Cold wax paraffin for hands. Reviews, how to use

In cosmetology, a procedure such as paraffin therapy has been used for many years. It helps maintain the health and beauty of hand skin. Usually this procedure is carried out using different methods and materials: cold and hot. With the cold method, cream paraffin is used. It can also be used at home . The hot method is more complex and involves visiting a salon.

Paraffin therapy promotes:

• Nourishes the skin.
• Smoothing and moisturizing.
• Vitaminization of the skin.
• Eliminate peeling.
• Healing of microtraumas.

Arabia paraffin cream is created on the basis of natural ingredients : plant extracts, amino acids, vitamins and essential oils. All products are subject to mandatory certification and meet international quality standards.

The essence of cold paraffin therapy

Cold hand wax used during the procedure creates a greenhouse effect. It is not necessary to melt the paraffin; usually the wax is rubbed briefly in your hands and evenly distributed over the surface of the skin. The procedure allows you to achieve the effect of hydration, rejuvenation and nutrition.

Cold paraffin therapy takes place in several stages. On average, a session lasts up to 30 minutes. You can make your own wax or purchase a set from a specialty store. Paraffin is applied not only to the hands: the wax is evenly distributed over areas with dry, rough or cracked skin (knees, elbows).

Net benefit

Despite the fact that paraffin is a product of petrochemical processing, it is not only safe, but also very useful. The reason is the high degree of purification, as well as the very principle of action of the substance.

Paraffin care provides:

• nutrition;
• deep hydration;
• skin restoration;
• removal of toxins;
• elimination of swelling;
• healing of microcracks;
• elimination of peeling and redness;
• acceleration of blood and lymph circulation;
• warming up the joints;
• relaxation, stress reduction.

Difference between cold and hot paraffin therapy

Unlike hot paraffin therapy, cold paraffin therapy is carried out after extensions, filing and painting of nails. After a cosmetic procedure, the skin becomes dense and the coating will not adhere well to it. At home, cold paraffin therapy is usually carried out by people who are familiar with the main stages and essence of the procedure. In spa salons, the cost of paraffin therapy varies between 300-1000 rubles.

The difference between hot and cold paraffin therapy is quite significant:

• Cold wax is considered completely hypoallergenic, so the procedure has no contraindications.
• Cold paraffin therapy does not require much effort, special tools or materials. The procedure is performed quite quickly.
• Cold paraffin is enriched with various active substances (proteins, vitamins, medicinal plant extracts).

Cold paraffin therapy can be performed at home. A kit for the procedure costs 1200-2200 rubles. It will last for 12-16 months of regular use.

Technique of the procedure

The areas of skin to be treated must first be thoroughly cleaned. If these are your hands, wash them with soap and wipe them dry with a soft towel. This will remove all impurities and particles of cosmetics that may have clogged into the pores. You can use a cleansing tonic, which will also tone the epidermis, most effectively preparing it for the upcoming procedure.

After cleansing, a scrub is applied (abrasives must be soft!), which is distributed over the surface with light movements . This way you will eliminate the stratum corneum of the skin, which consists mainly of dead cells. Due to this, the absorption of nutrients will improve significantly.

You can apply a high-quality serum or cream under a layer of paraffin to create an additional sauna effect, which will allow the beneficial components to penetrate much deeper.

The use of additional means is an optional condition for cold therapy. After all, if you buy ready-made paraffin cream, it is already saturated with all the necessary vitamins and oils. If you do use any creams or serums before the procedure, they must be completely absorbed - only after that you can move on to the most important thing.

Indications and contraindications

The procedure is suitable for people with dry, combination and oily skin. A relative contraindication can be considered the presence of abrasions, burns and fresh scratches on the skin. It is also recommended to refrain from paraffin therapy for people suffering from inflammatory and fungal infections of the skin.

Before carrying out the procedure, you must carefully familiarize yourself with the main components that make up cold wax. Some substances (for example, honey, chamomile or calendula extract) can cause allergies in hypersensitive people.

Indications for cold paraffin therapy include:

• the presence of corns, calluses on the skin of the feet and hands;
• dryness, peeling, cracking of the skin (the procedure provides intensive nutrition and hydration);
• the presence of microcracks in the skin (paraffin therapy starts the regeneration process at the cellular level).

The cosmetic procedure provides aesthetic care. During the process of applying cold wax, a person gets the opportunity to relax. The cream-wax is applied with light massage movements, which helps eliminate muscle tension.

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.

Advantages of cold paraffin therapy

Cold paraffin therapy, unlike hot paraffin therapy, has many advantages. The cosmetic procedure has a complex effect on the skin of the legs and arms. Paraffin nourishes, restores and moisturizes the skin. Experts recommend wrapping 5-6 times a month. The procedure is characterized by a pronounced rejuvenating effect.

When cold wax is systematically applied to the skin, age spots disappear, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, and the skin becomes more elastic. Cold paraffin therapy helps launch regenerative processes at the cellular level. Microcracks occur during prolonged skin contact with household chemicals, various detergents and hot water.

Cream paraffin can be applied to chapped hands. It has also proven itself well in the fight against corns. When performing nail extensions, coloring and filing, cold paraffin does not interfere with cuticle growth. The material is quite hygienic; it is used only once, unlike hot paraffin.

When is cold paraffin therapy performed in manicure and pedicure?

All spa treatments on hands and feet are performed after manicure and pedicure.

If you do cold paraffin therapy before applying varnish, extensions or working with cutters, the coating will not stick, and the manicure will not be able to be done efficiently on dense skin saturated with moisture.

The cost of a cold paraffin therapy procedure in a salon can vary from 150 to 1000 rubles. The average price is 250 - 300 rubles. A line of products for home use will cost 1,500 - 2,000 rubles and will last for 1 year or more (using the example of the Aravia line).

Properties of cold paraffin

Cold hand wax, used in cosmetology, is a purified fraction of petroleum products. It melts completely at 50-52 °C. In cosmetology, paraffin is used, which contains only natural ingredients. Wax may contain various bee products.

Cosmetic paraffin contains:

• macro- and microelements that ensure the flow of oxygen to cells;
• extracts from medicinal plants - components allow the active substances to penetrate faster into the deep layers of the skin;
• carbohydrates - substances of organic origin allow cold wax to quickly warm up;
• vitamin-mineral complex - vitamins A, E, D, providing nutrition, rejuvenation and cell restoration.

Paraffin also contains cocoa butter. The component gives the material plasticity and a light aroma. Manufacturers can also add various dyes, flavors, betters and essential oils to paraffin at their discretion. Experts recommend purchasing a product that does not contain synthetic additives.

Properties of cold wax:

Various natural additives present in cold wax provide intensive nutrition. The skin after the procedure, according to reviews, becomes more velvety.

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.

Necessary materials

When performing cold paraffin therapy at home, you can use your imagination. Some tools and materials are replaced with alternatives that are at hand. The use of various cosmetics is allowed. The main condition is the presence of paraffin cream.

During paraffin therapy you will need:

• moisturizing and nourishing cream (applied to the skin at the final stage);

• light serum that is applied under wax;
• scrubbing agents (rolling scrubs or products containing small abrasive particles are suitable);
• mittens, socks or terry towel (the fabric can be fleece);
• dry, wet wipes, paper towels;
• plastic bags, disposable gloves;
• plastic spatulas or spoons necessary for collecting material from the jar (provided that the procedure is carried out in the salon);
• spatulas for single use;
• disinfectant solutions, sprays, gels.

During cold paraffin therapy, you need to have a timer with you. This will allow you to keep track of time.

How work on the site affects the skin of the hands

Constant contact with soil, water and plants does not go unnoticed. Especially if you work with bare hands: dirt eats into the skin, and frequent contact with water and even, possibly, chemicals provokes dryness and irritation. And due to physical labor, which is often indispensable in the countryside, the skin thickens, calluses and cracks appear on it, and the usual creams no longer save. Often, even a durable gel polish coating does not withstand country tests, but what about the delicate skin of your hands?

One way to help yourself this season is to wear gloves. They will reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation and chemicals, and will also help extend the durability and neat appearance of your manicure. But this is not a panacea either. After all, wearing gloves for a long time creates a greenhouse effect and can cause discomfort. This is why the skin of your hands needs regular additional care.

Special instructions and secrets of use

Cold paraffin should not be applied to the skin of the face. Most often, the procedure is carried out before a pedicure and manicure. You can apply wax to your elbows, knees, feet and heels. Usually, applications are not applied if the nails have recently been painted with varnish. At home, experts recommend carrying out the procedure 3-4 hours before bedtime. This will help increase the effectiveness of the procedure: in the evening, the active ingredients penetrate faster into the deeper layers of the skin.

To enhance the effect, you must use cosmetics of the same brand as cold wax. To give the material additional plasticity, essential oils (2/3 drops) are added to the paraffin.

A test for an allergic reaction is carried out in advance: a small amount of paraffin, to which additional ingredients have been added, is applied to the elbow area. If after removal an allergic reaction does not appear, then you can safely use the material in the future.

Cooking instructions

Cold paraffin for hands

The procedure for treating the skin of your hands with cold paraffin at home is simple. The product does not require additional preparation, since it is immediately ready for intended use. In addition to paraffin hand cream, before paraffin therapy you need to purchase:

• brush;
• cosmetic mittens or gloves;
• polyethylene gloves.

The brushes are first thoroughly washed with soap and wiped dry. Then the skin is treated with a tonic and a scrub is applied to help eliminate dead cells. Manicures are allowed.

Additional Information. An effective, but optional step in preparing brushes is applying serum.

Protocol for cold paraffin therapy for hands

Cold hand wax is applied to the skin in several stages. It is important to follow the sequence.

The main stages of cold paraffin therapy:

• Degreasing and cleaning. You can use special tonics that help not only cleanse, but also moisturize. The spray is sprayed onto the skin and distributed evenly. Remove excess product with napkins. The spray should be absorbed into the skin.
• Scrubbing. Removing dead skin cells is one of the main stages of paraffin therapy. It is carried out to more quickly penetrate the active components of the wax into the deep layers of the skin. Usually a medium or fine grind scrub is used. It is collected from the container with a disposable spatula. The scrub is evenly applied to the hands and rubbed in with light massage movements. Excess is removed with a dry cloth or paper towel. Using the same algorithm, a scrub roll is worn.
• Moisturizing and care. After scrubbing, nourishing cream or cosmetic cream is applied to the skin. Most often, products contain collagen. The cream is taken with a disposable spatula, evenly applied to the skin and rubbed into it with massage movements. The cream has a lighter texture, so it is absorbed faster.
• Paraffin wrap. The wax is quite dense in texture. It may vary in composition. Experienced professionals offer clients several options for paraffin cream to choose from. It is also separated from the total mass with a disposable spatula. The lump of wax is lightly kneaded in the palms and distributed evenly on the skin. The areas between the fingers are worked most intensively.
• Greenhouse effect. It is created by placing your hands in plastic gloves. Then they need to be wrapped in a terry towel. The mask is removed after 20 minutes. Excess cream paraffin can be easily removed with a paper towel or napkin.
• Hydration. This is the final stage, allowing you to consolidate the rejuvenating effect. Light fluid creams are applied to the skin of the hands. They absorb quickly, providing intense hydration. After using such a cosmetic product, a film does not form on the skin.

The procedure can be carried out at home, on your own. The main thing is to observe the frequency of the stages and carefully monitor the time.

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.

How to choose a product?

Cold cream-wax for hands must be selected depending on the individual characteristics of the skin. First of all, before purchasing a particular brand of paraffin, you need to carefully study the condition of the cover. There should be no scratches, abrasions, or pustular rashes in the treated area. In this case, paraffin, which contains synthetic additives, can provoke allergic reactions or aggravate the skin condition.

People suffering from infectious and fungal infections of the skin should refrain from undergoing the procedure. If cream paraffin is used for the first time, experts recommend testing in advance for a possible allergic reaction. A side effect can be caused by the presence of honey and other bee products in the wax. When purchasing a product, you need to pay attention to its composition.

Paraffin may contain:

• lanolin;
• vegetable and essential oils;
• vitamins;
• purified paraffin.

Almost all products contain aromatic additives. In most cases, they do not cause damage to health.

Express mask for the lazy

Cream paraffin can be used not only during the cold paraffin therapy procedure, but also as an independent remedy.

We all have situations when our hands (or feet) urgently need to be put in order, but there is absolutely no time. Cream paraffin comes to the rescue! Apply the product to cleansed skin and rub vigorously. After 10 minutes, remove any excess with a paper towel. The effect of the mask is noticeable immediately: the skin immediately becomes surprisingly soft and velvety.

Love yourself! Pamper your skin with quality care, and in return it will definitely reward you with youth and an attractive appearance.

How to cook it yourself?

You can make cold cream wax yourself at home.

To do this, you need to purchase separate dishes in advance:

• mortar;
• mixer;
• ceramic, wooden spoons and cups.

Porcelain, glass and enamel dishes must be abandoned. You will also need electronic scales, thanks to which you can maintain the proportions. The ingredients must be completely natural. The finished wax cream is stored in a clean, hermetically sealed container on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Experts recommend preparing cold cream wax in small portions.

Required components:

• beeswax;

• turpentine or lanolin;
• olive oil.

In addition to the nourishing, rejuvenating and moisturizing effect, this product is characterized by an antibacterial effect. Resin, for example, is considered a natural antibiotic.

Cooking algorithm:

• propolis is placed in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, then it is ground in a mortar and 100 ml of olive oil is poured in;
• cedar resin (5 g) or beeswax (75-100 g) is added to the resulting mixture.

The finished mixture must be melted in a water bath. To do this, line the bottom of the container with a towel and pour 2-3 glasses of water into it. It is important that the bottom of the container with the mixture does not touch the water. Place the pan on low heat.

The mass must be heated to 80-90° C. Most often, this process takes 1.5-2 hours. All components must completely melt. To prevent lumps from forming during heating, the mixture is regularly stirred with a wooden stick or spoon. After the allotted time, the container with cream-wax is removed from the heat, filtered and transferred to a glass container, preferably pre-sterilized.

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).

Review of the best paraffin therapy products, prices

The following brands are included in the ranking of the best products:

• Cream wax contains only natural ingredients. The brand can be considered budget. In addition to paraffin cream, the line includes a mask with elastin and collagen, an exfoliant gel and a light cream fluid. The cost of the set is from 560 rubles.
• Elit-Lab. Bioparaffin is presented by a domestic manufacturer. It contains natural ingredients. Professional cosmetics are completely hypoallergenic. In addition to the moisturizing, rejuvenating effect, paraffin cream has a regenerating effect due to the presence of aloe extract in the composition. Cost – from 700 rub.

  
  Cold wax has many beneficial properties. Paraffin for hands and paraffin therapy from Elit-Lab.

• The brand specializes in the production of products for cold and hot paraffin therapy. Cream wax contains various aromatic additives (peach, lemon, vanilla, caramel). It is suitable for all skin types. The products are intended for professional care. The price of the set is from 650 rubles.

Also popular are the brands Markell, Depileve and Start Epil. Their cost varies between 700-1200 rubles. In addition to cream wax, the sets include cuticle and nail creams, paraffin and collagen masks, and disinfectant gels.

Cold cream wax for hands, feet and other areas of the body does not remove excess hair. It is not used during depilation. Cosmetics in this category provide hydration and nutrition. With regular paraffin therapy sessions, you can achieve a lasting rejuvenating effect.

Paraffin therapy

Paraffin therapy is a unique set of thermal procedures that soften the upper layers of the skin. This promotes improved pore opening. After this, the pores begin to better absorb cosmetics that are applied directly under the paraffin mask. Upon completion of the procedure, the skin receives intense hydration and is cleansed of toxins and harmful substances.

Benefits for hands

The advantages of applications using paraffin (wax) are justified by the mechanism of its action. After the substance is applied to the skin, it begins to heat up intensely under the influence of body temperature. As a result, the skin sweats intensely and secretes sebum. Along with sweat, water is released, which steams the skin. The active elements in the substance help remove tension and soften rough skin.

Under the influence of steaming, the skin becomes soft. It increases the water balance due to its reverse suction. Hyperkeratosis, calluses and other parts of the thickened stratum corneum begin to be removed more easily.