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Paraffin therapy is a treatment method that will have many benefits for the skin and body health. You have probably heard the name of this treatment method these days. Many massage and skin care centers and also nail salons perform this treatment method for their clients.
Whereas the beauty of feet and toenails is very important like hands and other parts of the body, nail beautification methods such as nail design and extension are done for feet. In addition to the beauty of the toenails, taking care of the health of the foot skin will be very important in terms of beauty as well as health. For this reason, the paraffin therapy method is welcomed by many women.
Also, whereas paraffin is a material without smell, color, and taste, and the person will not feel any pain or discomfort during the treatment, this method has quickly gained popularity among people. In this article, we will talk about paraffin treatment for the face and body, the advantages and disadvantages thereof, and manner of doing it, follow us.
Definition of paraffin therapy
Paraffin therapy is a type of treatment in which paraffin is used to treat all kinds of muscle and joint pains, and also the health and freshness of the skin. Paraffin is a kind of solid and hard wax, that saturated hydrocarbons is used in its structure. This material is very oily and if melted, it is used to maintain moisture and remove dryness of the skin.
Facial paraffin therapy and its benefits
Effect on reducing wrinkles: whereas paraffin wax is able to effectively retain and transfer heat, it is often effective for relaxing the facial muscles and will also reduce wrinkles and make the facial muscles more flexible.
Skin brightener: the heat of paraffin will open the blood vessels and increase blood circulation in the facial skin. So, with high blood circulation, your skin will become clearer and brighter.
Moisturizing the skin: Most beauticians announced that paraffin therapy will be very effective in moisturizing and softening the facial skin. Paraffin therapy method, unlike other methods, will completely affect the skin and its rejuvenation.
This is because they usually use a strong moisturizer such as collagen elastin cream or special oils before the paraffin wax is applied.
After that, when warm paraffin is placed on the skin, the pores of the facial skin will open and more moisture will penetrate the skin. Indeed, the use of oil or moisturizer is more often used for dry skin.
Also, paraffin wax can be very effective for reducing pain. Paraffin therapy can help increase blood flow, relax muscles and reduce joint stiffness by transferring heat to the body. Also, paraffin wax can affect and reduce muscle spasm and inflammation and relieve pain.
Paraffin Therapy method will be effective in treating the following diseases:
Arthritis
Joint pains and problems
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Perform foot paraffin therapy
Paraffin wax has a high heat capacity and can keep heat on the skin for a longer time. In foot paraffin therapy, usually dry skin and calluses will be removed and it will lubricate and clean the skin in the foot area. If you have stretch marks in the leg area, you can use paraffin therapy. This method is a kind of peeling method.
Perform hand paraffin therapy
Paraffin wax has a high heat capacity and can keep heat on the skin for a longer time. In foot paraffin therapy, usually dry skin and calluses will be removed and it will lubricate and clean the skin in the foot area. If you have stretch marks in the leg area, you can use paraffin therapy. This method is a kind of peeling method.
The risks of using paraffin therapy
The use of paraffin wax can cause redness, slight swelling or inflammation of the skin for those who has sensitive skin. test a small area before using on the entire skin. It is recommended not to use this method if you have any of the following:
Low Blood Pressure
Blood Sugar
Open wounds and skin rashes
Numbness in the hands or feet
If you intend to do paraffin therapy at home, be sure not to heat it so much as it may catch fire. At the beginning of the treatment, the temperature should not exceed 51.7° C. In some beauty centers, this treatment is recommended along with manicure and pedicure, although it can be used as a separate step too.
The method of using paraffin therapy is that they usually use a layer of paraffin to do the work. But in some cases, it is necessary to use several layers of paraffin during the work to achieve the proper result.
Paraffin is soft and creamy, so it can be easily placed on the skin and absorbed.
You should wash your hands completely after paraffin therapy and remove the extra paraffin from the nails and treat the nails with a nail file and nail polish.
During paraffin therapy, usually after placing the melted paraffin on the hand, a plastic glove and a warm towel are used on it, in order not to harm the skin of the hand so that it can be easily removed from the hand after it cools down and the hand will be soft and smooth.
Before performing the paraffin therapy treatment, make sure that the equipment used is disposable and they are hygienic.
Before doing paraffin therapy, consult with a dermatologist and ask for the right time for this, so that paraffin therapy can have a greater effect on your skin.
Avoid referring to non-standard centers that do not have the necessary health licenses for performing treatment.
