Cold paraffin therapy for hands - indications, limitations, methodology

Cold paraffin therapy is a very popular procedure that gives the skin of your hands instant hydration and eliminates dryness and flaking.
It does not require any special financial or time expenditure; its technique is very clear and simple. Want to learn how to do cold paraffin therapy at home? Then quickly read our article - we’ll teach you everything step by step! But first, let’s figure out who this technique is suitable for and who it is not, as well as what results can be achieved. Cold paraffin therapy gives the skin of your hands instant hydration

What results does cold paraffin therapy bring?

Well, are you ready to get perfect skin and be amazed at how easy it is? Then let's get started!

1. We start by cleansing and degreasing the skin: thoroughly wash your hands with soap and wipe dry with a towel.
2. Then we remove dead cells: scrub the skin. Apply a small amount of gommage and massage your hands for a couple of minutes. In this way we also stimulate blood circulation. Rinse your hands with water and blot with a napkin, removing abrasive particles and remaining cream.
3. Apply a light moisturizing cream (you can use your base one, which you use daily).
4. Next, we begin to work directly with the paraffin cream. We take a small amount of material and rub it vigorously in our hands, covering all areas of the skin being treated (hands or feet).
5. We create a thermal effect: we put gloves on our hands and bags or special plastic socks on our feet. We put on woolen gloves or socks on top, depending on the zone.
6. Let stand for 15 minutes. We take off woolen and plastic socks/gloves and simply blot the dermis with napkins. No need to rinse!
7. Ready. The skin is moisturized and nourished. She looks flawless, youthful and elastic!

Carefully read the step-by-step instructions for home paraffin therapy

Indications and contraindications

A huge advantage of cold paraffin therapy is the absence of contraindications. It can be used for any condition of the body, with the exception of obvious inflammatory processes of the skin, fungal diseases and open wounds. Also, if you are individually intolerant to any components of the additives in the line of cosmetics for cold paraffin therapy, you can purchase a pure version of the composition.

Indications for the procedure are the following conditions:

• Increased individual dryness of the epidermis;
• The need to regenerate and protect the skin for minor problems, for example, cracks in the arms and legs;
• The need for additional hydration and nutrition during the off-season;
• Aesthetic care and the opportunity to relax and remove muscle tension during the procedure, including thanks to a light massage during its implementation;
• As part of therapy for the presence of calluses and corns during pedicure and comprehensive foot care.

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The benefits of paraffin therapy for beauty and health

Paraffin therapy for hands is considered healing not only for the skin, but also for the joints. This has long been proven by cosmetologists. The principle of the therapeutic effect is the intense thermal effect on the skin tissue. Paraffin holds a high temperature level, due to which the pores open. Particles of dirt are washed out of them, while the skin itself is saturated with useful substances. Paraffin itself is a mixture similar to wax. The degree of its beneficial effect on the skin is much higher than that of a conventional nourishing cream. Heat helps the skin receive maximum beneficial microelements and penetrate deeper into the tissue. Thus, the hands become significantly smoother, velvety and soft. Paraffin is used not only for hands, but also for other parts of the body. For example, for legs. It perfectly relieves painful spasms. In our beauty salon, this service is presented as part of a comprehensive manicure and pedicure, and paraffin therapy can also be performed separately. If you feel tired hands and fingers, or notice roughness in the off-season, then this is a reason to contact Nails-Lux.

Who benefits from hand paraffin therapy – 11 points

This procedure is quite simple and accessible to almost every person who has no contraindications. Cosmetic paraffin is gentle on the skin and does not cause allergic reactions. Sometimes aromatic oils are added to the mixture, such as aloe, lavender or mint. We list the cases when medicinal wax can be especially relevant:

• if you do not protect your hands when interacting with household chemicals;
• if your skin is peeling and small but not bleeding cracks constantly appear;
• if your skin is especially susceptible to drying out during cold weather;
• if you tend to wash your hands very often;
• if you are preparing for an important event and want to look perfect;
• if you have arthritis and old finger injuries;
• if you want to prepare especially carefully for a manicure;
• if you want to warm up the skin before the massage;
• if you suffer from itchy hands caused by dryness;
• if you want to relax and get relaxation with an aesthetic effect.

The effect of paraffin therapy on the skin of the hands - velvet skin

In short, the effect of the procedure will be as follows:

• you will get good exfoliation of dead skin flakes and epidermis;
• you will deeply moisturize your hands and nourish them with useful microelements;
• you will start the regeneration process for shallow cracks;
• you will begin to prevent joint disease.

The result is always felt after the first session. Moreover, it is noticeable, because the skin becomes more elastic and well-groomed. This is especially true in winter, when the wind is especially harmful to the skin. Paraffin in this case is an excellent solution to the problem.

Lifting effect of paraffin therapy and other advantages of healing cosmetology

From the point of view of cosmetology and medicine, paraffin gives several noticeable positive effects at once: Skin detoxification - you remove toxins during steaming along with sweat, they cannot come back, and water fills and moisturizes cleansed pores, penetrates very deep levels of the epidermis. Moisturizing the skin - the liquid seems to be redistributed. What comes out of the blood and lymph returns back to the dermis, so the procedure has amazing moisturizing properties, maintains tone at a high level and improves skin elasticity, and removes age-related changes. Deep nourishment for the skin of the hands - any cosmetics that you apply to your hands after a paraffin bath will open up much more strongly and give more, because the skin is completely cleansed and prepared for contact with creams and oils. Therefore, we recommend immediately after the procedure to wipe your hands with your favorite cream if you do not plan to continue doing a manicure. In this case, the cosmetic product will penetrate much deeper. In addition, paraffin improves blood circulation. Good lifting - your hands will look not only more well-groomed, but also young. When hardened, paraffin stretches the surface of the skin, as if erasing all small cracks and wrinkles, making everything more elastic.

Carrying out paraffin therapy for hands - description

The main component of the procedure - paraffin, heated to 40 degrees - acts as a source of both nutrition and heat at the same time. Due to the fact that the brushes are in a warm state for a long time, a bath effect is created for them: the pores are cleansed, the moisture pushes out all excess from the skin tissue and is absorbed back in its pure form. Heat additionally acts as a conductor of useful substances. In a beauty salon, paraffin therapy is carried out in several stages. To begin with, hands are immersed in warm water for steaming, then a scrub is applied to the skin with massage movements and cleansed. Before immersing your hands in liquid paraffin, the skin and nails are generously covered with nourishing cream. Paraffin “gloves” are created in several stages: they immerse their hands in liquid paraffin and then allow it to dry. After 20-30 minutes, the paraffin is removed. Paraffin therapy for hands in the salon is completed by applying a moisturizer to the skin.

Contraindications for paraffin therapy - who it is not suitable for

Despite the many advantages of paraffin therapy, there are several contraindications for its use. These are open wounds, diabetes mellitus, and vascular fragility. All other clients can enjoy the benefits of this procedure. You can sign up for paraffin therapy by phone.

Relaxing properties of paraffin hand baths - against pain

He will tell you more about the pain-relieving properties of paraffin. With constant use, these baths are ways to influence overstrained muscles and joints. Therefore, if you type a lot or work with your hands, or feel periodic spasms, then paraffin will help soften the discomfort and remove swelling.

In what season is paraffin therapy for hands especially relevant?

Paraffin therapy for hands is relevant not only in cold weather, but also in summer. After all, when it’s hot, your hands constantly sweat and can swell, and in the off-season they can become chapped. Spring and autumn are considered the most unfavorable for the skin of the hands. At this time, especially many clients come to our salon who want to remove peeling from their skin.

Salon paraffin therapy and its differences from home

The salon procedure will be cheaper and will be much more effective, because in this case real professionals will handle your hands. We have equipment and necessary cosmetics in our salon. Carrying out such a session on your own at home is not only expensive, but also sometimes dangerous. Before the session, our specialist will apply cream to your skin, then lubricate your hands with cosmetic paraffin (it will not burn your fingers and does not contain harmful elements). The procedure is carried out using a special device that has indicators and thermoregulation.

After the paraffin therapy procedure - what should not be done?

Please note that immediately after the procedure it is not recommended to go out into the cold. We also advise you to protect your hands with gloves and mittens in cold weather, this way you will prolong the youthfulness of your skin for a longer period.

Gel polish and paraffin therapy for hands - before or after?

Paraffin is always applied before gel polish. After a manicure, it is not recommended, since the decorative coating may become cracked and crumble due to strong thermal effects. On this issue, you can consult in more detail with a specialist at the Nails-Lux salon.

Can paraffin be reused for the procedure?

Re-used paraffin is not used, because it “pulls” toxins out of the skin and becomes harmful after use. This wax mixture is intended for a one-time care procedure.

Frequency of paraffin hand baths - how often they can be used

If you want to not only enjoy a warm wax bath and remove peeling for several days, but also consolidate the effect, then we advise you to undergo a whole course of paraffin therapy. This requires from 5 to 10 sessions, it all depends on the initial condition of the skin of the hands. In this case, you should take breaks between visits to the cosmetologist for 5 or 7 days. It is also not recommended to overdo it in this matter. Hands are the main “tool” for contact with the outside world for almost everyone. We use them to type, open doors, go through things at home or in a purse, perform hundreds of small mechanical actions every day and do not notice that even in contact with delicate tissue, our skin can be noticeably injured. Constant dryness can occur not only due to the seasonal vagaries of the weather, but also the specifics of work and constant household routine. We can say that the hands of every person constantly endure aggressive influence. It is worth considering that not everywhere there is sufficiently soft water and very often after taking a bath you feel dryness and “tightness” not only on the face, but also on the hands. All this significantly affects the aesthetics of the skin. Paraffin therapy is considered a budget and quite affordable procedure, which gives not only an aesthetic, but also a therapeutic effect. It doesn't matter what time of year it is outside. If you feel discomfort from touching the skin of your hands, then it’s time to take care of it. She deserved it. Sign up for paraffin therapy at our Nails-Lux salon. We work not only in the capital itself, but also in the region.

Who is the paraffin therapy procedure indicated for?

First of all, it is worth saying that in order to maintain the beauty and youth of the skin of the hands, this procedure should be carried out by everyone, regardless of gender and age. But there are also a number of indications for warm paraffin hand therapy:

• deterioration of hand skin condition
• dryness, flaking, tightness
• superficial wrinkles on the skin of the hands
• frequent contact with water and detergents
• loss of firmness and elasticity
• joint pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia
• arm muscle spasms, sprains
• swelling
• calluses

Rules for the procedure

Cold paraffin therapy at home is carried out up to 2 times a week. The cream can be purchased at any specialty cosmetics store. For the procedure you will need the cream itself, a brush, polyethylene gloves, cosmetic gloves or mittens.

Step-by-step instructions for using paraffin cream:

1. The skin must be prepared before the physiotherapy procedure. Hands should be washed with soap and dried well. After this, the skin needs to be treated with tonic and scrub applied. The scrub helps remove dead skin cells. You can also get a manicure.
2. It is acceptable to use hand serum. It will increase the effectiveness of therapy. This step is optional.
3. Next, you need to distribute the paraffin cream evenly on the skin. After this, gloves (polyethylene or cosmetic) are put on. It is acceptable to use simple mittens in combination with a plastic bag. The product must be kept for an hour. The minimum therapy time is 15 minutes. Within an hour it is absorbed almost completely.
4. After paraffin therapy, you need to remove the remaining paraffin. It is removed with napkins or a dry cloth. It is better not to wash off the paraffin, as this will reduce the effectiveness of the therapy. Remains of active substances will be washed off with water.
5. At the end of paraffin therapy, according to the instructions, cream should be applied to the skin for additional moisturizing. You can choose a cosmetic product from any company.

The packaging of the cream contains a description of the restrictions on its use. Contraindications to the use of paraffin cream are the following conditions:

• Deep damage to the integrity of the skin.
• Pustular lesions.
• Fungal, viral, bacterial skin pathologies.
• Oncological formations.
• Recent waxing.
• Ulcerative lesions of the skin.
• Allergic reaction to the components of paraffin cream.

About the benefits of cosmetic paraffin

The consistency of cold paraffin is creamy. It contains various essential oils, vitamins, microelements, plant extracts, sea salt and additives. The procedure is based on creating a sauna effect. Under the influence of its own heat, pores expand, lymph flow increases, and the saturation and moisturizing of the skin with nutrients accelerates. Nails are also strengthened, joints are warmed, toxins are removed, and small cracks are healed. In addition, cold paraffin for hands perfectly whitens and tightens the skin.

Action and composition

Cold paraffin is used to restore and moisturize flaky and dry skin of the hands and elbows. Cold paraffin is also used for the feet. The procedure can be called an additional care for pedicure and manicure - it is often recommended in beauty salons . Already from the first session there will be a visible result, which will last for several days.

The benefits of the procedure are determined by the chemical composition of the base material. Paraffin forms a special layer on the skin, under which the epidermis is exposed to heat. Of course, you need to use it correctly to achieve maximum results from the home procedure.

With cold paraffin therapy for hands, there is no need to heat and melt the product. It is enough to use soft paraffin cream. The composition is easy to apply with a brush. The warming effect is achieved due to body heat.

The cosmetic product contains active ingredients that help moisturize and nourish the skin. Typically the composition looks like this :

1. paraffin with a low melting point;
2. essential oils;
3. vegetable oils;
4. vitamins.

This useful formula can deeply moisturize and restore dry skin . Cream paraffin can increase skin elasticity, prevent the formation of cracks, eliminate roughness and improve blood circulation. When cool, the product should not be used on the face, otherwise such a substance can block the ducts of the sebaceous glands. You need to apply paraffin cream to your feet or hands correctly.

Benefits of using cold paraffin

Paraffin for hands

Cold paraffin has many advantages:

• Its use does not require any preparatory measures, such as heating the wax;
• There is no need to purchase special containers for it;
• This wax is more economical to use;
• The procedure itself is more hygienic, as it does not require contact with reusable baths;
• Cold paraffin therapy can be taken by people suffering from high blood pressure;
• Cold wax can be used even in summer, since it does not have such a strong thermal effect on the skin as, for example, hot wax;
• Wax nourishes the nail plates with vitamins, softens the cuticle, etc.

Wax is good for the skin of hands and nails