The skin of the hands requires constant care, especially in the winter , because the cold air makes it dry and tight. In order to eliminate this problem, you need a paraffinotope or paraffin bath for nails and hands, which is a special device with a container for heating paraffin, with which the course of paraffin therapy can be performed at home. Use the device for paraffin baths only once or twice a month, so that the skin of your hands is healthy, tender and protected.
How to use a paraffin bath?
But, like all cosmetic procedures, paraffin therapy has its own subtleties, which it is better to get acquainted with before making it for the first time. You should understand that paraffin candles are not suitable for these purposes, you need a special cosmetic paraffin, which has undergone a special purification. You will need 2-3 kilograms for one procedure. Cosmetic paraffin can be purchased in stores, as well as in beauty salons.
Now we'll figure out how to use a paraffin bath at home. The bath should be an enameled vessel, a piece of paraffin is placed in it and heated on a water bath. The sides of the bath must be high enough so that you can immerse your hands completely there. Hands should be treated, preferably using this procedure, use a coffee scrub . Then you need to lubricate the handle with a thick layer of nutritious cream. The selection of cream should be approached with all due care, because it is he, not paraffin, that will play a key role in improving your skin. Check the paraffin temperature. For this, you need to touch the back of your hand with it. If the temperature suits you, then put the relaxed hands in the melted paraffin, wait a few seconds, then take them out and repeat the procedure two or three times. Put plastic gloves on your hands or simply wrap them in a bag, keep in the paraffin of your hands about 30 minutes.
Paraffin bath: how to choose?
Before buying a paraffin bath, you probably wonder how to choose it correctly. Determine to begin with, for what purposes it will serve you, because there are different models of trays. Some of them are designed for procedures with hands, others are used to make the tender skin of the legs. The choice of these devices is quite wide, and there is also the possibility of selecting a universal option for all occasions. Modern paraffin baths are long and very convenient, because in this area there is also competition, and each manufacturer is working to improve the quality of its products.
Before the final choice, you need to clearly define the appropriate parameters:
- volume (from 1.5 to 2.5 liters);
- power (140-160 W);
- energy consumption class (preferably A);
- temperature of heating and availability of modes (from 45 to 75 degrees);
- additional options (overflow protection, heating indicator, temperature maintenance function);
- overall dimensions;
- equipment (paraffin, mittens, brushes, etc.).
Do not forget that not all paraffin waxes can use any composition and brand.
Paraffin baths: contraindications
Like any other procedure, paraffin therapy has its own contraindications. It is strictly forbidden to conduct it in the presence of open sores, burns on the hands, cuts. First let your skin become healthy, and only then it will be possible to start cosmetic procedures. It is not recommended to use nail polish on the first day after the procedure. With the proper procedure, the skin of the hands receives a fairly large amount of disinfected and purified liquid, which gives it smoothness and silky smoothness.