facial wax, Cirene

Object/Artifact

-

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

facial wax, Cirene

Entry/Object ID

ACS-000070

Description

A chunk of cellophane-wrapped wax, from the Cirene brand.

Use

facial-hair removal

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

MINIL

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Edition

Cirene

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

box (bottom)

Transcription

ADVERTENCIA Nunca para usar bajo las axilas pues la piel es ahi demasiado sensible. Hágase una pequeña prueba en un brazo o una pierna para dominar bien el procedimiento. INSTRUCCIONES Derritase la cera al baño de María, a fuego lento. Dejese luego enfriar hasta quedar algo espesa. Empolvese bien la piel donde se desee eliminar el vello. Entonces, usando la espatula, apliquese la cera en fajas estrechas y en direccion contraria a la que crece el vello. Trátese de que la capa sea bastante gruesa en los bordes pues asi resultara mas facil quitarla. Cuando se note que se ha endurecido lo suficiente como para quitarla entera, sin romperla, desprendase de un tiron en la direcicon que grece el vello.

Language

Spanish

Translation

WARNING Never to use under the armpits as the skin is too sensitive there. Do a small test on an arm or a leg to master the procedure. INSTRUCTIONS Melt the wax in a bain-marie over low heat. Then let it cool until it is somewhat thick. Dust well the skin where you want to remove the hair. Then, using the spatula, apply the wax in narrow strips and in the opposite direction to that in which the hair grows. Try to make the layer thick enough at the edges to make it easier to remove. When you notice that it has hardened enough to be removed in its entirety, without breaking it, pull it off in the direction the hair grows.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Box: 7 x 7, Diameter of wax: 6 x 5

Height

3 cm

Width

7 cm

Depth

7 cm

Diameter

6 cm

Parts

wax, cellophane wrapping, box

Accessories

Accessory

wrap

Notes

cellophane wrap

Material

Wax, Cardboard

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez

Notes

owner

Person or Organization

MINIL

Notes

producer

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Notes

ownership

Related Entries

Notes

Cirene

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025