Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Combine the sugar, lemon juice and water in a heavy saucepan and heat on low. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature; remove from heat once it reaches 250 degrees.
2

Allow the mixture to cool enough to spread onto the skin without burning. Test it on the palm of your hand.
3

Apply the mixture to your legs with a tongue depressor.
4

Cover the area of your leg that has the mixture on it with strips of cotton.
5

Allow the sugar mixture to set for a few minutes.
6

Grip the bottom of the cloth strip and pull upward against the direction of the hair in a fast, swift movement.
7

Repeat with the remaining areas of your legs.