A paraffin treatment uses warm oil-based wax to provide pain relief to hands, feet and sore joints and muscles. This treatment has skin-softening benefits as well.
Benefits
A paraffin treatment soothes chronic joint pain and relaxes stiff muscles, and improves blood flow to the treated area. It increases range of motion for people with arthritis, bursitis and other chronic conditions that cause pain and stiffness. Paraffin treatments also smooth and soften dry,chapped, rough and scaly skin. It can be helpful for chronic skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.
How It Works
Paraffin treatment is a form of deep heat therapy. Liquified paraffin wax is very efficient at absorbing and retaining heat. When you dip your hand or foot, for example, into the paraffin bath, heat transfers from the wax into the affected area as the wax solidifies. The heat increases circulation and relieves pain and stiffness. To aid in skin softening, paraffin increases blood supply to the skin, while also opening pores and trapping moisture from underlying layers of skin, as noted by the Medical Supplies &Equipment Company.
Paraffin Wax Hand Massage and or With Manicure
Paraffin wax stimulates blood circulation and softens and soothes the skin.
- First, your therapist sanitises your hands.
- Then, after checking the temperature of the wax, your therapist immerses your hand in the wax multiple times.
- Next, your hands are wrapped in plastic and place in warm mitts.
- After 15 or 20 minutes, the wax and bags are removed.
Paraffin Wax Foot Massage and or With Pedicure
Paraffin wax stimulates blood circulation and softens and soothes the skin.
- First, your therapist sanitises your feet.
- Then, after checking the temperature of the wax, your therapist immerses your feet in the wax multiple times.
- Next, your feet are wrapped in plastic and place in warm booties.
- After 15 or 20 minutes, the wax and bags are removed.
The ultimate pedicure experience isn’t complete
without a paraffin wax treatment.