Paraffin bath for hands and feet

Any woman knows about the absolute necessity of caring for the skin of the feet and hands in the cold season. Temperature changes, constant wearing of pantyhose, gloves, socks, frost and piercing wind are very bad for the condition of the epidermis. As a result, there is excessive dryness, peeling and even painful cracks.

Paraffin bath for hands and feet can instantly get rid of such problems, restore the skin velvety, softness, heal damage and strengthen the nail plates. In addition, this procedure is very simple even for self-implementation.

Do I need a special electric bath for paraffin therapy for the hands and feet?

This method of recovery, nutrition and moisturization of the skin involves the application to the hands and feet of liquid cosmetic or medical paraffin. It is sold in solid form, bars, respectively, it will have to melt. This can be done with the help of usual enamel dishes placed on a water bath, or by means of a special device - a bath for paraffin therapy (paraffin wax, parafinotopka).

Such devices work from electricity. Baths provide not only a quick and even melting of paraffin, but also maintain it in a liquid state at the desired temperature the right time. This allows you to carry out the procedure for both hands and feet without the need to re-fire the product.

How to make restoring paraffin baths for hands?

Regenerate damaged or overdried skin on the hands with paraffin therapy can be in the beauty salon. But most women prefer to do it themselves, especially since it is not difficult to get a medical or cosmetic paraffin - it is available for purchase in the pharmacy chain and specialized stores.

Here's how to make paraffin baths for your hands at home:

1. Put a hard bar (about 2 kg) to melt in a bath or on a water bath.
2. During the heating of the paraffin, prepare the skin. It is necessary to thoroughly clean it, treat it with a mild scrub, disinfect and abundantly lubricate with a nutritious cream.
3. Check the temperature of liquid paraffin with a finger pad. The product should be warm, so as not to burn yourself.
4. Dip into the thick mass of the wrist for a few seconds, pull it out. Repeat 3-5 more times with a break of 10-15 seconds, until a dense layer of paraffin is formed on the skin.
5. Wear cellophane, and top - terry or fabric gloves.
6. After 20-30 minutes, carefully remove the paraffin from your hands.

Paraffin bath for feet skin at home

Foot therapy is similar to the procedure on the skin of the hands. Only in this case, more cosmetic paraffin is needed - about 3 kg.

It is worth noting that the skin on the legs is thicker and coarse, so the mask can be held longer, about 45 minutes.