Paraffin Wax

Paraffin wax treatments are basically luxurious spa treatments which are intended for moisturizing and softening the skin. Treatments of paraffin wax are most commonly applied to the feet and hands as components of pedicures and manicures respectively. It is different from other common spa wax which is used for removal of hair on the face and body. That kind of wax is much thicker and bonds to the skin.

Paraffin wax is basically a softer wax as it contains paraffin oil component. As it is a softer wax, it melts at a lower than normal temperature. This means that the skin can be dipped in the wax without leading to blistering or burning. Specialists of spa melt blocks of paraffin wax in special vats.

At the time of paraffin wax treatments, beauticians have their clients plunge their feet or hands into the melted wax one or more times to coat the skin in a generous layer. The feet or hands are then covered in plastic or some other non-absorbent material and left soak in the wax layer for over half an hour.

Treatments of paraffin wax are popular particularly in winter as they are warming and they offer a great deal of moisture to cracked and dried skin. During the treatments of paraffin wax, the skin is bathed in warmth, which aids the pores to get opened and the skin to get softened.

After that the paraffin oil is able to enter the skin for nourishing and replenishing it. As the treatments are meant for soothing and calming, oils are usually added to the wax for adding a dimension of aromatherapy to the experience. Treatments of lavender paraffin wax are common in posh spas.

Once the skin has been permitted to be soaked in the wax and the layer has been hardened, it can be dragged in one solid piece. As the wax is soft and consists of oil, it does not turn out to be very stiff and does not stick on to the skin. Rather, after a treatment of paraffin wax, the skin is left soft and slick.

People who suffer through a seasonal dry skin usually find treatments of paraffin wax to be effective and relaxing preventative measures. Dried, cracked knuckles and heels can make cold weather intolerable. One or two moisturizing treatments of paraffin wax can help a lot during snowy months.

If you have interest in buying treatments of paraffin wax for yourself or as gifts, get in touch with spas in your area for seeing if they are provided.