Paraffin baths for hands

The age of the woman and the degree of grooming of appearance can be determined by her hands. Often their skin suffers from numerous aggressive effects - hot chlorinated water, soap and various products of household chemicals, wind and frost. As a result, the skin loses moisture, becoming dry and rough, wrinkles and pigmentation can appear on it. With these problems, you can effectively fight with paraffin hands for hand.

Paraffin baths for hand: the principle of the procedure

The skin of the hands is quite vulnerable to the aggressive effects of the environment and, as a rule, requires constant care. However, no moisturizing or nutritious cream can be compared with the effectiveness of exposure to paraffin. This method is based on the thermal effects of paraffin-it melts at a temperature of about 52-55 ° C, converting into a viscous warm mass that can be applied to the skin by means of masks and applications. This tool contains various softening and anti -inflammatory components that are useful for the skin. In the liquid paraffin, the baths dipped the hands, or apply it with a brush, when paraffin dries and its solidification, the skin envelops the dense and at the same time soft shell, impenetrable for air. Due to the extremely high heat capacity and low thermal conductivity, in contact with the skin of the hands of paraffin for a long time, without causing burns, it evenly and smoothly gives heat. At the same time, the skin temperature rises very slightly - a maximum of a couple of degrees.

A layer of hot paraffin increases the temperature of the skin, as a result of which the upper layer of the epidermis softens, pores are revealed, pollution and toxins are removed to the surface of the skin. At the same time, the beneficial substances of the applied cream are intensively absorbed into the skin, due to which the epidermis is active. In the process of cooling, the layer of paraffin "shell" on the skin is slightly reduced in size and compacts. Cosmetologists call this procedure “velvet pens”. Due to the effect of soft warming and pressure, a mesh of small wrinkles is smoothed, the skin looks young and elastic.

As a result of such a soft effect for the skin of the hands of paraffin, characterized by a peculiar greenhouse effect, the metabolic processes of the skin are stimulated, the activity of blood vessels and water-lipid metabolism are normalized, swelling is leaving, the skin becomes more beautiful-velvety, smooth and delicate. In addition, under the influence of paraffin, nails are fed and strengthened, with its help you can get rid of the stratification of the nail plates.

The healing properties of paraffin can be used to conduct applications and baths for different parts of the body (it is mainly used for hands, legs, abdomen, hips and face) - at present this method is very in demand. As a result of the paraffin therapy session, the condition of the skin of the hands is significantly improved, and the effect is noticeable immediately and with minimal care lasts quite a long time (about one to two weeks).

Paraffin baths for the arms and legs are very useful, as well as a pleasant and inexpensive caring procedure, with which it is easy to get rid of many problems. By applying paraffin therapy for the legs, you can eliminate the corns and corns that arose after wearing close uncomfortable shoes, walking in heels.   Such a session will help to give the heels the infant smoothness.

Currently, a wide selection of paraffin baths is presented on sale, which can be used for paraffin therapy. Such devices are designed to melt paraffin and further provide the temperature necessary to maintain it in a liquid state during the session. In addition, you can purchase a variety of paraffin therapy sets, including a heater (bath), special packages or hands for hands, as well as mittens.

Advantages of paraffin hands for hand

Paraffin therapy is effective in the following cases:

• for dry, sluggish, coarse and dehydrated skin and legs. Such procedures largely contribute to the restoration of the epidermis, helping to eliminate peeling, irritation, redness, stern and get rid of small cracks, restore the skin with a well -groomed look;
• the thermal effect of paraffin effectively acts with violations of local circulatory and the operation of the musculoskeletal system, as well as with various diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Paraffin therapy helps relieve stress and pain, normalizes the joints of the joints. This effect is used not only for cosmetic purposes, but also as part of the treatment of the program - paraffin baths are prescribed for people suffering from salts deposits, as well as in orthopedic diseases. Applications, baths and masks with paraffin normalize blood microcirculation and contribute to the restoration of muscle tissues.

Paraffin hand baths can be used at any time. Their use in the autumn-winter period is especially relevant, when the skin of the hands suffers from cold and weathing.

Paraffin baths for hand: contraindications

Paraffin hand baths affect the skin gently and caring - nevertheless, there are contraindications for this procedure.

These include:

• wounds and various damage to the skin;
• papillomas and warts, various rashes, abscesses, tumors of different etiologies;
• hypertension, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• bronchial asthma;
• diabetes mellitus;
• disorders of the sensitivity of the skin and blood coagulation.

How to make a paraffin hand for hand at home

Paraffin therapy is successfully used for baths and applications in different parts of the body.  Similar manipulations have gained wide popularity to improve the condition of the skin of the hands during salon manicure procedures.

According to reviews on the use of paraffin baths for the hands, such a procedure is easy and pleasant, calms after stress and relaxes, it is easy to master at home. Some women during a session of paraffin therapy under the influence of soft warmth and a pleasant smell fall asleep, and after awakening they feel freshened and rested.

In addition, it is easy to apply such a procedure with hand for hand at home. If you do not have time and means to visit the beauty salon, applied independently after a hard day's day of the hand, the hand bath will become a real salvation for irritated and weakened skin skin. To do this, you may need about 2 kg of paraffin - it can be freely purchased at a pharmacy, both in its pure form and enriched with nutrients. Cosmetic paraffin is suitable - including with various additives (with the addition of essential oils, vitamins, extracts and extracts of herbs). The acquired paraffin can be used to conduct one or several sessions.

For the first procedure, experts recommend using paraffin without any additives. For an independent procedure, you can try to do with a kilogram package of paraffin without using a special bath for paraffin therapy.

In addition, for a paraffin bath at home, you must prepare:

• a special bath (it can be replaced with a capacity in which you will melt paraffin). For melting paraffin, glass, enameled, ceramic or porcelain dishes are suitable;
• a glass or ceramic container where you will fill in a molten paraffin (such a size that hands with straightened fingers can place in it);
• spacious polyethylene gloves (like those that are included in packages with hair dyes), or thin plastic bags;
• towels for insulation of the hands (2 pcs.) Or warm mittens (wool or terry);
• body scrub, caring (moisturizing or nutritious) and protective hand cream.

Paraffin baths for hand: sequence of actions

With the help of a session, you can pamper the skin of the hands. This procedure is simple and will not take away a lot of effort from you, it is quite capable of mastering every woman.  Paraffin baths have a calming effect, their pleasant warmth helps relieve stress and achieve relaxation, not to mention the undoubted usefulness of paraffin for the skin of hands and nails.

The sequence of actions for the session is as follows:

1. Place paraffin in dry and clean dishes, and then melt. This can be achieved in the following ways:

• warm up with a water bath - at the same time, it is necessary to ensure that water does not get into it - since its droplets in the molten paraffin during the procedure can provoke a burn;
• melt in the microwave, turning on the minimum mode.

2. While the paraffin melts, it is necessary to prepare hands for the effects of a paraffin bath. To do this, wash your hands and use a scrub to remove dead skin particles, gently rubbing it with light movements. For scrubbing, you can prepare a mixture of coffee grounds with liquid soap. After using the scrub, lubricate your hands with a moisturizing or nutrient cream - with its help, paraffin will easily separate from the skin after solidifying on it.
3. When the paraffin melts, it must be poured into another container that will act as a bath. Gently check the temperature of the melted mass so as not to get a burn (a temperature of about 50 ° C is suitable). To do this, dip a finger into the mass or apply a drop of paraffin from the back of the palm - and observe your reaction. If there is no burning and redness, you feel soft pleasant heat on the skin, in which case the temperature is suitable for taking the bath.                                  
4. Spread your fingers and immerse your hands in paraffin, hold them there for a few seconds and take them out. After 10-15 seconds, lower the brushes again into the melted mass. Do this several times (from three to seven) - until the thick layer of a frozen paraffin is formed on the skin of a thick layer of a thick layer of a thick layer. In addition to dipping hands in a container with a viscous mass, you can use a brush for layout of paraffin mass to the skin.
5. After the paraffin is solidified, you should carefully put on plastic gloves, and on top of the mitten - or insulate your hands, wrapping each brush in a towel. If there is such an opportunity, ask someone to help you-with your hands covered with frozen paraffin mass, one can be somewhat difficult to cope with such a procedure.
6. The recommended duration of the skin heating with paraffin is about 20-30 minutes. After the specified time, remove the insulation, as well as gloves, then paraffin.  After the procedure, rinse your hands or wipe with a napkin and apply a protective cream.

You can soften the skin and enhance the effect of a paraffin bath by applying a small amount of olive oil on the hand with the addition of 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil or vanilla. After mastering the bath with a clean paraffin during the following sessions, you can experiment a little, enriching the melted mass with various moisturizing and nutritional additives (for example, oils and infusions of medicinal herbs). This procedure is also convenient to use for aromatherapy. For example, you can add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil, ylang-ylang or about 1/2 tsp to the paraffin bath for hands. tablespoons of vegetable oil (almond or grape seeds).

The first time after the paraffin therapy session should be avoided by the effects of aggressive detergents, as well as fingering the skin, overheating and hypothermia.  Bringing such procedures with paraffin 1-2 times a week, taking into account contraindications and compliance with the rules, you can significantly improve the condition of the skin of the hands, get rid of irritation and peeling, sewing, and a sense of tightness. Thus, the skin of the hands will again become delicate and smooth, acquires softness and silkiness.

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