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Paraffin is a substance with a waxy structure that has the ability to accumulate heat and gradually transfer it to surrounding tissues. Even when heated by 80% (up to 60-90 °C), this material does not cause burns, and its active components easily penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. That is why it is used in cosmetology: paraffin wrap allows patients to get rid of extra pounds, improve skin condition and overall well-being.

Paraffin bath for hands and feet - how the procedure works

A paraffin bath for hands and feet is a procedure in which the limbs are immersed in a container filled with heated paraffin to deeply moisturize the skin of the limbs.
Hands or feet are lowered into a bath of molten paraffin several times: each time after the previous layer has hardened, to create the next paraffin layer (usually 3-5 layers are made). If you have dry skin on your hands or feet, or have cracked skin, then a paraffin bath for your hands and feet is an excellent solution to these problems. Cosmetic paraffin in the molten state creates an air- and waterproof film on the skin, which facilitates the penetration of oils contained in the cosmetic paraffin itself into the deeper layers of the skin.

Paraffin therapy for hands and feet: video

Therefore, paraffin hand baths - reviews confirm this - are very well suited for soothing and healing chapped skin, especially in the autumn-winter period, when exposure to weather conditions has a detrimental effect on the condition of the skin of the hands. And it’s not at all necessary to go to the salon for this, because... It's very easy to make paraffin hand baths at home.

Both in the salon and at home the procedure will be absolutely the same. In salons, paraffin therapy for hands, the price ranges from 500-800 rubles per procedure. All you need is to purchase a paraffin bath once and periodically replenish your supplies of cosmetic paraffin. Below we will describe in detail how to make paraffin baths for hands or feet.

Paraffin therapy at home - what is needed for this

If you really like the paraffin therapy procedure, but you don’t have time to constantly visit beauty salons, then you can set up a salon at home. Paraffin therapy for hands at home requires only a few things:

• A paraffin therapy bath for hands and feet can be bought on the Internet for relatively little money (from 2,500 rubles).
• Cosmetic paraffin - you can also buy it on the Internet or in a pharmacy. For cosmetic paraffin, the price at the pharmacy starts from 220 rubles per 450 ml. To start using a paraffin bath, you will first have to fill it with 1.5 kg of paraffin, and then add it as you use it. As a rule, 450 grams of paraffin is enough for 4-6 procedures for hands or 2-4 procedures for feet.

Paraffin bath for hands and feet – which one is better to choose?

Many may have completely reasonable questions - how to choose a paraffin bath, what you need to pay attention to when purchasing, what a comfortable bath for paraffin therapy should look like. So, a good and comfortable paraffin bath for hands and feet should -

• Have sufficient volume and size so that you can freely put your arms, elbow or feet into it. So, a volume of 1500-2000 ml is usually sufficient if you are going to use the bath only for your hands. More volume is already needed for the legs, but again it all depends on your build.

• Have a quick heating function - different baths have different heating times for paraffin (from 1.5 to 4 hours). Of course, the faster the paraffin heats up, the more convenient and better it is for you.

• Have a paraffin heating indicator - as well as a thermostat to maintain the desired temperature.

• Have a filter on the bottom to collect unwanted particles and make it easier to clean the bath itself, as well as a lid for the bath so you can store cooled cosmetic paraffin directly in it.

• To be resistant to tipping over - it is best if it is attached to the surface of a table or floor using suction cups.

• Have an affordable price - you can buy paraffin baths for hands and feet on the Internet ranging from 2500 to 4500 rubles.

What paraffin baths do we recommend ? On the Russian market, the choice of paraffin baths for home (and not for salon) use is small, and is represented by only a few manufacturers, most of which are of unknown origin. We have noted 2 models, the manufacturers of which provide more or less complete specifications, and which are quite convenient for use at home -

• Bath "Gezatone WW3500" (Fig. 4) is a paraffin bath from a French manufacturer at a price of about 4,000 rubles).

• Bath for paraffin therapy “Harizma” (Fig. 5) - from a Chinese manufacturer, priced from 2,500 rubles.

Both baths heat up paraffin in 1.5-2 hours, have a volume of about 2000 ml, with a minimum paraffin level of 1500 ml. Also, these paraffin baths are equipped with thermostats that allow you to heat and maintain the temperature of the paraffin within 52-70 degrees.

Which cosmetic paraffin to choose?

Cosmetic paraffin is made with the addition of oil essences, various fragrances, and dyes. Therefore, choosing which cosmetic paraffin to buy depends on your personal taste, aesthetic and olfactory preferences. Often additional aroma oils are added to cosmetic paraffin: lemon, jasmine, peach, aloe, rose, green tea, lavender and others.

Most often, cosmetic paraffin is sold in 450 ml packaging. This volume is enough for 4-6 procedures. However, keep in mind: to carry out the first procedure, the paraffin bath must be immediately filled with approximately 1500 ml of paraffin.

Important: if you are going to make paraffin hand baths at home only for yourself, then after the procedure the paraffin can be added back to the bath and reused. And if someone else (except you) uses a paraffin bath, then the paraffin removed from the skin must be thrown away. Sometimes the manufacturer of cosmetic paraffin writes whether this type of paraffin is suitable or not for reuse (24stoma.ru).

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Thermal applications with ozokerite and paraffin are used in physiotherapy.
Thermal applications with ozokerite and paraffin are used in physiotherapy. Biologically active mineral substances penetrating through the pores of the skin have a healing effect. Chemical compounds activate blood circulation, regeneration processes of damaged tissues, relieve muscle spasms, and have an anti-inflammatory effect.

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Paraffin therapy at home - method of implementation

First, heat the cosmetic paraffin in a bath to the required melting temperature (50-65 degrees). Modern paraffin baths are equipped with special sensors that heat the paraffin to the desired temperature and turn off the heating. Cosmetic paraffin from different manufacturers may have different heat capacity, and therefore the heating temperature may differ slightly (the recommended temperature is indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions).

Thus, it will not be possible to overheat the paraffin. But just in case, check the temperature of the heated paraffin on the back of your hand - you should feel warm, but not burning. The sequence of your further actions is

1. Remove all jewelry and jewelry from your fingers.
2. Wash and dry the skin on the treated area thoroughly. Keep in mind that the clearer the skin, the longer you can use the same paraffin for subsequent treatments.

3. Treating the surface of the skin with cream. In general, this stage is performed only at your request, and is not mandatory, because Cosmetic paraffin already contains skin-moisturizing oils. The advantage of pre-treatment with cream is that the hardened paraffin will then be easier to remove.
4. Relax your arm or leg and slowly immerse it in a paraffin bath with heated liquid paraffin for 10 seconds. Lower your hand slowly and carefully, without touching the walls and bottom of the bath, so as not to get burned (Fig. 11-12).

5. Remove your hand/foot from the bath and wait a few seconds until the paraffin hardens and stops dripping.
6. Place the limb back into the bath and remove it after a few seconds.
7. Repeat until the arm/leg is covered with several layers of paraffin (usually 3-5 layers).
8. After this, wrap the limb in cling film or put a plastic bag on it (Fig. 13).

9. Wrap the limb in a terry towel on top to increase the duration of the thermal effect.
10. Rest like this for about 15-30 minutes, imagining how the skin on your hands (or feet) becomes soft, tender and moisturized.
11. After 15-30 minutes, simply remove the frozen paraffin from your arm or leg. You can put it back in the bath to use next time (Fig. 14). Next, enjoy moisturized and soft skin on your hands or feet.

Paraffin-ozokerite applications

Paraffin-ozokerite applications are an effective method of heat treatment using a natural mineral of petroleum origin, which has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and decongestant effect. This method is successfully used to treat arthritis, joint injuries, cholecystitis, skin diseases, female and male genitalia.

Ozokerite and paraffin have high heat capacity and minimal thermal conductivity. It slowly cools down, giving off heat to the body area, while in addition to thermal, it has a mechanical and chemical effect.

In the area where the application is applied, the body temperature rises, the skin is slightly compressed due to the decrease in volume of the ozokerite itself as it cools. Thus, heat penetrates even deeper into the tissues, helping to accelerate metabolism and activate blood circulation, and biologically active substances penetrate the blood through the skin and are distributed throughout the body.

Due to their unique properties, paraffin-ozokerite applications are used in various fields of medicine. Most often they are used to treat diseases of the joints, ligaments, muscles, diseases of the stomach, skin, diseases of the female and male genital organs.

Among the main indications for paraffin-ozokerite treatment :

• arthritis, arthrosis, neuritis, radiculitis, joint and muscle injuries;
• cholecystitis, gastritis, colitis;
• adhesions;
• pneumonia, inflammatory diseases of the ear, nose and throat;
• scars, ulcers and wounds;
• gynecological diseases, including infertility.

How to make a paraffin face mask correctly -

Important: for the procedure, only special cosmetic wax is used specifically for the face, intended specifically for use at home.
You must carefully read the instructions for the wax, and pay special attention to the temperature to which it needs to be heated. Paraffin facial therapy: video

How is the procedure performed? –

1. The skin of the face and neck must be cleansed with a special cleanser. Thorough washing ensures that dirt, dust, and traces of cosmetics do not clog pores and cause inflammation.
2. Before applying a paraffin face mask, reviews from some cosmetologists recommend applying a cosmetic cream or lotion to the skin, which will help additionally nourish the skin with beneficial substances. You can also add your favorite cosmetic and essential oils to the paraffin itself, which will provide additional effects to the procedure.
3. Heat the wax in a paraffin bath to the desired temperature. Before applying to the face, check the temperature of the paraffin. To do this, it is recommended to apply heated paraffin to the back of your hand - it should be pleasantly warm, but not hot.
4. Warm paraffin is applied to the facial skin with a special brush, along massage lines, avoiding the eye area, mouth and around the nose, so that you can breathe freely during the procedure. Start applying paraffin from the middle of the chin, moving up to the cheeks and ears. The chin is covered last.
5. Typically 3-4 layers of paraffin are applied, and the resulting paraffin face mask should be about 5mm thick. Paraffin wax may be too thin and drip, so use old or unwanted T-shirts during the procedure.
6. Typically, a paraffin facial mask should remain on your skin for 10-15 minutes or until it sets completely. After which it is carefully removed from the face completely or in parts, starting from the chin.
7. After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer to the skin. In winter, after the procedure, it is not recommended to go outside for an hour.

Mechanism of action on the body

When dipping or applying layer-by-layer paraffin to areas of the body, it begins to slowly transfer temperature from the skin deep into the tissues. The thermal effect is slow and gentle; to enhance the effect, the patient is covered with a blanket. Local hyperthermia increases blood flow in tissues, activates local humoral immunity, stimulates lymph flow and removes excess fluid from the intercellular space. Thanks to this, swelling is reduced, cells are better supplied with oxygen and nutrients, and the effect of medications prescribed to the patient is enhanced.

In parallel with the thermal effect, paraffin also has a mechanical effect. As it cools, it crystallizes and decreases in size, thereby tightening the skin.

These properties help fight congestion, inflammation and painful spasms. The method can be used in the treatment of both adults and children.

Paraffin therapy: indications and contraindications

We discussed above what the use of paraffin therapy in cosmetology can achieve. This method is also used to treat the following diseases –

• joint inflammation (arthritis, bursitis),
• joint dislocations,
• muscle spasms, muscle strains, fibromyalgia,
• rheumatism,
• to soften scar tissue,
• eczema, psoriasis,
• diseases of ligaments and tendons with a pain component.

Contraindications to paraffin therapy –

• infection and inflammation on the treated skin,
• open wounds, cuts,
• for diseases that reduce or increase the skin sensitivity threshold.

Paraffin therapy is also not recommended –

• for hypertension,
• for diabetes mellitus,
• with varicose veins.

Paraffin applications

Paraffin applications for hands, feet and the whole body are a popular technique that is used to treat certain diseases. Which ones exactly - read in this article. The method is based on the use of medical paraffin. The refined product, which has undergone a high degree of purification, is white, odorless, and has an impeccable chemical composition.

Paraffin applications for hands, feet and the whole body is a popular technique that is used to treat certain diseases

Due to its high thermal insulation, paraffin is used in medicine as applications for the treatment of muscle and orthopedic pathologies. The effectiveness of the method speaks for itself: by retaining and distributing heat for a long time, paraffin compresses are used to treat many diseases.

Paraffin applications are absolutely harmless to health. In cosmetology, paraffin therapy is used for hands, feet, face, neck, décolleté, hair, and is also used to relieve swelling, lifting, renewal and moisturizing.

Types of paraffin applications:

• cuvette-application;
• napkin-application;
• layering;
• paraffin Bath;
• paraffin-ozokerite;
• cosmetology;
• procedures for children.