Today, we will be talking about waxing — which wax should you choose for your monthly grooming ritual. And what is all the fuss about rica wax vs. normal wax.
In this post, we will cover:
- What is Rica wax and its benefits
- What is normal or regular wax
- Differences between Rica Wax and Normal Wax
- Cost of Waxing Services at Urban Company
What is Rica Wax
Rica wax is actually a liposoluble wax manufactured by Italy-based company Rica. Liposoluble what? It is made of resin extracts and vegetable oils unlike regular or normal wax is made of sugar or honey. Because it’s all natural and no chemicals, Rica is the best wax for sensitive skin.
Benefits of Rica wax:
- Great for all skin types, normal, dry and even sensitive
- No redness post application as it is 100% Colophony free (the ingredient that causes redness or irritation)
- Hair removal is smooth and does not require re-application
- Hair growth slows down leading to less frequent waxing sessions
- Tan removal is an added advantage of Rica wax
- Little or negligible pain upon hair removal
- Pre and post-wax oils make waxing easy and non-sticky
- To know Rica wax price in India, check out the table at the end.
Normal or Regular wax
Regular wax has been around for ages. It is primarily made of sugar or honey but contains chemicals as well. It is not suitable for sensitive skin owing to the chemicals present.
Disadvantages of regular wax
- Does not remove hair completely even after multiple attempts
- Can cause redness, itchiness and bumps because of chemicals
- Is not suitable for sensitive skin
- Is sticky in nature as the primary components are sugar and honey
- Is painful as it’s ability to stick to the hair and pull it out completely is weak
Differences Between Rica Wax and Normal Wax
I strongly recommend that you go for Rica wax over Normal wax. Even though Rica wax is more expensive than normal wax, the price difference is nothing compared to the benefits of rica wax. And the reasons are:
Table: Rica Wax vs. Normal Wax
| Parameters | Rica Wax | Normal Wax |
| Hair removal | Swift, painless and no hair left behind | Painful, requires multiple application and still small hair are left behind |
| Skin types | It is suitable for all skin types and is highly recommended for sensitive skin | It is suitable for normal and dry skin only |
| Effect on skin | Leaves the skin soft and nourished because the wax is organic and pre-wax and post-wax oils are applied | Leaves the skin sticky and itchy with patches of redness and bumps |
| Flavours available | White Chocolate, Honey, Strawberry, Coconut, Milk, Aloe Vera, Green Apple | It has just variant available. |
Read more on Dos and Don’ts of Waxing
Cost of Waxing Services at Urban Company
| Waxing Service | Rica Wax Price | Normal Wax Price |
| Half arms | Rs 350 | Rs 225 |
| Full arms + underarms | Rs 899 (Underarms using Rica Peel-off wax) | Rs 459 |
| Under arms | Rs 225 (peel-off wax) | Rs 100 |
| Half legs | Rs 450 | Rs 275 |
| Full legs (no bikini line and no Brazilian) | Rs 999 | Rs 599 |
| Stomach | Rs 500 | Rs 325 |
| Back | Rs 540 | Rs 425 |
| Bikini line | Rs 349 (peel-off wax) | Rs 250 |
| Bikini wax | Rs 1,599 (peel-off wax) | Rs 999 |
| Full body (no bikini wax) | Rs 2,359 | Rs 1,580 |
*Prices are subject to change, please check the Urban Company app for updated prices.
