Paraffin therapy is one of those procedures that has long been used in cosmetology as an effective means to maintain the beauty and health of the skin. Such manipulations nourish, moisturize and smooth the skin, fill it with vitamins, heal microcracks, and eliminate peeling.
To conduct a paraffin therapy session, 2 types of material are used: cold, which is often called paraffin cream, and hot. Using the latter option, as a rule, involves a visit to a beauty salon. Using cold paraffin is much easier and more convenient, so it is often used at home. We’ll talk about him today.
What is cold paraffin?
Procedures for cold and hot paraffin therapy are similar to each other. The only difference is that cold paraffin does not need to be heated. In fact, it is a cream based on paraffin. In order to ensure cold application, other components are included. As a rule, this includes: wax, lanolin, vitamin supplements, as well as biologically active substances. Often manufacturers, to give the cream a pleasant smell and shade, add various essential oils, fragrances and dyes.
The consistency of cold paraffin is quite dense, but after application to the warm skin of the hands, the product softens.
What should be expected from him?
According to the effectiveness of the effect on the skin, cold paraffin is practically not inferior to the hot analog. Moreover, using it is much simpler and more convenient. The only thing to consider is that cold facial paraffin is not used. It is designed exclusively for arms and legs.
What effect can be expected from the cold paraffin therapy procedure?
So, paraffin cream:
- Gives skin elasticity and firmness.
- Moisturizes and softens. The use of paraffin masks for dry, dehydrated skin, especially in winter, is very important.
- Smoothes out fine wrinkles.
- Prevents the formation of cracks.
- Eliminates brittle nails and strengthens the nail plate.
- Softens the cuticle.
- Eliminates barbs.
- Helps in the fight against calluses and coarsening of the skin.
- Relieves fatigue and joint pain.
- Heals small wounds and cracks.
- Protects hands from the harmful effects of the environment.
What else is cold paraffin so good for? Reviews indicate that after masks with the use of this tool, the skin of the hands and feet becomes unusually soft and velvety, without traces of fat. The effect of the procedure lasts several days. And even after washing dishes, taking a bath and other influences, the skin remains soft and supple.
Benefits of Cold Paraffin
- Paraffin cream can be used as a means to care for the skin of hands and feet, not only in salons, but also at home. As mentioned earlier, cold facial wax cannot be used. For such purposes, its hot counterpart is intended.
- It does not require the use of special equipment (baths for heating paraffin), which allows not only to reduce the procedure time, but also to save money.
- Virtually no contraindications, while the use of hot paraffin is contraindicated in people with heart failure.
- It is a hygienic product. A hot analogue, as a rule, is used several times, until the moment when it ends. Each time it is used, the hands are fully immersed in a heated paraffin bath or a brush is used, lowering it into the bath. Despite the fact that in salons they try to carefully monitor hygiene, cold paraffin cream in terms of cleanliness is ideal: it is applied with a spatula and used once.
- It has a low cost, besides it is economically consumed. In turn, salon procedures are more costly in finance.
- Comfortable in using. Cold paraffin for legs and hands is completely ready for use, it does not need to be melted beforehand, and for ease of distribution over the skin, a brush is used, applying the product with light massaging movements.
Indications for paraffin therapy
Paraffin cream is recommended for the restoration of dry, flaky and depleted hands. Its use allows you to make the skin supple and supple.
Where else but hands can cold paraffin be used? Reviews claim that it is well established as an emollient for rough skin on the elbows, knees and heels.
The unique properties of paraffin can get rid of microcracks, improve blood circulation, relieve fatigue and swelling of the legs. In addition, this procedure is suitable for people with varicose veins.
Thanks to natural ingredients, it is possible to strengthen the structure of nails.
The paraffin therapy procedure has a relaxing effect, relieves general fatigue and irritation, therefore it can be recommended as an antidepressant.
Cold paraffin masks are suitable for those who are contraindicated due to various dermatological diseases thermal effects on the skin.
Contraindications
This method of skin care for hands and feet still has some contraindications. These include individual intolerance to the components of paraffin cream. Therefore, before using it, on a small area of the skin, it is necessary to test for the absence of an allergy to paraffin.
Also, cold paraffin for legs and hands is not recommended for violation of the integrity of the skin, the presence of neoplasms, as well as purulent inflammation of the skin.
How to use
Paraffin therapy is carried out in several stages.
- Skin cleansing. At the initial stage, you need to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and wipe them dry. Next, we use a tonic that will help cleanse, moisturize and tone the skin.
- Peeling. For this purpose, scrub peeling is used, which helps to remove dead skin cells of the epidermis and better penetration of cosmetics. If necessary, do a manicure and remove the cuticle. You can also apply a nourishing cream to your skin.
- Application of paraffin. Using a spatula or brush, cover the skin of the hands with paraffin, gently distributing the product throughout the area. Then we put on plastic or special cosmetic gloves. We warm our hands using a terry towel or thermal mittens. The duration of the procedure is at least 15-20 minutes.
- Removing paraffin wax. A soft napkin is suitable for this.
- Moisturizing. At the final stage, moisturize the skin with a moisturizing, protective cream. Thanks to this, the skin will become soft and velvety, its firmness and elasticity will increase.
Application Tips
To get the maximum effect from paraffin therapy, it is important to consider some points.
- The procedure is recommended to be performed at night, because this will enable the product to penetrate deeper into the skin and further enhance its effect.
- Nails should be painted after using paraffin masks.
- Having added a couple drops of essential oil to the paraffin cream, the paraffin therapy procedure will be supplemented with aromatherapy. But do not forget that each oil has a different effect.
- It is recommended that cold paraffin masks be made at least once a week. To maintain the effect between the procedures, it is advisable to use moisturizers and nourishing creams.
Cold paraffin therapy is a great addition to traditional manicure and pedicure. To carry out the procedure, you do not need to have special skills and incur large expenses, but your skin will thank you for such care.