Brushes, fingers and palms always "give out" age, so women need careful care for them. Paraffinotherapy is the most simple, demanded and effective salon service for healing and improving the appearance of the hands. Its popularity is growing due to the possibility of self-fulfillment of the procedure at home.
Paraffinotherapy for the hands - benefit
A feature of the cosmetic raw material in question is a high heat capacity. Paraffin melts already at 53 degrees Celsius, turning into a viscous mass. It easily envelops the skin, but does not cause unpleasant sensations and does not provoke burns. The use of paraffin for hands includes several beneficial cosmetic effects:
- slowing down the aging process;
- deep moisturizing;
- smoothing of fine wrinkles;
- strengthening and nourishment of nail plates;
- cleansing and renewal of the skin;
- elimination of peeling, irritation and roughness.
Paraffinotherapy for the hands can also be used as a medical medical procedure. This manipulation has the following positive effects:
- activation of blood circulation in tissues;
- normalization of lymph drainage;
- reduction of swelling;
- restoration of muscle tone;
- improvement of mobility of joints;
- removal of pain and cramps;
- healing of skin microdamages.
Types of paraffinotherapy
There are 2 options for leaving with the help of the presented means:
- Cold cream paraffin for hands. These are ready-made cosmetic products that do not require pre-melting.
- Hot paraffin therapy. Raw materials are sold in a solid form, it must first be heated and melted.
Cold paraffin therapy for hands
This procedure is preferred by most women, especially when there is a shortage of free time. Cold paraffin for hands is a thick cream that softens from the heat of the skin. In its composition there are:
- wax;
- plant extracts;
- lanolin;
- essential oils;
- vitamins of group B and other valuable ingredients.
Cold paraffinotherapy - very simple manipulation, which has many advantages:
- saving money;
- does not require a special tray for heating the raw materials;
- absolute hygiene (cream applied only once);
- convenience and ease of use;
- low price of the product;
- absence of contraindications and risk of burns.
Hot paraffin for hands
This kind of procedure is more pleasant on sensations and operates a little more intensively and faster. Paraffin for paraffin therapy is pre-melted to a comfortable temperature. To melt it, you can use a water bath or a special bath with a heating function. In liquid paraffin for hands it is necessary several times to lower the brush so that a dense film forms on them. It envelops and warms the skin, creating a greenhouse effect.
Paraffinotherapy for hands in the salon
In the beginning of acquaintance with the care under consideration it is better to consult a specialist. The paraffin treatment for hands is available and does not take much time. In the process of conducting it you can memorize the stages of the procedure, take an interest in the optimum temperature of the raw materials, in order to repeat the manipulation of the house. Hot paraffin therapy for the hands in the cosmetic salon includes several stages:
- skin cleansing and degreasing;
- peeling;
- application of a nutritious cream or oil;
- immersion of hands in melted paraffin (several times);
- warming the mask with special gloves;
- standing;
- film removal;
- food and hydration.
Cold paraffin therapy is almost identical. The only difference between the procedures is the way of applying the cosmetic product. Cream-paraffin does not melt and does not solidify on the skin, it is applied in a dense layer immediately after peeling. Due to the additional nutritional components in the composition of such a means, subsequent moistening can be omitted.
Paraffinotherapy for hands at home
The described manipulation is very easy to perform, so many women do it themselves. Paraffin therapy at home is similar to the salon service in terms of effectiveness and final results, if all the actions are carried out correctly. To provide the skin with quality SPA-care, it is necessary to purchase special raw materials for the procedure. In addition, some tools are required.
What do you need for paraffin therapy?
The composition of the kit depends on the type of manipulation. If hot application of cosmetic is supposed, a bath for paraffin therapy, which the water bath can replace, is needed. In the latter case, the dishes should be non-metallic or enameled. Mittens for paraffin therapy are sold in specialized stores, but they are also easy to replace. You can put cellophane bags on your hands and wrap them with a thick towel. Cosmetic paraffin will have to be purchased at a pharmacy or a manicure store. Candles or cinder can not be used.
A set for cold-type paraffinotherapy includes only a special cream and mittens, a bath is not needed. For both types of procedure, you must additionally have:
- any antiseptic solution;
- scrub ;
- vegetable oil or fat cream;
- paper napkins;
- clean towels.
Paraffinotherapy - how to do?
To perform the manipulation it is desirable to prepare a set of necessary objects in advance and release 30-40 minutes of time. Hot paraffin therapy for the skin of hands can take about an hour. You can repeat a session several times (3-4) per week. The procedure of paraffinotherapy begins with the preparation:
- Wash, dry and disinfect hands.
- Make skin peeling with a scrub.
- Apply oil or greasy cream .
Hot option:
- Place 2 kg of cosmetic paraffin in a bath or in a water bath.
- When it melts, put the prepared hands into the liquid for 10 seconds.
- Get the brush from the bath, wait until the film forms on the skin.
- Repeat the action 3-5 times.
- Put on your hands cellophane gloves and thermal gauntlets.
- Wait 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the paraffin wax.
- Apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
Cold option:
- Apply a dense layer of paraffin cream to prepared hands and nails.
- Wrap them in cellophane and dense fabric.
- After 15-20 minutes, remove the mask.
Paraffinotherapy - contraindications for the hands
The considered care of a skin of brushes, fingers and palms is authorized to apply not always. Cold treatment of hands with paraffin is not contraindicated, so it is more in demand. It is forbidden to use hot method in the following cases:
- significant damage to the skin of the hands;
- allergic rashes;
- diabetes;
- varicose veins or a tendency to it;
- high blood pressure, persistent hypertension;
- vascular pathologies;
- infectious skin lesions;
- inflammation in the treatment site.