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What is Paraffin Wax?

Very useful products for treatment

Posted on June 21, 2022, by KSR
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Paraffin wax is a very useful product for treating all kinds of pain, which is also used in beauty salons to beautify and rejuvenate the skin. In addition, it is widely used in making colored pencils and candles. Therapeutic use of this product has its own instructions and solutions. This product is widely used in beauty salons and spas.

Paraffin wax is a soft, colorless white or waxy wax. Paraffin Wax is made from saturated hydrocarbons. Paraffin Wax is mostly used in beauty salons to soften the skin and in spas (hot water therapy salons) for hands, cuticle and foot treatment. The reason for using this treatment is its colorlessness, tastelessness and odorlessness. Paraffin Wax can also be used to relieve joint and muscle pain.

Paraffin Wax has many uses in beautification and treatment. In terms of beauty, Paraffin Wax is often suitable for use on hands and feet. This substance is an effective emollient that helps to soften and soften the skin. When rubbed on the skin, it increases the moisture and after the end of the use period, it maintains the moisture level on the skin for a long time. This treatment product also helps to open pores and remove dead skin cells. This will make the skin look fresher and smoother. The chemical structure of this therapeutic product is unique. Because Paraffin Wax is made up of molecules between 20 and 40 hydrocarbons in length, it does not enter the pores of the skin. Therefore, it acts as a skin insulator and protects the skin from damage caused by cracking and cold. This product is usually used by people who have dry or cracked skin, as well as people who are looking to soften skin calluses. It does not matter if it is the skin of the hands or feet, Paraffin Wax can soften any hard and wrinkled skin. Some pedicure and manicure salons use this effective conditioner to open pores and remove dead skin on hands and feet. After removing the paraffin, the skin becomes younger and becomes silky and smooth. This therapeutic product has been very successful in protecting and moisturizing as well as rejuvenating the skin.

Therapeutic benefits of paraffin wax and other applications

Paraffin Wax relieves pain in diseases of the skin, joints and muscles. That is why everyone believes that this product has many therapeutic benefits. This product is used to relieve pain (especially hands) in people with the following: 

  • Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Other joint problems
  • Paraffin Wax acts as a heat therapist and can also help increase blood flow, relax muscles and reduce joint stiffness. This therapeutic product can also minimize muscle spasms and inflammation and eliminate sprains. Paraffin therapy reduces pain and sensitivity. It is true that this therapeutic product relaxes the muscles, but it does not reduce muscle strength. It is also very useful for patients with osteoarthritis of the hand. This product can be used as a short-term and useful treatment option. Paraffin Wax has a variety of other uses. Due to its waxy texture, low melting point and usability as an intermediary for fragrance, this product is also commonly used in making candles and crayons. It is also often used in lubrication, electrical insulation and other applications. However, there is some worrying research that has led to controversy over the use of paraffin wax.

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    Diverse therapeutic properties

    Those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis can use Paraffin Wax. Research has shown that using Paraffin Wax on the hands of people with non-acute rheumatoid arthritis can be beneficial. This therapeutic product can improve the function of the hand before exercising and also helps to relieve pain and muscle relaxation. 

    Paraffin Wax also relieves the pain associated with fibromyalgia. This disorder causes widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness throughout the body. In a 2009 paper, researchers found that surface heat (such as using Paraffin Wax) led to a temporary reduction in pain in patients with fibromyalgia.

    In another 2013 article, Pakistani researchers studied the effectiveness of Paraffin Wax as a treatment for post-traumatic hand stiffness. They found that the combination of this product and joint movement techniques was more effective than mobilization techniques in physiotherapy.

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    General point of view

    Paraffin Wax is completely safe and beneficial for the skin and body. Since it does not need to be heated to a high temperature to melt, you can apply it on your skin without worrying about the risk of burns. For people with sensitive skin, this product may be slightly harmful and can cause skin rashes. In addition, Paraffin Wax should be used on areas of the skin that do not have any scars or cuts. Paraffin Wax treatment is also a great choice to fight the pain caused by serious and debilitating diseases. This useful product can not only relieve pain but also relax you.

    We all know that heat relaxes muscles. So people who suffer from movement problems (muscle stiffness) will find more range of motion by using this product. If you feel swelling due to fluid buildup in a part of your foot or hand, Paraffin Wax can reduce this swelling. Depending on the severity of the pain, you may need more than one layer of paraffin. Sometimes it is necessary and natural to use several layers of paraffin to penetrate the heat deep into the muscles and create a feeling of comfort.

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    How to use paraffin wax for treatment

    Spa therapists dissolve Paraffin Wax pieces in a boiler. At the same time, you should wash and dry your hands and feet. These specialists measure the proper temperature of Paraffin Wax to make sure it does not cause you any problems. When the solution is ready, your hands or feet are gently dipped in warm, warm paraffin. They hold your fingers in water and solution for a few short moments, from your fingers to your wrists. The paraffin solution binds to your hands and feet and forms a thin layer. Then your hands and feet are dipped in paraffin several times to create several layers.

    The coated part is then wrapped in a plastic cloth or liner. This part is covered with gloves, slippers or blankets It is "soaked" in the wax layer for at least 20 minutes. You have to wait as your hands and feet get wet and dry. The treatment solution peels off on your skin. After cleaning your hands and feet, you will notice that your skin is hydrated, smooth and soft.

    You can do this yourself at home with the home Paraffin Wax kit available at cosmetics stores. But note that you have already considered all the risks associated with allergies and so on. People with dermatitis, burns, rashes and skin rashes, open sores and any other skin condition should avoid treatment with Paraffin Wax. However, for a better experience you can do the treatment in a spa or beauty salon.