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Welcome to the Apothecary

Herbal Skincare & Organic Sugaring, Straight From a Tennessee Homestead

Hi, I'm Jen — a Certified Master Herbalist and Naturopath, and the one-woman force behind JBHomemade Sugaring & Skin Care. Everything here is handmade in small batches on our 180-acre homestead: botanical skincare crafted from herbs I grow or source from local Amish farms, and organic sugaring paste made the old way, with just sugar, lemon, and water.

This blog holds 10+ years of tutorials, recipes, and behind-the-scenes homestead life — some of it a little dusty these days, but the plant wisdom in it still holds up. For the freshest updates, my full ingredient glossary, and the current shop, head over to the main site.

Updates from Etsy Shop for JBHomemadeShop this week!😁💬

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Sugaring Wax Natural Hair Removal for Thicker Hair 2 Oz - Sugaring Wax - Body Sugaring - Sugaring - Organic Hair Removal Wax by JBHomemadeShop

Sugaring Wax Natural Hair Removal for Thicker Hair 2 Oz - Sugaring Wax - Body Sugaring - Sugaring - Organic Hair Removal Wax

$5.99 USD

Sugaring wax is and organic, natural and gentle alternative to waxing and shaving. The sugaring hair removal method has been used for centuries dating back to ancient Egypt and that beauty guru Cleopatra, Persia, and Arabia. For individuals whose hairs naturally grow thin and those who have been faithful waxers and would like a natural alternative.Sugaring can be used by anyone who wants a natural alternative for hair removal. All hair types and skin types, including those with ...  

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Sugaring Paste Natural Hair Removal for Thicker Hair - 2 Oz - Sugaring Paste - Body Sugaring - Traditional Sugaring - Organic Hair Removal by JBHomemadeShop Sugaring Paste Natural Hair Removal for Thicker Hair - 2 Oz - Sugaring Paste - Body Sugaring - Traditional Sugaring - Organic Hair Removal

$5.99 USD

Sugaring paste is an organic, natural and gentle alternative to waxing and shaving. The sugaring hair removal method has been used for centuries dating back to ancient Egypt and that beauty guru Cleopatra, Persia, and Arabia. Beginners to Sugaring and those with thicker/coarse hair should start with sugaring paste.Sugaring can be used by anyone who wants a natural alternative for hair removal. All hair types and skin types, including those with eczema, psoriasis, even varicose ...  

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Sugaring Paste & Natural Pink Rose Petal Sugar Scrub Deluxe Bundle Save 10% - Sugaring Paste - Pink Rose Sugar Scrub - Oatmeal Mint Scrub by JBHomemadeShop  Sugaring Paste & Natural Pink Rose Petal Sugar Scrub Deluxe Bundle Save 10% - Sugaring Paste - Pink Rose Sugar Scrub - Oatmeal Mint Scrub

$44.98 USD

Sugaring Paste Deluxe Bundles are the same as our Sugaring Paste Deluxe Kits, just super-sized! Sugaring paste hair removal is a less painful, natural alternative to common methods of hair removal. Exfoliation is the key to getting the best results during your at-home sugaring hair removal sessions. In my experience and research, you will get better results from sugaring if you take the time to take care of your skin before and after your sugaring treatments at home. Exfoliation ...  

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Natural Red Rose Petal Scrub Sugaring Wax Deluxe Starter Kit by JBHomemadeShop
Natural Red Rose Petal Scrub Sugaring Wax Deluxe Starter Kit

$16.88 USD

The benefits of Red roses, Oatmeal and Sugaring Wax unite for a complete sugaring hair removal kit. The easy way to begin Body Sugaring at home, JBHomemade Sugaring Deluxe Starter Kits provide the perfect solution.Sugaring Wax Deluxe Starter kits provide everything you will need for sugaring hair removal at home successfully! You will receive a non-oil based oatmeal mint brown sugar scrub for before sugaring exfoliation, sugaring wax hair removal, Natural Red Rose Petal Scrub for ...  

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Ultra Hydrating Blemish Fighting Face Serum – Extra Moisturizing Acne Clearing Serum – Thyme Sunflower and Aloe Acne Serum - Acne Serum by JBHomemadeShop
Ultra Hydrating Blemish Fighting Face Serum – Extra Moisturizing Acne Clearing Serum – Thyme Sunflower and Aloe Acne Serum - Acne Serum by JBHomemadeShop

$12.99 USD

The cleansing and antiseptic properties of Thyme combine with protective, antioxidant properties of Sunflower Oil. This powerful combination is the base formula of JBHomemade's stimulating "Thyme Infused Sunflower Oil," and is what makes this remarkable product a must have, for your oily and blemish-prone skin.This specially formulated, all natural, plant-derived serum gives your skin a smoother looking appearance, fights acne, blemishes, and scars with Sunflower oil ...  

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Rose Water Face Toner - 100% Pure & Natural Flower Facial Cleanser - JBHomemade Rose Water – Rose Infusion Toner - Rose Hydrosol - 2.5 oz by JBHomemadeShop
Rose Water Face Toner - 100% Pure & Natural Flower Facial Cleanser - JBHomemade Rose Water – Rose Infusion Toner - Rose Hydrosol - 2.5 oz by JBHomemadeShop

$8.49 USD

All Natural Rose Water balances your skin's delicate pH levels as it naturally hydrates and conditions your skin. A special slow heating process draws out the purest and most potent Rose (Rosa Damascena) active elements to naturally soothe inflammation, prevent dryness and leave your complexion looking refreshed. It is also ideal as a makeup setting spray. Treating your skin with pure Rose Water means you will see all of the benefits without having to worry about any skin ...  

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More and more men and women are switching to sugaring! This week we have...

I'm getting lots of things done at JBHomemade Sugaring and Skin Care today! Lots of orders going out today for my shop! More and more men and women are switching to sugaring! This week we have Pure Aloe, Thyme infused Sunflower Blemish #Serum, Hollyhock Facial Mask, 20+ orders of #sugaring paste and a sugaring wax shipping to my awesome customers!☺♥ Check out more at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JBHomemadeShop

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Exclusive! How To Use Sugaring Wax Tutorial instructions

The most common question that is asked me about sugaring gel/wax?
"Is it just like waxing in a salon?"
Well...yes and no.
There are similarities, yes. But that's where it ends.
There are so many DIFFERENCES that I can not say that sugaring is
"just like waxing in a salon".
Here's a comparison chart: (Click to Enlarge)Sugaring vs Waxing chart comparisonSugaring vs Waxing chart comparison
SUGARING WAX: Do not confuse sugaring wax with the above-mentioned wax. The charts above include waxes used at salons (hot wax, resin wax, etc).
Here's the low down on sugaring wax:

Facts

Sugaring Wax / Gel

Temperature Just melted
Thickness Applied very thinly over large area
Application With a wooden spatula, butter knife
Or applicator provided
Direction of Application Against natural
growth direction
Direction of Removal With the natural
growth direction
Method of Removal With plastic, cloth
or paper strips
(I provide 2 denim strips)
Hair Thickness Thin/Dark/Light
Goal Temporary lasting up to
three to four weeks
Hair Length  Trim if longer than 1/4"
Ingredients Organic cane sugar
fresh organic lemon juice
Mountain Spring Water
No chemicals or resins
How do you do it? Well, it could not be easier!
• Warm your sugaring wax ever so slightly, preferably, in a bowl of hot water until the wax has the consistency of syrup or honey*
surprisedRemember it should be somewhat warm, but NEVER hot! surprised
• Always start with clean, exfoliated and dry skin**
• Apply a thin layer of cornstarch provided (or baby powder).
• Using the applicator provided spread a thin layer of the sugaring wax in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth in the desired area.
• Apply a denim strip.
•While holding the skin taut, rub the denim piece back and forth creating heat friction. This action ensures the sugaring wax can soak into your pores, coating hair follicles.
• QUICKLY remove the strip pulling in the SAME direction of the hair growth.
*Note: You can use a microwave in 10-second intervals not to exceed 30 seconds.
**It is highly recommended that you exfoliate your skin gently before sugaring.
See? Similar to waxing at a salon, but I would say, well for lack of better words, OPPOSITE! AND naturally gentle.

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How much sugaring paste should you use?

Many people have sent me messages regarding this question. How much sugaring paste should I use? Will the 2 oz be enough to do...____?

Well, there's a simple "rule of thumb" to figure that out.
The 8 oz sugaring paste SHOULD be enough to do both legs from ankle to above the knee four times. This, though does depends on your studies - watch the tutorials, read through the tips and tricks, do your research on the method itself (the spread 1,2,3 flick sugaring method) beforehand so that you are more acclimated with the method and don't waste the sugar by not performing the method correctly.
Remember the key - #1: smaller the area smaller the ball
and #2: more sensitive the area the smaller the ball
On the legs, you will want to use a ball about the size of a golf ball which is just about equivalent to 1 oz. This makes 2 oz just perfect for doing the legs once.

So, for the 8 oz, for instance, you will get 4 uses. (2 oz per legs session x 4).

SO with that being said -
Legs (and back) typically use a ball about the size of a golf ball equaling about 1 ounce (half the sample size 2 oz)
While for the bikini area you're going to use a ball about the size of a nickel to as little as a pencil eraser. You'll notice the new applicator has two ends - small and large rounded. You'll want to use the small end for the bikini area.
Then we have the underarms. You'll use a ball about the size of a nickel.
Then we can go even smaller - the upper lip will use about the size of a dime, while the eyebrows about the size of a pencil eraser!
(The applicator helps eliminate heat transfer from fingertips to sugar so the sugar lasts longer).

Hoping this finds you well and these lil tidbits are helpful!



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How do Sugaring and Exfoliation Work Together?

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Exfoliation is the key to the best sugaring treatment.
Sugaring is a less painful, more natural method of hair removal.
Sugaring in general is a hair removal, or epilation, technique that has been used for
centuries - all the way back to ancient Egypt and that beauty guru Cleopatra, persia and arabia!
In my experience and research, your skin will get better results from sugaring if:
You take the time to take care of your skin before and after your sugaring treatments at home.
Exfoliation is one of the key ways to keep your skin soft and happy between your hair removal treatments!
Exfoliation is when dead or old skin cells on the outermost surface of your skin are gently removed.
The healthiest way to do this is with natural skin products.
They should include small granules which rub away the old skin.
This will bring softer, younger skin cells to the surface.
This organic all natural hair removal paste is quite thick. It feels almost like taffy.
It is firm, but pliable. If you have not sugared before, it does takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, it truly is amazing.
This method is certainly much less painful than waxing, less messy (easily cleans up with warm water), and is much more beneficial for your skin.
This organic all natural hair removal gel/wax is the consistency of thick honey or syrup. Sugaring gel/wax is a less painful alternative to waxing.
This product is wonderful for anyone that would like a natural alternative
to body waxing without all the expense and hassle of going to the salon. The denim strips provided are reusable and washable by hand.
In my experience and research, your skin will get better results from sugaring if: You take the time to take care of your skin before and after your sugaring treatments at home. In my experience and research, your skin will get better results from sugaring if: You take the time to take care of your skin before and after your sugaring treatments at home.
Exfoliation is one of the key ways to keep your skin soft and happy between your hair removal treatments! Exfoliation is one of the key ways to keep your skin soft and happy between your hair removal treatments!
The healthiest way to do this is with natural skin products. They should include small granules which rub away the old skin. This will bring softer, younger skin cells to the surface.
The healthiest way to do this is with natural skin products. They should include small granules which rub away the old skin. This will bring softer, younger skin cells to the surface.
This organic all natural hair removal paste is quite thick. It feels almost like taffy. It is firm, but pliable. The benefit of using an organic paste is that you don't need to mess around with hair removal strips, only your fingers or applicator alone are needed! It is all-natural, requires no heat and no strips. Sugaring wax is a less painful alternative to resin/salon waxing. This sugaring gel/wax is recommended for those with naturally thinner hair and those who have a history of salon waxing.
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Each method naturally exfoliates
which is great in and of itself.
But you don't want the hair removal
sugaring to do all of the exfoliation.

 Why?

It's important to keep your skin exfoliated before and
after you begin your at home sugaring treatment.
This will assure only your unwanted hairs get removed.
If you keep your skin exfoliated and as fresh as possible,
your sugaring treatments will get the best results.
Sugaring by itself works great for natural exfoliation.
Yet, you don't want to clog the sugar with dead skin cells.
Your sugaring will last longer during use.
The sugar scrubs listed on my shop work in tandem with sugaring for hair removal.
They are perfect for routine exfoliation in your skincare regimen.
Whether you are sugaring at home for the first time or
maintaining your after care, your skin will be ready to go.
Now you can bundle your favorite sugar scrubs with your choice of hair removal and save 10%!
Fact: While being spread in the opposite direction of growth,
the sugar literally seeps into your follicles/pores.
This essentially "lubricates" the hair, allowing for gentle extraction.
~Quote Alexandria Professional
Go here to learn how to make your sugaring at home
or
I’ll make your sugaring paste for you! Order today and receive your sugaring in about a week. Starting at only $5.99

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