepare:
  • Place chamomile tea bags in a pan and add water to it, and leave it on the stove until it boils.
  • Turn off the stove after boiling, and leave the tea to steep for 30 minutes.
  • The bags are disposed of, and half a cup of chamomile tea is taken.
  • Add half a cup of water and half a cup of pre-prepared chamomile tea in another saucepan.
  • Add sugar and lemon to the previous liquids and mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.
  • Place the mixture on medium heat while continuing to stir.
  • It is left to boil for several additional minutes, until it becomes darker than it was originally.
  • Remove the sweetness from the stove and transfer to a glass bowl.
  • Leave it to cool until its temperature is warm so that it can be applied to the body.

Sixth method

This method is added to soy wax, and the method is: ^[5]

• the ingredients:
  • Small double boiler.
  • A cup of soy wax.
  • Wooden spoon.
  • A cup of brown sugar.
  • A cup of honey.
  • Half a cup of lemon juice.
  • Half a cup of water.
  • Candy thermometer.
  • Heat safe jar with lid.
• How to prepare:
  • Put the water in an outdoor boiler on the stove.
  • The inner kettle is placed on top of it when the water in the outer kettle boils.
  • In the inner kettle, place the soy wax , reduce the heat of the stove, and stir until the wax melts.
  • Add sugar and honey, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add water and lemon juice to the previous mixture while stirring.
  • The flame is heated up until the mixture reaches 230-240 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the mixture turns dark.
  • Pour the sweetness into a heat-safe jar after it is ready, and it can be used when its temperature reaches 110 ° F, or put in the refrigerator until use, and heated in the microwave upon use.

Hair removal tips

The following tips can be followed to remove hair with sweetness and reduce skin irritation after use, including: ^{[4] [3]}

• When the sweetness’s heat is safe, it is distributed on the skin using wooden ice cream sticks. Wax strips or clean cloth can be used to press the sweetness down for a few seconds, then remove it quickly and in a quick motion and against the direction of hair growth.
• A bowl containing warm water can be placed nearby and put the sweet pot over it; To keep it soft and flexible when using.
• Avoid exposing the skin on which the sweetness was applied to the sun; Because it is sensitive and prone to hyperpigmentation.
• Body peeling a few days before the sweetness. To soften the skin and relieve pain when removing hair, do not use exfoliating products or loofah for 24 hours after hair removal, and use a light scrub after 24 hours To remove dead skin that causes ingrown hair.
• Apply aloe vera gel or tea tree oil to the skin after hair removal; To calm him and relieve pain.
• Loose clothing should be worn after hair removal; Because tight clothing increases skin irritation and the problem of ingrown hair .
• If you have sensitive skin, you should avoid using sweetness during menstruation.
• When using the sweetness regularly, the skin will get used to it and will not be sensitive to it.

References

1. ↑ MH DYER (2017-7-18), “How to Make Sugar Honey Hair-Removal Wax” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2018-3-18. Edited.
2. ↑ "How to Use Body Sugaring Paste" , www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 2018-3-18. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b t w c h} StyleCraze (2017-12-4), "Waxing At Menu Home" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 2018-3-18. Edited.
4. ^ ^{A b} KIMBRY PARKER (2017-7-18), "How To To the Make the Sugar Wax At Menu Home" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2018-3-18. Edited.
5. ↑ JULIA MICHELLE (2017-7-18), “Soy-Based Wax Home Hair Removal” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2018-3-18. Edited.