Specialty Waxes in Auburn, AL
Rio Body Wax Auburn offers three specialty wax formulas — sugaring, cocoa waxing, and turmeric waxing — for clients who want a more natural, skin-nourishing hair removal experience. Each formula is available for Brazilian, body, and facial services and starts at $10 for add-ons.
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Three distinct botanical wax formulas, each with its own benefit. All are available for Brazilian, body, and most facial services.
Which Specialty Wax Is Right For You?
Use this guide to pick your formula — or ask your esthetician at check-in and they’ll recommend based on your skin that day.
| Sugaring | Cocoa Waxing | Turmeric Waxing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula | Sugar, lemon & water paste | Cocoa-infused hard wax | Turmeric hard wax |
| Application temp | Body temperature | Warm | Warm |
| Best for | Hypoallergenic needs, all skin types | Dry or dull skin, conditioning | Reactive skin, post-wax redness |
| Key skin benefit | Gentle, no breakage | Antioxidant conditioning | Reduces inflammation |
| Scent | Virtually none | Mild chocolate | Faint earthy spice |
| Brazilian starting price | $55 | $50 | $55 |
Not sure which to choose? Book any service and let your esthetician guide you at check-in.
Specialty Wax Pricing
Cocoa Waxing
| Cocoa Add-On | $10 |
| Eyebrows | $18 |
| Underarms | $17 |
| Full Body + Brazilian | $85 |
| Brazilian + Hydro Jelly | $70 |
| Brazilian | $50 |
Turmeric Waxing
| Upper Lip | $10 |
| Eyebrows | $20 |
| Underarms | $20 |
| Full Face | $60 |
| Brazilian + Hydro Jelly | $75 |
| Brazilian | $55 |
What Clients Say
★★★★★
“The cocoa Brazilian was amazing — my skin felt so soft after and there was barely any redness. I usually stay red for a day but not this time. The staff explained everything before starting, which I really appreciated as a first-timer.”— Amber D., Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Specialty waxes are hair removal formulas that go beyond standard hard wax by adding natural botanical ingredients. At Rio Body Wax Auburn, specialty options include sugaring (a paste of sugar, lemon, and water), cocoa waxing (chocolate-infused hard wax with antioxidants), and turmeric waxing (anti-inflammatory hard wax). Each has a different texture, application method, and skin benefit.
All three are gentler than conventional strip wax. Sugaring is the most hypoallergenic — it contains no synthetic resins or additives. Turmeric waxing is ideal if your skin tends to stay red or irritated after waxing. Cocoa waxing is a great choice for dry or dull skin, since the cocoa extract conditions as it removes.
Yes. There is no need to commit to one formula. Many clients try all three over time to see how their skin responds. Your esthetician can also recommend a formula based on your skin condition that day — for example, switching to turmeric if you have sunburn or recent irritation.
Slightly. Standard Brazilian waxing starts at $45. Brazilian sugaring and turmeric waxing start at $55, and Brazilian cocoa waxing starts at $50. For smaller areas the difference is typically $3–$5. The premium reflects the cost of the botanical ingredients in each formula.
Yes, subtly. Cocoa waxing has a mild, pleasant chocolate scent. Turmeric waxing has a faint earthy, spice-adjacent aroma. Sugaring paste is nearly scentless. None use synthetic fragrances, so they are generally well-tolerated even by clients sensitive to strong smells.
Ready to Try a Specialty Wax?
Book online or call us — we’ll help you choose the right formula at check-in.
125 1st Street, Unit B • Auburn, AL 36830