Paraffin therapy at home
Women’s hands are very often exposed to high loads, exposure to negative environmental factors, temperature changes, exposure to household chemicals and other aggressive phenomena.How to restore the health and beauty of delicate women’s hands? Modern cosmetology has developed a large number of methods for this, and one of the best is paraffin therapy! This procedure is aimed at rejuvenating, softening and whitening the skin of the hands, restoring its firmness and elasticity. Paraffin therapy is a natural, pleasant and effective procedure that allows you to get rid of defects and imperfections, and also has a healing effect. Just one session has a pronounced therapeutic and cosmetic effect.
Accessories
You can pamper your hands with this magnificent SPA procedure in the salon, or at home. To do this you need:
- Cosmetic paraffin (it can be purchased in cosmetic stores, pharmacies or ordered online).
- Bath – heater for paraffin therapy (you can use a large saucepan in which to melt the paraffin in a water bath).
- Plastic gloves (can be replaced with plastic bags). 4. Warm gloves (you can wrap your hands in thick terry towels).
- A product with a disinfectant composition for the skin of hands.
- Scrub.
- Favorite cream or collagen emulsion. In stores you can buy a set for paraffin therapy, or you can buy everything separately, it all depends on preferences.
Experts do not recommend performing a paraffin therapy session immediately after a manicure, as unpleasant sensations may occur.
Carrying out the procedure
1. Melt paraffin in a bath or water bath.
2. Remove all jewelry from your hands.
3. Clean your hands with a disinfectant.
4. Gently massaging, scrub your hands.
5. Apply nourishing cream and massage into the skin of your hands until completely absorbed.
6. Spreading your fingers, immerse the relaxed hand in paraffin up to the wrist and remove it. After 10 seconds, dip your hand again and remove. For best results, you should immerse your hand in paraffin up to 7 times. If the skin is sensitive, the first layer can be applied with a brush.
7. Put a glove or bag on your hand. Put on a warm glove or wrap in a towel on top. Repeat the procedure with the other hand.
8. For half an hour, while the paraffin gives off heat, you can relax and enjoy the peace.
9. Now remove the gloves and peel off the paraffin, starting with the wrist. Dry your hands thoroughly. It is not recommended to perform subsequent procedures with used paraffin.
10. Finish the procedure with a hand massage using your favorite cream.
- Effects of paraffin therapy:
- Removal of toxins;
- Skin hydration;
- Reduction of swelling;
- Muscle relaxation;
- Strengthening of joints;
- Restoration of skin elasticity and firmness;
- Stimulation of the skin’s protective functions.
Contraindications
Like any cosmetic procedure, paraffin therapy has contraindications:
- Diabetes;
- Damaged skin;
- Hypertension;
- Varicose veins;
- Pustular skin diseases;
- Epilepsy.
Women’s hands deserve care and admiration. Paraffin therapy – after just one session, your skin will become soft and smooth. Slows skin aging, stimulates circulation, gives a youthful appearance, nourishes the skin with beneficial substances, and eliminates dry hands, feet, and face.
