Paraffin Wax Treatment

Paraffin wax treatment has been in use for a long time now. Those who have excessive dry skin undergo this treatment to rejuvenate their skin with intense moisturizing. It is also helpful for the treatment of joint pain caused by arthritis. There are many spas that offer this wax treatment. You can get this treatment at home with the help of a home wax kit available in the pharmacies or beauty supply shops. Some of the massage therapists are also trained for paraffin wax treatment.

What is a Paraffin Wax Treatment?

First of all, the wax is melted at 125°F in a vat or bathtub. Then the part of the body that need treatment is dipped into the molten wax so that a thin layer of wax is formed on the surface of the skin. Then the wax is allowed to dry up. For a double coat, it is dipped into the liquefied wax once again. Then the coated part is covered with a non absorbent material. It will help to trap the heat of the wax inside. This heat has a soothing effect on the arthritis joint pain. It will also help in improving the blood circulation in the area and thus helps to give a healthy looking skin. After about half an hour, when the wax has hardened, it is peeled off.

Benefits

Paraffin wax is a colorless and odorless oily substance obtained from refined mineral crude oil. It is a non toxic substance and does not cause any adverse reaction when it comes in contact with skin. It has a very low melting temperature. Therefore, if the skin is soaked with the molten wax, it is not going to cause any burns or blisters. It does not get stuck to the skin as well. For all these reasons, it is considered as the most suitable for hot wax treatment. It has several benefits. It helps to bring down the aches and pains of the body, relaxes the sore and tired muscles, hydrate the skin making it soft and smooth. If you have a dull and dry skin, then a facial wax treatment will make your facial skin look great.

Paraffin Wax Treatment for Arthritis

Here, paraffin wax treatment for hands and feet is first done. Firstly, one ounce of mineral oil and a few drops of lavender oil is added to the molten wax for aromatherapy. Then one of your hand is put into the wax with your fingers spread so that the entire hand get covered properly with paraffin wax. Once the double coated wax sets, it is put inside a glove and then into special mitten. This is done to retain maximum heat inside it. After the hands are treated, warm paraffin wax for feet needs to be done. For neck and shoulder pain, paraffin wax treatment of the back is carried out in similar manner where the thickly coated back is covered with a special kind of plastic wrap and then with a fluffy towel for best results. In this way, the entire body gets the treatment for arthritis and make your body pain free temporarily.

Facial Treatment

The process of facial treatment is a bit different. The face is first covered with a gauze mask for protection. Then the warm and molten paraffin wax is applied all over the face and neck area by gentle brushing. When the paraffin wax is cooling down on the facial skin, its cleansing and moisturizing process begins. After 15 - 20 minutes, the wax layer is peeled off very carefully. At the end of the treatment, when you look yourself in the mirror you will be surprised to see your gorgeous face with a satin smooth skin!

Paraffin wax treatments are highly popular in the winter days as it helps to get rid of the cracked skin surface. For maximum benefits, this treatment needs to be followed at least once a week. However, this treatment is not suitable if your skin is sensitive towards heat or wax. Those with dermatitis, burns, skin rashes, open wounds and any such skin condition should also avoid this type of treatment.