Cold paraffin for face, hands and feet: application features and reviews

Paraffinotherapy is one of those procedures that has long been used in cosmetology as an effective tool for maintaining the beauty and health of the skin. Such manipulations nourish, moisturize and smooth the skin, fill it with vitamins, heal micro-cracks, eliminate flaking.

To conduct a paraffinotherapy session, two types of material are used: cold, which is often called cream paraffin, and hot. The use of the latter option, as a rule, involves a visit to the beauty salon. Use cold paraffin is much easier and more convenient, so it is often used at home. Today we will talk about it.

What is cold paraffin?

The procedures for cold and hot paraffin therapy are similar. The only difference is that cold paraffin does not need to be warmed up. In fact, it is a cream based on paraffin. In order to ensure the application of the product in a cold way, other components are included in its composition. Typically, this includes: wax, lanolin, vitamin supplements, as well as biologically active substances. Often manufacturers, to give the cream a pleasant smell and shade, add various essential oils, fragrances and dyes.

The consistency of cold paraffin is quite dense, but after application to the warm skin of the hands the product softens.

What should be expected of him?

On the effectiveness of the effect on the skin, cold paraffin is practically not inferior to the hot analog. Moreover, it is much easier and more convenient to use. The only thing to consider is that Cold paraffin for the face is not used. It is intended solely for the hands and feet.

What effect can be expected from the procedure of cold paraffinotherapy?

So, cream paraffin:

• It gives the skin elasticity and firmness.
• Moisturises and softens. It is very important to use paraffin masks for dry, dehydrated skin, especially in winter.
• Smoothes fine wrinkles.
• Prevents the formation of cracks.
• Eliminates brittle nails and strengthens the nail plate.
• Softens the cuticle.
• Eliminates burrs.
• Helps in the fight against calluses and coarsening of the skin.
• Relieves fatigue and pain in the joints.
• Heals minor wounds and cracks.
• Protects your hands from the harmful effects of the environment.

What is so good about cold paraffin? Reviews indicate that after masks with the use of this product, the skin of the hands and feet becomes unusually tender and velvety, without traces of fat. The effect of the procedure is saved for several days. And even after washing dishes, taking baths and other effects, the skin is still soft and supple.

Advantages of cold paraffin

1. Cream paraffin can be used as a means to care for the skin of hands and feet, not only in salons, but also at home. As mentioned earlier, cold paraffin for the face can not be used. For such purposes, its hot analogue is intended.
2. It does not require the use of special equipment (baths for warming up paraffin), which allows not only to shorten the procedure time, but also save money.
3. Virtually no contraindications, while the use of hot paraffin is contraindicated in people with heart failure.
4. Is a hygienic product. Hot analogue, as a rule, is used several times, until the moment when it does not end. With each use in the bath with the heated paraffin, immerse your hands completely or use a brush, dropping it into the bath. Despite the fact that the salons are trying to carefully monitor hygiene, cold cream paraffin in terms of cleanliness is ideal: it is applied with a spatula and used once.
5. It has low cost, besides it is economically spent. In turn, salon procedures are more expensive for finance.
6. Comfortable in using. Cold paraffin for feet and hands is completely ready for use, it does not need to be pre-melted, and for ease of distribution on the skin a brush is used, applying the product with light massaging movements.

Indications for paraffin therapy

Cream-paraffin is recommended to use to restore dry, flaky and depleted skin. Its use makes the skin elastic and elastic.

Where else can you use cold paraffin? The reviews claim that it has proven itself as an emollient for hardened skin on elbows, knees and heels.

Unique properties of paraffin allow you to get rid of microcracks, improve blood circulation, remove fatigue and swelling of the legs. In addition, this procedure is suitable for people suffering from varicose veins.

Thanks to natural ingredients, it is possible to strengthen the structure of the nails.

The procedure paraffin therapy has a relaxing effect, relieves the general fatigue and irritation, so it can be recommended as an antidepressant.

Masks with cold paraffin are suitable for those who, because of various dermatological diseases, do not have a thermal effect on the skin.

Contraindications

This method of skin care for hands and feet still has some contraindications. These include individual intolerance to the components of the cream paraffin. Therefore, before using it, a small area of skin should be tested for lack of allergy to paraffin.

Also cold paraffin for feet and hands is not recommended for use in violation of the integrity of the skin, the presence of neoplasms, as well as purulent inflammation of the skin.

How to use

Paraffinotherapy is carried out in several stages.

1. Cleansing the skin. At the initial stage, you should thoroughly wash your hands with soap and wipe them dry. Next, we use a tonic that will help to cleanse, moisturize and tone the skin.
2. Peeling. For this purpose, scrub peeling is applied, which helps to remove dead skin cells of the epidermis and better penetration of cosmetic products. If necessary, do a manicure and remove the cuticle. You can also apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
3. Application of paraffin. Use a spatula or brush to cover the skin with paraffin, gently distributing the product throughout the site. Then put on plastic or special cosmetic gloves. We warm hands using a terry towel or heat-mitt. The duration of the procedure is at least 15-20 minutes.
4. Removal of residual paraffin. A soft napkin is suitable for this.
5. Humidification. At the final stage, moisturize the skin with a moisturizing, protective cream. Due to this the skin will become soft and velvety, its elasticity and elasticity will increase.

Tips for use

To get the maximum effect from paraffin therapy, it is important to consider some points.

• The procedure is recommended to be carried out at night, because this will allow the means to penetrate deeper into the skin and further strengthen its effect.
• Dye your nails after using paraffin masks.
• Adding a couple of drops of essential oil to paraffin cream, the procedure of paraffinotherapy will be supplemented with aromatherapy. Only thus it is not necessary to forget, that each oil possesses different action.
• Masks from cold paraffin are recommended to be done at least once a week. To maintain the effect between the procedures it is desirable to use moisturizing and nourishing creams.

Cold paraffin therapy is an excellent addition to the traditional manicure and pedicure. For the procedure, you do not need to have special skills and incur high costs, but your skin for this care will certainly thank you.