How to make paraffin baths for hands

Paraffin therapy is considered to be a unique procedure. It gained wide popularity in Europe, the USA and, of course, Russia. Thanks to its universal composition, paraffin fights various diseases of the skin, saturates the epidermis with moisture, heals cracks and wounds. Like any other case, the use of paraffin for hands has its own characteristics that must be considered. Consider the technology of preparing baths step by step, highlight the main aspects, give practical recommendations.

Useful properties of paraffin for hands

1. Paraffin has a low heat conductivity, due to this it slowly cools, warming the skin.
2. Experts recommend using paraffin in conjunction with a moisturizing hand cream. Due to the fact that the product expands the pores, the skin absorbs nutrients better. For this reason, the dermis is hydrated several times faster, blood circulation is restored, and cell regeneration occurs.
3. In “paraffin gloves”, the skin of the hands begins to sweat intensively, but the cosmetic product does not allow the liquid to evaporate. As a result, tissues are saturated with oxygen, the dermis becomes more elastic.
4. Along with sweat, the epidermis is cleansed of excess toxins and poisons that accumulate in the pores. Heavy substances are removed together with the “paraffin glove”, because they settle on the surface.
5. After applying paraffin baths, the skin of the hands becomes shiny, smooth and soft. If you carry out the procedure with a moisturizing / nourishing cream, the effect will last up to 5 days.
6. Many people have wrinkles in their skin. When you apply paraffin, in the process of solidification, it tightens the dermis, smoothing creases. The same applies to microcracks and wounds; they heal 3 times faster.
7. Paraffin baths have a good effect not only on the skin of the hands, but also on the nails. Especially useful procedure is considered for people who have a laminated plate, there are burrs and wounds in the area of ​​the cuticle.

Contraindications to the use of paraffin baths

Before starting the procedure, read the possible contraindications. Experts do not recommend neglecting these recommendations so as not to jeopardize their own health.

1. In the list of contraindications, diseases such as diabetes, eczema, poor blood circulation and its coagulation.
2. Paraffin baths can not be done to people whose skin of the hands has deep abrasions, inflammation, ulcers and wounds.
3. Refuse to carry out the procedure if you have vascular asterisks, veins on your hands.
4. With caution, paraffin therapy should be given to pregnant and lactating women.
5. If your blood pressure constantly jumps and your heart rate is too high, the use of paraffin baths can cause dizziness.
6. It is strongly not recommended to use paraffin on the hands with warts and a large accumulation of moles (convex).

Technology for the preparation of paraffin baths

Paraffin refers to cosmetics that require careful preparation. You will not be able to apply the product on the skin of the hands without prior heat treatment.

Necessary materials:

• moisturizing hand cream;
• nourishing hand cream;
• coffee scrub;
• rubber or plastic gloves;
• wool gloves;
• cosmetic paraffin (about 1.7 kg.).

Preparation

1. For an effective procedure, you will need to purchase cosmetic paraffin. The product is sold in a pharmacy or professional cosmetics store.
2. To assess skin reaction and eliminate possible allergies in time, buy pure paraffin for the first time.Refuse to purchase funds with dyes and fragrances, many of the additives are strong allergens.
3. If you decide to do paraffin therapy at home without a special bath designed for these purposes, it will be enough to buy 500 gr. product, not 1.7 kg.
4. However, a procedure is considered more effective if it is performed using a paraffin bath. If not, prepare a thick-walled enameled pan.
5. It is important that the dishes for making paraffin are perfectly dry. Otherwise, you risk getting severe skin burns. In addition, paraffin will begin to exfoliate upon contact with moisture.

Technology

1. Use a scrub before the procedure. To prepare it, mix the nourishing cream with coffee grounds so that the consistency of the mass resembles thick sour cream.
2. After scrubbing, wash your hands with antibacterial soap, apply a moisturizer.
3. Cut the paraffin into small cubes, place it in an enameled pan. Put on a slow fire, melt, stirring constantly.
4. It is important that the mass is warm and not hot, otherwise you will burn your skin. Do not use a microwave to heat paraffin. If possible, carry out the procedure in a special bath.
5. When the product becomes liquid, pour it into a suitable container. Dishes should freely place two palms in the open state.
6. People who are paraffin therapy for the first time are advised to do a preliminary test. Dip your finger in the bath, wait 2 minutes, evaluate the result. If there is no itching and redness, feel free to proceed with the procedure.
7. To begin, lower one brush in paraffin liquid, wait 5 seconds, remove, wait half a minute. When the first layer is set on the skin, again lower your hand into the bath, remove it. Perform simple manipulations until the entire brush is covered with paraffin.
8. You will need to make 8-10 layers with an interval of 20-30 seconds. You can perform actions first with one hand, then with the other, in turn. If the capacity is large, dip the brushes at a time.
9. To begin the next step, consult your friend’s help. You must quickly put on plastic gloves or wrap the brushes in a bag. After that, you can wear woolen mittens to maintain the thermal effect. If there are no warm gloves, wrap a towel around your hands.
10. The duration of the procedure is 30-40 minutes. After this period, you must remove the "paraffin gloves." In cases where you have covered your skin with moisturizing cream, there should not be any difficulties.
11. Discard used paraffin; it must not be reheated. The frequency of paraffin therapy is 1 time in 7-10 days, not more often. Optionally, you can add auxiliary components to the bath, such as patchouli, ylang-ylang, lavender, eucalyptus, ginseng, etc.

Paraffin therapy is a real find for people whose skin is regularly exposed to negative factors. The procedure can easily be carried out at home, if you follow the step by step instructions. Prepare all the necessary tools, do not forget to do an allergy test, wrap the brushes with polyethylene and a towel.

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