Paraffin baths for hands and feet: benefits, how to make at home

The principle of operation of paraffin baths

What happens to the skin of the hands and feet during the procedure:

Intensive moisturizing of the skin. Paraffin is applied to the desired parts of the body only in a warm, almost hot form. By warming up the epidermis, it “forces” the pores to expand and the sweat glands to actively function. Sweat is released, but the paraffin film prevents it from evaporating from the surface of the dermis; moisture has only one way out - to be absorbed into the skin again.

Active removal of toxins from dermal cells. This happens due to the acceleration of blood circulation and lymph flow. Yes, paraffin also prevents toxins from evaporating from the surface of the treated parts of the body, but their molecules are much heavier and therefore are not able to “return” back.
Relief leveling. The product in question wraps quite tightly around the arms and legs, literally squeezing the skin, slightly stretching it. With regular procedures, it is possible to get rid of sagging skin and shallow wrinkles, which can be associated not only with problems in the functioning of internal organs and systems, but also with age-related changes.

We recommend reading about the procedures at the spa. You will learn about what procedures are carried out in the spa salon to care for the face, hair, body, hands, and comprehensive programs. And here is more information about how to care for the skin of your hands.

How to use cold paraffin for hands correctly

How to use paraffin correctly? There is also cold paraffin therapy for hands, which has a low melting point of the substance. The consistency of this substance is creamy. It is easy to apply to the skin and distribute using massage movements. The peculiarity of the effect is the ability to retain body heat. At the same time, the substance contains a high level of active components that moisturize and nourish the epidermis.

Advantages of the “cold” method:

Saves time, since the cosmetic substance does not need to be heated before starting the procedure.
No additional equipment is required, so you don’t have to spend money on buying a heating bath.
The procedure is much more hygienic, because each client is assigned his own portion of the cream. In addition, since in this case there is no need for a bath for paraffin therapy, the risk of catching any infections is automatically reduced (you do not have to dip your palms into a common container).
Suitable for people suffering from arterial hypertension and varicose veins.
It has a cooling effect, which is especially important during the hot season.

Cold paraffin for hands is considered more common for cosmetic procedures at home.

On video how cold paraffin therapy for hands is done:

The use of cold paraffin therapy allows the epidermis to remain moisturized and velvety for a long time. In addition, such paraffin is much safer than hot paraffin. The procedure is allowed 1-2 times every 7 days.

Paraffin hand masks are an excellent opportunity to restore your hand skin to its former beauty and elasticity. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with paraffin therapy for the face in this material.

What else to buy for the procedure

There is no need to rack your brains about this now. Most stores and online stores will offer you ready-made kits, which will include a paraffin bath, paraffin itself in the required quantity, cellophane and cloth gloves and socks. Additionally, you can immediately buy a product for easily removing paraffin from surfaces. This will make the cleaning process easier for you many times over.

Thanks to this product, you will no longer need to scrub or scrape paraffin or wax from surfaces. It will be enough to simply wipe them with a napkin soaked in the product.

Paraffin therapy kits

Today, the beauty industry has simplified skin care at home as much as possible, and paraffin treatments can be performed using special paraffin therapy kits. A set for paraffin therapy can consist of cosmetic paraffins separately for the care of hands, feet and face, cosmetics - antiseptic sprays, thermal lotions, nourishing creams, peeling scrubs, masks, etc.

But the main thing in the set, of course, is a paraffin and wax heater and a paraffin therapy bath. The sets can be equipped with only a heater, they can have a separate bath for hands, feet or face; there are also combined bath-heaters. It is especially nice that the sets are additionally equipped with various accessories, for example, a holder for a container with paraffin, thermal gloves, plastic bags, gauze face masks, cosmetic brushes, spare jars for heating paraffin, etc.

Kaplinskaya Anna Olegovna

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How to make baths at home correctly

You can perform paraffin therapy at home. To obtain a guaranteed effect, you must first cleanse the skin of impurities. It is best to use a scrub for this. After this, treat the skin with a moisturizing cream. The application of vitamins A and E is also beneficial.

Before doing this, it is important to prepare the following materials:

cosmetic paraffin;
bath;
plastic gloves;
woolen mittens;
balm or hand cream with a moisturizing effect.

It will also be interesting to learn about effective recipes for homemade hand creams.

You can purchase cosmetic paraffin at any pharmacy or cosmetic store. After preparing all the materials, you can begin the procedure:

Melt the main product by placing it in a water bath. This must be done extremely carefully. If a little water gets into the paraffin, you may suffer thermal injury. It is best to melt the product in an enamel container if you do not have a special bath. Heat paraffin at a temperature of 50-55 degrees.
After the product has completely melted, pour it into another container, where your pens will be.
Before stirring the molten mass, you need to make sure that the paraffin has cooled to the required temperature. Dip your hands into the bath for a few minutes and then take them out. Wait 15 seconds and dip again. The number of repetitions is 5-10 times.
If you follow all the instructions, you can wear plastic gloves. You won’t be able to do this on your own, so forget that you had help.
Wear terry gloves over the mittens. After waiting 15 minutes, remove them and remove the frozen paraffin.

In the video, how much does a paraffin hand bath cost:

Benefit

In short, paraffin therapy has the following positive qualities:

makes the skin silky and smooth, so it looks younger;
relieves peeling and redness;
improves natural blood flow and lymph outflow;
maximizes pore expansion to remove waste and toxins from the body;
saturates the skin with vitamins found in cosmetic paraffin.

Experts advise doing paraffin baths for your hands every week, and every woman will see a positive result after the first procedure: the skin becomes more elastic, smoother, even fine wrinkles are smoothed out.

Paraffin therapy for hands: contraindications

Any cosmetic procedure has its contraindications:

1. Cold paraffin is recommended to be used with caution by persons who are allergic to this product.

2. Pregnant women should also avoid paraffin baths for a while.

3. This procedure should not be performed on those who have deep scratches or cuts on their skin, nail fungus or ulcers.

Paraffin hand baths

Why is paraffin useful?

Reviews from cosmetologists and women unanimously confirm that paraffin baths for the skin of the hands have an incredible softening and regenerating effect. What is it based on? The thing is that paraffin molecules contain a large amount of hydrogen, which is beneficial for the skin.

Paraffin, similar to natural beeswax, is a mixture of organic solids (hydrocarbons) and was first discovered in petroleum by scientist Carl Reichenbach. But you and I are more interested in how paraffin acts on the skin of your hands and how to properly make paraffin baths at home.

The effectiveness of this product is based on the following effects:

hydration;
skin cleansing;
smoothing.

Paraffin baths moisturize due to the fact that the temperature of the skin covered with a layer of paraffin increases by an average of 1-2°C. This, in turn, leads to a kind of greenhouse effect, to the release of moisture. The paraffin film prevents it from evaporating, and the skin of the hands is effectively moisturized and the moisture balance is restored.

The thermal effect causes the blood to move more intensely in all layers of the skin of the hands, and at the same time the lymph. Thanks to this, harmful substances and various toxins are eliminated - the skin is cleansed.

And finally, when the paraffin film cools, it slightly compresses the surface of the skin, providing a smoothing and leveling effect. Reviews from satisfied women who have already tried this procedure at home only confirm this, and the network is full of videos on this topic.

Step-by-step paraffin application procedure

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Necessary materials, devices:

paraffin melting tray
cosmetic paraffin
brush
plastic bags
mittens

You will need special cosmetic paraffin, which is used in manicures and pedicures and has an elastic texture. You can buy regular paraffin at the pharmacy and add a little mineral oil to it, which will make the product soft and more nutritious. You don’t have to add oil; in this case, the cooled and hardened paraffin will simply crumble when removed.

Tip: Pre-exfoliate your hands, this will better prepare the skin to receive heat and nutrients.

Attention! Before you begin, wash your hands well with soap and dry them thoroughly - hot paraffin should not be applied to wet skin

Place the paraffin in the bath, turn on the heat and wait until it melts.
Turn off the device and wait until the temperature becomes tolerable to the touch.
Dipping your brush into the bath, gently spread the paraffin over your hand. As soon as the mass begins to harden, turn the device back on to heat.
Apply two or three layers, put the bag on your hand, then a mitten.
Leave for 15-20 minutes until completely cooled.
Remove the potholder and cellophane, remove the paraffin.
Repeat on the other hand.
When finished, wipe your hands with a dry cloth, removing excess oil, and apply moisturizer.

Video tutorial on how to do paraffin therapy for hands at home:

Paraffin applications are an excellent addition to a wet trim manicure, since the process softens hard, dry cuticles and hangnails very well. After paraffin therapy, the skin of the hands noticeably brightens, becomes soft, all wrinkles are smoothed out, overly noticeable and protruding veins disappear from the surface. Your hands look young and well-groomed.

Paraffin therapy for hands is the most effective procedure for restoring and rejuvenating the skin. It is also an excellent addition to trim manicures, as the process softens hard, dry cuticles and hangnails. It is more convenient to perform this spa treatment in the company of friends. In this situation, paraffin therapy will be more pleasant and sincere. Communicate, help each other and be beautiful.

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How to choose the right bath and cosmetic wax

When purchasing, you need to pay attention to:

The volume and size are selected depending on which parts of the body you will perform paraffin therapy on: arms, elbows, legs. For hands, it is enough to purchase a 2-liter bath; for feet, a larger bath is needed.
Heating time – the faster the paraffin heats up, the better. This can save time and energy. Today there are baths on the market whose heating time ranges from 90 minutes to 4 hours.
The presence of a thermostat that will indicate when the paraffin reaches the desired temperature and will maintain it.
A filter that performs a cleaning function and frees paraffin from unnecessary particles. The filter will also simplify the procedure for cleaning the bath.
Stability – it is better if the bath is made of anti-slip material or has suction cups on its bottom.
Price. In pharmacies and specialized stores, paraffin therapy baths are offered at a fairly high price; you can save money by purchasing it in an online store.

Where to buy inexpensively

TNL, Paraffin bath (3 l) South Korea - 2400 rub. - the most popular model.
Depilflax, cosmetic paraffin 500 g, rose Paraffin for dry and chapped skin of hands and feet. Deeply nourishes the skin. Spain - 385 rub.
TNL, Paraffin Milk and Honey, 350 g Will make the skin of your hands and feet soft and silky thanks to the oils, vitamins, and mineral components included in the composition. South Korea - 264 rub.
Cold paraffin ARAVIA Professional, Cream paraffin “Natural”, 270 ml Cream paraffin with milk proteins and cottonseed oil for the “cold” paraffin therapy procedure. Russia - 450 rub.
Start Epil, Cream-paraffin “Fruit sherbet”, 150 ml Cream-paraffin with orange extract and mango and shea butters for “cold” paraffin therapy. — 300 rub.

Aliexpress

Spa Paraffin Bath for hands and feet (2 l) + 300 g of paraffin for hands - 2500 rub.
Paraffin bath for hands and feet (5 l) - 2800 rub.
Paraffin for hot paraffin therapy 450 g China - 739 rub.

When choosing paraffin, it is recommended to give preference to wax without fragrances and dyes if you are prone to allergic reactions. In other cases, you can choose wax according to your personal taste.

Cosmetic wax is sold in packages of 450 g. This volume is quite enough for 6 procedures. It is worth noting that if no one except you uses paraffin, it can be reused. Information about this is indicated on the packaging of cosmetic wax.