Paraffin hand mask: secrets of using it at home

In relatively recent times, skin care methods such as paraffin therapy procedures have appeared. This method of moisturizing and preserving the youth of the epidermis today is not only officially patented, but also practically the most popular among the fair sex.

The paraffin is melted and applied to the hands, face or feet using a heat compress or bath.

What is cold paraffin

The procedure for cold and hot paraffin therapy looks the same. The only difference is the need to heat the hot paraffin to a certain temperature. In its consistency, the cold analogue resembles a regular cream.

Hand cream with paraffin contains additional additives: wax, vitamins, lanolin and biologically active substances . Depending on the manufacturer, the cream may contain dyes, fragrances and essential oils. Its consistency is quite dense. After application to the warm skin of the hands, it softens significantly and resembles the consistency of a regular cream .

How to do paraffin therapy for the face yourself?

Paraffin therapy is a procedure that can be easily done at home.

It is enough to study the instructions and buy the necessary equipment.

Like any other procedure, paraffin therapy for the face begins with cleansing the skin of decorative cosmetics and other impurities. To do this, you can use Cleansing universal cleansing cream from the American brand Beauty Style, which is suitable for any skin type. The product will perfectly remove makeup, dust and dirt, and also prepare the skin for paraffin therapy. After cleansing and washing, be sure to pat your face dry with a tissue until completely dry.

It is recommended to apply a cosmetic product with a fairly dense texture under paraffin. The moisturizing cream-mask “Hyaluron - hydro active” with amino acids from the manufacturer of American cosmetics Beauty Style has excellent properties. The amnoacid complex has a powerful moisturizing effect, increases skin density, softens the epidermis and restores the hydrolipid mantle. Phospholipids reduce moisture loss, eliminate discomfort and restore the skin to its former softness. Vegetable oils protect the skin from external irritants and help improve local immunity. The rejuvenating cream-mask “Matrixil” from the Beauty Style brand also has good characteristics. The product is suitable for any skin type, and also helps transform tired, atonic and sagging skin, and restores vitality. The highly effective Matrixil Synthe 6 peptide fills wrinkles and maintains an optimal level of moisture.

After applying the chosen product, apply a gauze or fabric mask with slits for the eyes, mouth and nose. Next, place several more layers of paraffin on top of the fabric. Melted paraffin is applied with an artificial bristle brush with light and smooth movements in a certain sequence. First apply the mixture to your forehead, then move to your nose, then your cheeks and chin. Avoid the area around the eyes - the skin here is too thin and sensitive.

IMPORTANT! Paraffin should be warm, but not hot. Under no circumstances should it burn the skin, so before carrying out the procedure, drip the mixture onto your wrist.

In total you will need about five to six layers. The total thickness should not exceed five millimeters. When the paraffin has completely hardened, leave it for another 15-20 minutes. Then, pick up the frozen mixture with your fingers and gradually peel it away from the skin from bottom to top. Act smoothly, without sudden movements.

Take cosmetic paraffin, break it into pieces and melt it in a special steam bath for paraffin therapy. The universal heater WD 916 from the Gezatone brand has good characteristics. The device is easy to use at home, it perfectly melts paraffin, making personal care much more effective and affordable. The optimal melting temperature of paraffin is 40-60 degrees.

Select paraffin depending on the problem that needs to be solved:

Cosmetic paraffin “Vitamin E” from the Cristaline brand is an ideal solution for aging and dry skin. Thanks to vitamin E, paraffin smoothes wrinkles, accelerates regeneration processes, eliminates dryness and flaking, and also restores the skin.

Cosmetic paraffin “Chocolate” from the Cristaline brand has an incredible aroma, improves mood and takes good care of the skin. Cocoa butter helps improve skin tone, saturate cells with nutrients, relieve irritation and restore hydro-lipid balance.

Remove any remaining creamy mask from the skin, then wipe the skin with a soothing or moisturizing toner. The Taurine & Resveratrol hyaluronic tonic from the Beauty Style brand is perfect for this. It contains a unique Hyalomatrix complex, consisting of five types of hyaluronic acid, which penetrates into the deepest layers of the epidermis and moisturizes the skin from the inside. In addition, the toner contains D-panthenol, which will soothe the skin after paraffin therapy and restore softness, smoothness and elasticity. The facial paraffin therapy procedure is completed by applying a cream suitable for your skin type.

Efficiency of the procedure

In terms of effectiveness of application, there is no particular difference between cold and hot substances. Using a cold analogue is much easier. It is not recommended to use it on the face. This product can only be used on the feet or hands.

Paraffin hand cream helps:

• Moisturizes and softens the skin of the hands and feet.
• The appearance of firmness and elasticity.
• Elimination of small wrinkles and cracks.
• Strengthening the nail plate.
• Preventing brittle nails.
• Softening the cuticle.
• Elimination of hangnails.
• Elimination of calluses and roughness on the skin of the feet.
• Relieving fatigue and joint pain.
• Healing of small cracks and wounds.
• Protect your hands from harmful environmental influences.

Benefits of salon paraffin therapy

Of course, such therapy can be carried out at home, but in some cases it is much easier to trust the professionals of the city of Moscow.

Paraffin therapy for hands at home lasts about an hour, including the preparatory stage. But for the first time it can take much more time, despite the fact that it will be done in the salon within the time frame.

When applying wax at home, there is always the possibility of unintentional burns, since this material can easily overheat. Salon specialists will carry out the entire process without risk to the client.

In addition, the professionals in the salon will select treatment components that are suitable specifically for your case. Treatment of joints and skin with paraffin will be quick and effective.

Indications for use

Cold paraffin cream is used:

• To restore dry skin.
• To eliminate flaking of the skin of the hands.
• To normalize skin firmness and elasticity.
• As a softener for rough skin.
• To stimulate blood circulation and relieve tired legs.
• As a nail strengthener.

Paraffin therapy sessions help relieve fatigue and irritation. They are often recommended as relaxation procedures. Such procedures can be performed on people suffering from varicose veins.

Application of cold paraffin is suitable for people suffering from dermatological complications due to heat exposure of the skin.

Hot paraffin therapy technique

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To carry out this procedure, you need to purchase hot paraffin. Then proceed as follows:

• paraffin is placed in a special bath, heated, melted;
• wash hands, cleanse with scrub and tonic;
• brushes and palms are lowered into the bath and held there for several seconds;
• hands are pulled out of the bath and wait for the solution to harden in air;
• then special mittens made of polyethylene are put on the hands, and terry on top;
• after 15 minutes, remove the mittens and remove the paraffin;
• hands are lubricated with cream.

Features of using paraffin cream

A paraffin therapy session is carried out in several stages:

• Cleansing the skin using scrub-peeling. Before the procedure, hands or feet are washed with soap and dried. Then a scrub is applied to remove dead skin particles.
• Paraffin therapy. Paraffin is applied to the hands using a spatula, distributing it evenly over the skin. When application is complete, put on plastic or cosmetology gloves. Put thermal mittens on top of them or wrap your hands in a terry towel. The duration of the session usually does not exceed 20 minutes.
• Removal of paraffin residues. After completing the procedure, remove any remaining paraffin with a soft cloth.
• Applying moisturizer. At the final stage of the procedure, a protective or moisturizing cream is applied to the hands. As a result of this effect, the skin becomes elastic, soft and elastic.

In order to get the maximum effect from such procedures, it is recommended to apply paraffin before bedtime. To obtain maximum effect, at least 16 procedures should be performed. Nail polish should be applied after completing the paraffin therapy session. To increase the therapeutic effect, you can add a few drops of essential oil to the cream.

It is recommended to conduct paraffin therapy sessions at least once a week. To maintain the effect of paraffin, you should apply a nourishing cream to the skin of your hands and feet between procedures.

The cold method of applying paraffin has proven itself to be an excellent addition to the manicure or pedicure procedure. The procedure does not require special training or skills. Paraffin therapy allows you to get excellent results without extra costs.

Paraffin therapy for hands at home

Paraffin therapy is a very simple procedure. It’s not at all necessary to go to the salon for her. You can arrange a pleasant and useful cosmetic procedure for yourself at home, spending a minimum of money and time. Together with preparing the composition, applying it and removing it, the whole process will not take you more than 40 minutes, but you will get well-groomed skin and a good mood.

What do you need for home paraffin therapy? In fact, there are very few necessary things.

1. The most important thing is to purchase paraffin. Do not use paraffin from candles under any circumstances; it is not intended for cosmetology and can cause burns or other harm to your skin. Cosmetic paraffin can be bought in cosmetics stores, pharmacies, large chain supermarkets, or even ordered online.
2. You will also need thin plastic gloves.
3. You can also purchase terry mittens, which are worn over gloves in salons. However, if you wish, you can do without them by simply wrapping your hands in a towel.
4. Special sets for paraffin therapy of hands are sold - wax, gloves and a heated bath in which it is convenient to melt paraffin. If you want to do this treatment frequently at home, a paraffin hand bath may be a useful purchase. If you just want to try it for now, you can easily get by with a deep saucepan in which you heat the paraffin over low heat. Cosmetic paraffin is washed off dishes very easily.

Step-by-step instructions for paraffin therapy for hands

The whole process is very simple and does not require any special knowledge at all. You can easily do paraffin therapy for your hands yourself, if you have paraffin and gloves. This is a great way to relax at home and an effective method for keeping your hands beautiful and soft. How to do paraffin therapy for hands?

• If you are going to combine paraffin therapy with a manicure, then first you need to take care of your nails. You can take a warm bath with soda, push back the cuticle and trim off any excess. When your hands are cool, trim your nails to your desired length and file them. If you are going to apply a coating, regular or gel, to your nails, this should also be done before treating your hands with a paraffin composition.

• After you have done your manicure, you can start melting the paraffin. If you have purchased a special heated bath, you just need to press the desired button. If you are going to melt paraffin on the stove, you should do this exclusively in a water bath. Paraffin is heated over low heat. You should not heat it up for too long so that it does not become too hot - as soon as you see that the paraffin has melted, you can remove it from the heat. Its melting point is approximately 60-70°C.
• If you want to add essential oils, vitamins or extracts to the composition, you should also do this right away - while the paraffin is on the stove. So the mass will be homogeneous. If you mix the additives with paraffin after removing it from the stove, the composition may separate, so you will not get much benefit from the additives: they simply will not be distributed evenly across your hands.
• The bowl in which you warm the paraffin should be large and deep enough so that you can easily put at least one hand into it. Consistently dip your palms into paraffin so that each hand has 2-3 layers. The more layers, the better the effect, because the paraffin will retain heat longer.
• Plastic gloves should be prepared in advance and kept open in a convenient place so that you can simply put your hands in them. Then put on terry gloves on top or wrap your hands in a towel. Wait until the composition dries.
• Remove the paraffin and apply your cream to your hands. It is better to remove paraffin from dishes in a frozen form, and then additionally wash the bowl in warm water if you used oils and extracts.
• How often should I do paraffin therapy for my hands? In fact, you can carry it out as long as you wish - there will be no harm. Typically, to restore the skin, it is recommended to do it 1-2 times a week for a couple of months. However, the frequency in this case is not very significant. The effect of this process is only partially cumulative, but the skin is nourished and hydrated every time you do the procedure. Therefore, you will be able to observe a certain positive result as soon as you remove the frozen composition from your hands.

Your hands after paraffin therapy will definitely make you happy. The skin will again become hydrated, soft, elastic and beautiful. This simple and inexpensive procedure does not take much time and gives noticeable results, which is why it is so popular. You don’t have to go to a salon for paraffin therapy, because it’s very easy to do it yourself. The ability to enrich the composition with different additives will allow you to combat specific problems based on the needs of your skin.