How to make paraffin baths for hands

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

Useful properties of paraffin for hands

1. Paraffin has a low conductivity of heat, 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 humidified at times faster, blood circulation is restored, cell regeneration occurs.
3. In “paraffin gloves,” the skin of the hands begins to sweat intensely, but the cosmetic does not allow the liquid to evaporate. As a result, the tissues are saturated with oxygen, the dermis becomes more elastic.
4. Along with sweat, the epidermis is cleared of excess toxins and poisons that accumulate in the pores. Heavy substances are removed together with the “paraffin glove”, because they are deposited on the surface.
5. After the use of 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. For many people, the skin of the hands has wrinkles. When you apply paraffin, in the process of freezing, 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. Particularly useful procedure is considered for people who have exfoliated the plate, there are burrs and wounds in the area of ​​the cuticle.

Contraindications to the use of paraffin baths

Before proceeding with the procedure, familiarize yourself with possible contraindications. Experts do not recommend to neglect these recommendations, so as not to jeopardize their own health.

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

Paraffin bath preparation technology

Paraffin is a cosmetic product that requires careful preparation. You can not apply the tool to the skin of the hands without prior heat treatment.

Necessary materials:

• hand moisturizer;
• nourishing hand cream;
• coffee scrub;
• rubber or polyethylene gloves;
• woolen gloves;
• cosmetic paraffin (about 1.7 kg.).

Training

1. To effectively carry out the procedure, you will need to purchase cosmetic paraffin. The product is sold in a pharmacy or a professional cosmetics store.
2. To assess the skin's reaction and eliminate possible allergies in time, buy pure paraffin for the first time. Refuse to purchase products with dyes and fragrances, many of the additives - strong allergens.
3. If you decide to do paraffin therapy at home without a special bath designed for this purpose, it will be enough to purchase 500 grams. product, not 1.7 kg.
4. However, a more effective procedure is considered if it is performed using a paraffin bath. If there is none, prepare a thick-walled enameled pan.
5. It is important that the paraffin cooking utensils be perfectly dry. Otherwise, you risk severe skin burns. In addition, paraffin will begin to exfoliate in contact with moisture.

Technology

1. Before the procedure, use a scrub.To make it, mix the nutritious cream with the coffee grounds in such a way 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 enamel pan. Put on a slow fire, melt, stirring constantly.
4. It is important that the mass is warm, not hot, otherwise you will burn the skin. Do not use a microwave for paraffin heating. If possible, carry out the procedure in a special bath.
5. When the product becomes liquid, pour it into a suitable container. Dishes should be free to place two palms open.
6. People who perform 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 get started, lower one brush in paraffin liquid, wait 5 seconds, remove, wait half a minute. When the first layer is set on the skin, put your hand in the bath again, remove it.Do some simple manipulations until the whole brush is covered with paraffin.
8. You will need to make 8-10 layers with an interval of 20-30 seconds. You can perform the action first with one hand, then with the other, alternately. If the tank is large, dip the brushes at a time.
9. To proceed to the next step, refer to the help of a friend. You must wear plastic gloves quickly or wrap the brushes with a bag. Then you can wear wool mittens to maintain the thermal effect. If there are no warm gloves, wrap your hands with a towel.
10. The duration of the procedure is 30-40 minutes. After this period, you must remove the "paraffin gloves". In cases where you covered the skin of your hands with a moisturizer, difficulties should not arise.
11. Throw away the used paraffin, it cannot be reheated. The frequency of paraffin therapy - 1 time in 7-10 days, no more. Optionally, you can add auxiliary components to the bath, such as patchouli essential oil, ylang-ylang, lavender, eucalyptus, ginseng, etc.

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

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