The skin of the hands is more exposed to the environment, household chemicals and water. It is extremely difficult to hide age-related changes in the hands, which is why it is important to provide comprehensive care for them, no less thorough than for the face. Paraffin therapy for hands is especially popular among women. What is it and how to make it at home on your own, we will consider in the article below.
About cosmetic wax
Cosmetic paraffin is thoroughly pre-cleaned from dyes and harmful impurities. It is classified as a premium drug. Often, vitamin and mineral complexes, as well as trace elements are added to the composition of cosmetic paraffin.
There are varieties of products based on honey, fruit, oily and herbal ingredients. The main purpose of cosmetic paraffin is to eliminate age-related changes in the skin, improve its appearance, improve he alth and deepfood. The procedure itself when using the product is called paraffin therapy for hands. What it is is of interest to many women.
Benefit
Paraffin has a lot of useful properties. Its use is recommended for removing age spots, nourishing and moisturizing the skin, deep cleansing and healing, healing of microcracks, and eliminating the first signs of age.
Cosmetic paraffin increases turgor, making the skin supple and silky. Paraffin therapy sessions are recommended not only for cosmetic purposes. They help to improve the functioning of the joints, serve as a prevention of s alt deposits, reduce pain in case of gout and other joint diseases. Due to the ability of wax to activate blood circulation, stiffness in movements is eliminated and their amplitude increases. You can carry out paraffin therapy for hands at home. Subject to the recommendations, the effect will be the same as in the salon.
The benefits of this type of therapy include:
- healing wounds on the skin caused by mechanical action;
- pain reduction;
- ease of procedure;
- thermal effect;
- already after one procedure, a favorable effect is noticeable;
- possibility of doing it yourself at home.
Indications
Indications for paraffin therapy for medical reasons are:
- musculoskeletal disorders: sprains, arthritis,fractures, sciatica, etc.
- skin diseases;
- varicose veins;
- trophic ulcers;
- burns and frostbite of varying severity;
- gynecological diseases;
- diseases of internal organs during an exacerbation;
- polio.
Doing paraffin therapy for hands for cosmetic purposes is recommended in such cases:
- increased dry skin;
- predisposition to edema;
- signs of age-related changes;
- premature skin aging;
- strong folds and creases of the dermis;
- scars.
Specificity and contraindications
During the procedure, the skin is covered with a liquid wax-like mixture that forms a thin film on its surface. Under the frozen mass, the temperature rises by a couple of degrees, due to which the pores open up, and the sweat glands work more intensively. This action leads to deep cleansing and removal of toxins.
When cooling, the composition shrinks, providing a compression effect, thereby improving the outflow of lymph and venous blood. This reduces tissue swelling and increases skin elasticity.
Before conducting a session of paraffin therapy, you should make sure that there are no contraindications. If the procedure is performed in the salon, the master must first conduct a skin sensitivity test so as not to harm the client.
Contraindications for use are:
- injury to the skincover;
- veins close to the surface of the skin;
- fungal or infectious diseases;
- hypertension;
- new growths;
- thyroid dysfunction;
- diabetes mellitus;
- individual intolerance to components;
- cardiovascular disease;
- pathology of the liver, cirrhosis.
If the instructions are not followed during paraffin therapy for hands, the result of therapy will be unfavorable, side effects may develop. Before carrying out the first procedure, it is necessary to make sure that the paraffin is tolerable. If there is no itching, redness or rash after the skin sensitivity test, you can safely proceed to the session.
Adverse reactions
Side effects of paraffin therapy for hands at home occur only in cases of non-compliance with the recommendations for the procedure. Including with excessive heating of wax, a person can get burned, so when heating it is important to monitor the temperature regime. It is extremely rare for a paraffin therapy session to cause an allergic reaction on the skin. If this happens, you must immediately stop the course and take appropriate measures to eliminate allergies.
Frequency and number of sessions
For medical reasons, course therapy is prescribed 15-20 sessions every other day or daily, depending on the characteristics of the treatment. A repeated therapeutic course can be carried out no earlier than a month after its completion.
For cosmetic purposes, the course consists of 10sessions. After its completion, the procedure can be repeated once or twice a month to maintain the result. In the cold season, it is recommended to increase the number of paraffin therapy sessions. To nourish and rejuvenate the skin, the procedure is carried out no more than twice a week until the desired result is obtained. To maintain the effect, the session is repeated once a month. Paraffin therapy for the feet is performed once a week.
Hot paraffin treatment for hands
What is this? For this procedure, heated paraffin is used. Before application, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, and then the stratum corneum is cleaned by scrubbing. To achieve the best result, before paraffin therapy, experts recommend treating the skin with a nourishing cream. Then, in a special container, the paraffin is heated to a certain temperature and the hands are lowered there for 15-20 minutes. The manipulation is repeated several times, after which gloves are put on and hands are placed in warm mittens. After 30 minutes, the paraffin is removed from the skin and applied to the cream. After the procedure, the skin becomes soft and velvety.
When choosing a cosmetic paraffin, one should be guided by the active ingredients included in it and the principle of their action. So, for skin rejuvenation, it is recommended to purchase paraffin with vitamin E, for a hot procedure, coconut and almond oils are perfect.
Contraindications for a hot paraffin session are:
- varicose veins;
- expressed vascular network or asterisks fromcapillaries;
- eczema;
- hypertension;
- open wounds.
Cold Paraffin Hand Treatment
This procedure can be performed using cosmetic paraffin suitable for heating. However, in this case, it is applied to the skin without heat treatment.
The advantage of this procedure is the almost complete absence of contraindications, there is no need to purchase a special bath, and the result will be the same as after a session of hot paraffin therapy. Cold wax effectively copes with cracks in the skin, perfectly softens and nourishes it. The principle of the procedure is similar to the previous method.
What is needed for the procedure at home
For a paraffin therapy session at home you will need:
- Paraffin bath for hands. What is it and why is it needed? A special container is purchased to heat the material. It can be mains operated with a built-in temperature sensor. Thanks to the thermostat, the required temperature of the composition will be maintained throughout the procedure. In its absence, you can use a metal or ceramic container.
- Paraffin.
- Scrub for preliminary cleansing of dead cells.
- Polyethylene gloves.
- Warm mittens.
- Moisturizing or nourishing hand cream.
All components can be purchased individually or in a special paraffin kit.
How can paraffin be applied?
Paraffin treatment for hands is performed in one of two ways:
- by immersion in the composition;
- applying the composition with a brush.
The first method involves repeatedly lowering the hands into a liquid composition. After each dive, allow the paraffin to harden for a while. As a result, peculiar mittens are formed on the hands. Due to the effect of the sauna during the procedure, the pores expand, toxins are removed from the deep layers of the dermis, the active components penetrate deeply, healing and filling the dermis with useful microelements.
When using a brush, a similar technique of layering paraffin is used. In some cases, cosmetologists and nail technicians combine both methods, but this requires special skills. The correct procedure is as follows: first, the paraffin is heated to a temperature of 55 ° C, applied in two layers, then heated to 65 ° C and the remaining layers are applied with a brush.
How is the procedure done?
This procedure is carried out in a beauty salon and at home. If you plan to carry out the procedure solely for cosmetic purposes, it is recommended to contact a specialist and not to purchase all the components that are most likely not to be used in the future. For people with medical problems, it is more expedient to carry out paraffin therapy for hands at home.
Step by step instructions:
- Hands are thoroughly washed to remove any remaining cream or impurities.
- Perform a superficial cleaning of the skin with peeling or scrub, and then wash their hands again.
- Apply any nourishing or moisturizing cream to enhance the effect of paraffin. If the procedure is performed on the legs, the use of a special emollient or vitamin A is recommended. For sensitive skin, a moisturizer is more suitable. Paraffin therapy for the purpose of rejuvenation is carried out with the help of lifting agents or hyaluronic acid.
- The product is melted in a water bath or in a specially designed bath to a viscous state. To determine the temperature, a small amount of paraffin is applied to the wrist. The permissible temperature is 50-55 ° C, the product should not burn, while warming the dermis deeply. The pre-applied cream penetrates the skin and forms a thin film on its surface. Do not overheat paraffin. The session should not be painful. If desired, a couple of drops of oil can be added to the wax container.
- After applying paraffin, polyethylene gloves are put on the hands, and warm mittens are put on top of them. Half an hour later, the hardened paraffin is removed, hands are washed with warm water and lubricated with any hand cream.
What oil is needed after the procedure?
If you are prone to allergic reactions, it is recommended to choose hypoallergenic products. In the absence of any contraindications, oils are chosen depending on the effect:
- Olive oil and rosehip extract strengthen the nail plate.
- Wheat germ oil has a rejuvenating effect.
- Jojoba oil restores water balance and moisturizes the skin.
- Citrus oils brighten and even out skin tone.
- Grape seed oil eliminates inflammation and skin irritation.
Reviews
Many women have already tried hand paraffin therapy. Feedback on the procedure is mostly positive. People mark:
- the procedure is very pleasant and inexpensive;
- the effect is noticeable after the first session;
- easy to do at home - no special skills required;
- quick healing of small wounds;
- the procedure not only improves the condition of the skin, but also strengthens the nails.
Among the negative points are:
- it is inconvenient to apply paraffin with a brush on your own;
- does not help with constant temperature changes;
- contraindicated for vein problems.
Despite the negative aspects, people are ready to recommend this skin care method to their friends and are happy to do the procedure themselves at home.
