Autumn is back in the yard, which means that soon the skin of the hands will need additional care. One of the means of preserving youth is paraffin therapy. This cosmetic procedure is aimed at maintaining the health and beauty of the skin of the hands. It is carried out in different materials and ways: hot and cold. The hot method is more complicated, and it can only be done in a beauty salon. In the cold version, “Arabia” cream-paraffin is used, which, by the way, can be successfully applied at home.
What are the goals of paraffin therapy?
Women turn to this procedure, as it allows you to nourish tired or damaged skin. In addition, it smoothes and moisturizes the surface of the epidermis, thereby eliminating peeling and microcracks. Paraffin therapy has a positive effect on the condition of the skin of the hands due to the content of the vitamin complex in the products.
The composition of cream-paraffin for hands "Arabia"
This tool has established itself as a quality product. Cream-paraffin "Arabia" mainly consists of natural ingredients: amino acids, vitamins, plant extracts and essential oils. All presented products undergo mandatory classification and meet international quality standards.
The procedure for conducting hot and cold paraffin therapy looks the same. The only difference is the need to heat the cosmetic to a certain temperature. The cold analogue in the form of “Arabia” paraffin cream in its consistency resembles an ordinary cream.
In addition to the above components, the composition of the latter includes additional additives: wax, biologically active substances, lanolin. The consistency of the Arabia cream paraffin is rather dense, but if applied to warm skin of the hands, it will soften significantly and will resemble a regular cream.
How effective is the procedure?
In fact, there is not much difference between the use of hot and cold substances. Only a cold analogue in the form of cream-paraffin "Arabia" is much easier to use. It should be noted that it is not recommended to apply this tool on the face. The goals of its effect are the skin of the arms and legs.
According to the reviews of cosmetologists and their clients, paraffin hand cream:
- softens and moisturizes the skin of the legs and hands;
- makes the skin supple and supple;
- eliminates cracks and fine lines;
- strengthens the nail plate;
- prevents brittle nails;
- softens the cuticle;
- contributes to elimination of agnails;
- helps to eliminate coarsening and calluses on the skin of the legs;
- relieves pain and fatigue in the joints;
- heals wounds;
- protects hands from the harmful effects of the environment.
What are the benefits of using cold paraffin? Among the obvious advantages of this cosmetic product are the following:
- It is suitable for use at home;
- no additional equipment is required for the procedure;
- It has no obvious contraindications for use;
- hygienic to use: the cream is applied once on the surface of the palm with a spatula;
- differs in availability and economy of spending;
- comfortable to use.
What are the indications?
Cold cream-paraffin "Arabia", reviews of which you will find in the continuation of the article, is used in the following cases:
- to restore dry skin of the hands;
- to eliminate peeling;
- to normalize the elasticity and firmness of the skin;
- to soften rough parts of the skin;
- to strengthen damaged nails;
- to relieve leg fatigue and stimulate blood circulation.
Paraffin therapy procedures help relieve fatigue and irritation, so they are often recommended as relaxing sessions. Such care is also suitable for people who suffer from varicose veins. The use of the cold method is recommended for people with dermatological complications of various nature during thermal exposure to the skin.
What are the contraindications for use?
This tool has small restrictions:
- It can not be used by people with individual intolerance to paraffin cream or its additional components.
- It is highly not recommended that skin lesions, purulent wounds, and violations of the integrity of the epidermis occur.
Immediately before the procedure, it is necessary to test on a small area of the skin. This precaution will help to ensure that there are no allergic reactions.
Cold method of applying cream-paraffin "Arabia" and its features
A paraffin therapy session takes place in several stages:
- The use of scrub peeling to cleanse the skin: hands and feet should be washed with soap and dried, then apply a scrub to remove dead skin particles.
- Actually paraffin therapy: the product is applied to the skin of the hands with a spatula (the cream should be evenly distributed on the skin), after which they put on cosmetic or plastic gloves, over them are thermal mittens (you can wrap your hands in a terry towel). The duration of exposure should be no more than 20 minutes.
- Removing paraffin residues - at the end of the procedure, you need to walk on the skin with a soft cloth.
- Moisturizing: at the final stage of the session, apply a moisturizing or protective cream to your hands.
Subject to these rules, the skin becomes soft, supple and supple.
If you want to get a greater effect from this procedure, it is recommended to apply paraffin cream before bedtime. To get the maximum effect from paraffin therapy, 16 procedures are necessary.
Nail polish should be applied after the session. If you want to increase the therapeutic effect, it is worth adding a couple drops of essential oil to the cream.
In order to receive a systematic treatment of the skin of the hands, it is necessary to do a paraffin therapy session at least once a week. To maintain the effect between procedures, a nourishing cream should be applied to the site of exposure.
Cold application of paraffin is an excellent addition to the procedure of manicure or pedicure. We repeat that it is possible to carry out paraffin therapy at home, without special training and skills. These procedures will allow you to achieve an excellent effect without extra costs.
How much?
Cream-paraffin "Arabia" can be purchased at pharmacies, shops or beauty salons. The cost of funds varies depending on their composition. Usually creams of this manufacturer are in the range of 400-600 rubles.
Reviews
Customers enthusiastically talk about Arabia paraffin cream with chocolate. Reviews about the product are really good: ease of application, a noticeable effect on the skin and a pleasant smell are noted. Thanks to this product, women get rid of dryness and peeling of the skin in the cold season, and the effect of the application can last both several days and a week (depending on how often the hands are exposed to various effects (contact with water, cleansers, etc.) .). Also tested on home paraffin therapy say that during the procedure pleasant warmth is felt.
According to reviews of “Arabia” hand paraffin cream, as a result of the procedure, the skin acquires freshness and elasticity, it looks younger and becomes well-groomed.
Cold paraffin therapy has earned a greater number of enthusiastic reviews also because it does not have obvious contraindications available to the salon procedure of the hot application method.