Waxing products are used for hair removal and can be made of various ingredients, including natural oils, honey extract, cocoa, olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil, lavender, chamomile, different fruits, and citric acids like lemon extract. These natural oils are enriched with vitamins that protect the skin, and some wax products are infused with argan oil, which carries enough Vitamin E to moisturize the skin while the wax is being applied. However, some wax products may contain potentially harmful ingredients such as parabens, oxybenzone, and certain antioxidants.
Professional waxes usually have a moderate-to-low concentration of artificial elements to prevent damage to the skin, which is inevitable in a process that puts a strain on the skin, no matter how minor. Wax formulas usually involve antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory components to protect the skin from infections, and some ingredients like almond oil and tamanu oil are added to provide these protective properties to the wax.
Pre-base waxing products are also used to hydrate the hair and prevent breakage during waxing. These products may contain allantoin, witch hazel extract, menthol, vitamin E, oat extract, and aloe vera.
Sugar wax is a paste made of sugar, water, and lemon juice, and it can be a good alternative to synthetic waxes for hair removal. Sugar wax does not contain any wax, and it is a combination of sugar, water, and lemon juice that forms a paste when heated together. People can be sensitive to ingredients in synthetic waxes, such as colors or fragrances, but sugar wax is made from little more than sugar and is generally considered a natural alternative to synthetic waxes.
