Be careful of dryness! Why paraffin therapy is indispensable in the cold season

Many people do not know that paraffin can be used as a rejuvenating treatment for facial skin. Most famous beauties have long discovered these unique properties. For cosmetic purposes, a special product is used. After application to the face, it hardens, which facilitates better penetration of nutrients into the deep layers of the epidermis. Before starting a procedure using cosmetic paraffin, you should learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the product, and also study the rules for its use at home.

Features of the procedure

Facial paraffin therapy is a spa procedure using liquid paraffin. The principle of action is the greenhouse effect, which opens the pores and allows nutrients to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis. As it dries, paraffin decreases in size and tightens the skin with it, squeezing out remaining impurities from the pores.

Indications for paraffin therapy:

Dehydrated, dry skin with severe aging;
Swelling of the face;
Peeling during the off-season - spring and autumn;
The first signs of aging are wrinkles, loss of elasticity;
Problems with skin tone;
Changes in the oval of the face associated with loss of skin elasticity.

Result of the procedure:

After applying warm paraffin, blood circulation improves, pores open, metabolism improves;
The elasticity of the skin increases due to the compression effect. Compression is achieved by shrinking the mask as it dries.

Types of paraffin therapy:

Cold – not used on the face, as paraffin cream clogs pores and causes an oily sheen;
Cold paraffin therapy: procedure
Hot. Suitable for all parts of the body - face, arms and legs.
We will analyze hot paraffin therapy in more detail below. Paraffin therapy: everything you need to know about this useful procedure

What paraffin is used in paraffin therapy?

Many people have heard about the hot paraffin therapy method. But there is also a method when the already cooled product is applied to the skin. Cold paraffin therapy is considered a complex method, so it is easier to follow the classical scheme: heat the product and apply a liquid solidifying mass to the body.

Manufacturers add ready-made compounds to paraffins, which themselves have a healing effect. For example, the addition of vitamins stimulates skin regeneration, nourishes and moisturizes the epidermis. Seaweed extract effectively fights cellulite. But even without adding additional ingredients, the paraffin mass has a beneficial effect on the skin.

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? –

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

The benefits of paraffin therapy

First, let's look at how the hot paraffin therapy method works. A viscous mass applied to the skin warms the dermis and creates an air- and moisture-proof membrane around the skin area. Pores open up, sweating and blood flow increase, and toxins leave the body more actively. Since the moisture does not evaporate, the effect of a steam bath is created, the skin is actively moisturized. If nutrients are added to paraffin, they penetrate deeper into the epidermis.

After the procedure, the skin becomes noticeably more elastic, firm, and fine wrinkles are smoothed out.

Indications and contraindications for paraffin therapy

The procedure is used for medical purposes in the treatment of various ailments. For example, applying a paraffin mass helps to quickly resolve swelling after injections and hematomas. Paraffin baths are excellent for relieving joint pain, but in the case of some diseases (bursitis, gout), paraffin therapy is prohibited, since the joints warm up during the procedure. But for arthritis in the initial stage, doctors even recommend the procedure. It must be done strictly according to the doctor’s instructions!

Be sure to consult with your doctor before the paraffin therapy procedure if you have been diagnosed with inflammatory processes in the joints!

The procedure cannot be done if there are unhealed wounds, inflammations, or ulcers on the skin.

Types of paraffin therapy: what is the difference and how to do it

In nail salons and beauty salons, paraffin therapy is offered as part of comprehensive cosmetic procedures for the care of hands and body skin.

Paraffin therapy for hands and nails

The most popular procedure that prepares hands for a manicure procedure. A paraffin mask softens and moisturizes the dermis, eliminates flaking and chapped skin and strengthens nails.

Hands are dipped into a bath of heated paraffin several times for 5 seconds so that a thick layer of paraffin forms on the hands. Then a plastic bag and warm thermal mittens are put on top. After 15–20 minutes, remove the mittens, do a light hand massage directly through the bag, and remove the paraffin mask.

Paraffin therapy for feet

Recommended for delicate skin care of feet and legs. If there is severe keratosis on the sole and treatment with special tools is required, paraffin therapy is pointless. But applying the mass to the treated legs, moisturizing the skin, preparing it for applying a nourishing cream is very useful.

A paraffin mask brings noticeable relief to tired legs, relieves heaviness, accelerates blood circulation, relieves swelling, eliminates peeling and inflammation.

The procedure is carried out by analogy with paraffin therapy for the hands, only thermal socks are put on the feet.

Paraffin therapy for face

The procedure restores cells, gives an immediate lifting effect, and has a balanced, gradual anti-aging effect. Clears the dermis of pimples and acne, making scars and skin unevenness less noticeable.

The product is applied to the face in several layers with a brush. The mask hardens and is removed after a while.

Paraffin therapy for the body

The procedure strengthens the skin of the body and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Reduces the depth of stretch marks, helps eliminate early manifestations of cellulite, relieves irritation and inflammation of the skin.

Paraffin is applied with a brush in several layers to the problem area, fixed with a film, and covered with a thick cloth to enhance the thermal effect. Is a thermal mask necessary? No, not necessarily. It’s just that the heat will remain warm under it longer, and the application will be more effective.

Cosmetic paraffin - what is it?

Paraffin is an oil refining product containing saturated acyclic hydrocarbons. It melts at temperatures from 45 to 65 degrees Celsius. When cooled, it turns into a hard, crumbly substance. It mixes well with fats and fat-based compounds, and does not interact with water or alcohol and does not dissolve in them.

The therapeutic effect of paraffin lies in its thermal and mechanical effects on the skin. When the heated substance cools, its volume decreases by about 15%, resulting in a slight compressive effect on the surface of the dermis. The lumen of the blood vessels slightly decreases, blood flow is stimulated, and the heat from the paraffin mass penetrates deeper. Metabolism accelerates. The stratum corneum softens, sweating increases, but since moisture does not evaporate, the water balance of the skin remains normal. The effect of paraffin therapy is like a sauna, only local. Hands and feet are moisturized and do not peel. Less moisturizing skin care products are required.

Benefits of paraffin therapy

The therapeutic effect of paraffin has been known for a long time, and this method is very popular as part of complex therapy. In addition, it is aesthetically attractive to many patients. Often people simply love to immerse their feet or hands in a paraffin bath and feel the warming warmth.

Since the substance has low thermal conductivity, it cools slowly and warms up body tissues and joints throughout the entire application procedure. Under a paraffin mask, the skin temperature rises by 2 degrees. It is effective warming that helps reduce pain in the joints. This effect is complemented by the active release of toxins from the lymph. The feeling after paraffin therapy is simply magical: the skin “breathes”, looks fresh, rejuvenated, smooth and velvety. The hydration of the skin after the paraffin mask is very noticeable, and the dermis does not dry out for a long time. After regular paraffin baths, hands become more flexible, joint crunch disappears.

One of the advantages of the procedure can be considered its versatility. Applications can be applied to any part of the body that does not have open wounds or deep damage to the skin.

You can do it yourself, and not just in the salon.

Paraffin therapy at home

In order to carry out the procedure at home, you will need:

2 kg of paraffin in solid form;
Foot and hand bath;
Brush and spatula for applying paraffin;
Peeling products for preliminary exfoliation of dead skin particles;
Nourishing creams and oils;
Cellophane film, plastic gloves;
Thermal socks and thermal gloves;
A towel for wrapping the parts of the body to which the application is applied.

Before application, you should prepare the body for the procedure. How to do it? Just get the skin of your hands and feet in order using the usual actions that you are used to. Remove calluses and excess keratosis from the feet. Apply a scrub to free your skin of dead particles. Get a pedicure and manicure. Apply nourishing oils and creams to the application site. The better you prepare the dermis for nourishing masks, the more noticeable the result will be after the manicure and pedicure procedure. It is necessary to lubricate microscopic wounds, if any, with an antiseptic. If the wounds are bleeding or larger than 1 mm in size, do not apply the application.

How to warm up paraffin at home

Heat the substance in a special container. You should take an ordinary enamel pan into which water will be poured. Another one is placed on the handles, and the paraffin mass will be heated in it. It can only be heated in a water bath, otherwise there is a risk that it will quickly overheat and begin to boil and burn. The melting point can be controlled with a thermometer. Please note that the molten mass takes up less volume than the dry substance. Break the paraffin mass into pieces, and add more pieces if the volume of liquid paraffin is not enough. Then pour the molten substance into the prepared bath.

Liquid paraffin remains like this for about 20 minutes, then it begins to cool and dry out. During this time you need to have time to complete the procedure.

How should paraffin be stored?

After application, remove the cooled mass from the bath and pour into a container for storage. You don’t have to remove the remaining paraffin on the edges of the bath; you will still use it in the future. The container for heating the paraffin also does not need to be cleaned. The next time you heat the product, the adhered thin layer will melt and come off on its own.

The paraffin mass should be used up to 20 times, after which it becomes aesthetically unattractive, mixes with dirt, absorbs fine dust, and darkens. Some people like to buy new paraffin for each procedure, it all depends on your preferences. Should I purchase any special composition? No. It is no different from other species. Choose the one you like and are satisfied with the price.

Paraffin therapy is very beneficial for both adults and children. Do it at home: this way you will save on visiting salons. Everything you need for applications can be purchased in our online store. You can see how much paraffin costs in our price list and in the catalog under the photo of paraffin. This is much cheaper than the cost of paraffin therapy in a salon.