You heat hair removal wax beads until the granules melt into a smooth layer, apply it to clean, dry skin, and after it sets, pull it off in one swift motion. The Idema Cera hair removal wax beads is intended for the whole body.
How does hair removal wax in bead form work?
Bead wax comes as loose granules in the packaging instead of as a block or strip. You measure out exactly as much as you need and melt it in a wax heater. The Idema Cera is built around beeswax (Cera Alba), supplemented with hydrogenated resin and gum resin. Those resins make sure the layer closes smoothly around the hair, so you remove it in one motion without separate strips. So you work with the wax itself and don't need paper or fabric strips.
What steps do you follow to use the beads?
- Heat a portion of beads in a wax heater until fully melted into an even layer.
- Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist; the wax may feel warm but should not burn.
- Apply the wax with a spatula in the direction of hair growth, onto clean, dry skin.
- Let the layer cool for a few seconds until it no longer sticks to your finger.
- Pull the layer off against the direction of hair growth with a quick motion, while keeping the skin taut.
Work in small areas, so the wax doesn't set too hard before you pull it off. Remove any residue afterwards with a bit of skin oil.
Which skin type and body part is the wax for?
The wax isn't tailored to a single skin type and, according to the product information, is suitable for all skin types. It's intended for the whole body, so for legs, arms, underarms, back and bikini line. Because the packaging and instructions are generic and not in Dutch, this page sets out the method step by step. If you'd rather use a device than wax, take a look at hair removal or at the broader body care.
How do you prepare your skin and what do you do afterwards?
Make sure your skin is clean, dry and free of oil, because wax doesn't stick well to damp or greasy skin. Let the hair grow to about 5 mm, so the wax has enough grip to take the hair with it. Preferably work at room temperature and keep the skin taut with your free hand while pulling the wax off. Afterwards apply a soothing lotion and give your skin a day's rest before going into the sun or sauna, so any irritated spots can recover.
How long does the wax stay good?
Unopened, the wax stays good for more than 30 months. Once the packaging is opened, the shelf life is shorter, roughly a month, so buy an amount that suits how much you use. The packaging contains 1 kg of loose beads, that is 1000 g, enough for several sessions on the whole body.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | Loose beads |
| Base | Beeswax (Cera Alba) with resin |
| Colour | Pink |
| Volume | 1 kg (1000 g) |
| Suitable for | All skin types, whole body |
| Shelf life | Unopened more than 30 months |
Do you need a wax heater for beads?
Yes, you melt bead wax in a wax heater; in the microwave the layer won't heat evenly.
Can you reuse bead wax?
No, use a layer once and throw it away hair and all.
