Skincare cosmetics occupy a very important place in the life of every girl. We need creams, lotions, serums, cleansers to daily maintain skin tone and, as a result, youth.
Nowadays the beauty market offers such a wide range of skin care products that it is not difficult to get confused. How to choose products among thousands of manufacturers, which price segment to give preference to? Let's learn to understand this today!
The feet are a priori a problem area, because the skin in this area is prone to the formation of cracks and calluses, and dryness.
I would like cosmetics manufacturers to come up with a product that would prevent these troubles from occurring, or quickly get rid of them! But there is a panacea: paraffin therapy! We'll tell you everything about it and teach you how to do it. Paraffin therapy promotes powerful skin hydration
Purpose
Usually a person does not know about this method of treatment until a doctor prescribes the application to him. And after this, paraffin with ozokerite becomes a constant assistant, which is used for a number of diseases. And this is not without reason. Paraffin-ozokerite applications are used at home to achieve short-term spasm of blood vessels with their subsequent dilation. At the same time, blood flow and metabolism increase, regeneration processes are launched. Chemicals from ozokerite stimulate cell growth and activate immune processes.
Recommended intensity
How often can and should you do paraffin therapy for your feet? In emergency cases, when you need to quickly restore, moisturize and nourish the skin of your feet, you can do 3 procedures per week.
The recommended average intensity is a course of 3-10 procedures over 1-2 months with an intensity of first 2 and then 1 procedure per week.
To maintain well-groomed condition of the skin of the legs, 2-3 procedures per month are enough. They may coincide with a pedicure procedure when you visit a salon. Between pedicure procedures and paraffin therapy of the feet, systematic home care for the skin of the feet should be carried out using creams and nourishing masks, especially during periods of increased stress on the feet.
What are the reasons for the therapeutic effects?
In addition to the chemical composition of the application, the thermal factor is also of great importance. An increase in skin temperature in the area of influence by 2-3 degrees at a depth of 4-5 cm leads to vasodilation, increased blood flow, synthesis of biologically active substances and activation of the secretion of endocrine glands. As a result, a number of positive effects are observed.
Doctors note an anti-inflammatory effect, which is important for problems with the musculoskeletal system. In addition, antispasmodic, absorbable and analgesic effects are observed. Paraffin-ozokerite applications are most often started for children closer to the age of one year, if due to their tone they cannot begin to walk. Usually it is enough to carry out 10-14 procedures, and the baby begins to confidently stand on his feet, and then move around.
How to choose paraffin for feet
To do this, we focus on 2 main criteria - the volume required for the procedure and the recommended minimum filling of the bath, as well as the desired effect that we want to get from the additives in it. If you have cases of allergies to cosmetics, it is better to immediately give preference to the pure version.
Paraffin made in Spain and Italy is considered the safest - it has a natural composition and does not cause allergic reactions.
Brands worth paying attention to:
- Depilflax - Spain;
- Depileve - Spain;
- Xanitalia - Italy;
- Beauty Image - Spain;
- GiGi - USA.
Russian-made products of the Aravia brand have proven themselves well. In their lines you can choose paraffin for hot and cold applications.
There is also a special tonic for paraffin therapy. It contains a disinfectant component, urea, and herbal extracts. It is used at the stage of preparing the feet for immersion in paraffin.
One procedure will require 250-400 grams of paraffin, and for a one-time filling of the bath - at least 1500-2500 grams. Based on this, we buy the required volume. Then, as you spend the money, you can buy the required amount.
Review of quality paraffin brands:
Paraffin for hot and cold paraffin therapy - review of the best
Indications and contraindications
Most often these are inflammatory diseases of superficial tissues and internal organs, consequences of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Often, using this simple method, pathologies of the reproductive system, diseases of the skin and ENT organs can be effectively treated. Even such a complex disease as trophic ulcers associated with vascular obstruction can be corrected very well together with local and systemic therapy.
However, the procedure also has contraindications that cannot be ignored. These are acute inflammatory processes, heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver and various tumors. Paraffin-ozokerite applications are not used during pregnancy. Moreover, the lactation period is also a reason to postpone the course of treatment until it is completed. Only if your doctor individually decides to make an exception can you disregard this rule.
Paraffin baths for arthritis
When treating arthritis, paraffin baths are appropriate as a complex therapy. This manipulation helps relieve the inflammatory process and eliminate pain.
Method of use: paraffin heated and melted to a comfortable temperature is applied to the knee joint using a cotton swab or flat brush. The mass is laid out on the sore area of the body in layers, it is important that the thickness of the mask is at least 1 cm. The sore spot is insulated with film and a warm scarf, left for 1 hour, then the paraffin is completely removed from the surface of the body.
Cost of the procedure
This is another factor that speaks in favor of using paraffin-ozokerite applications. The price of such procedures is relatively low even in a hospital setting (220 rubles per application), but at home you can buy packages of paraffin and ozokerite and use them as many times as needed, only warming them up each time. Each of them will cost 80-90 rubles. Add to this the cost of the fabric for wrapping, the oilcloth base and the brush for application, it still won’t cost more than 500 rubles. And after the course of treatment, all this can be carefully removed until next time.
Paraffin bath for hands and feet - how the procedure works
A paraffin bath for hands and feet is a procedure in which the limbs are immersed in a container filled with heated paraffin to deeply moisturize the skin of the limbs.
Hands or feet are lowered into a bath of molten paraffin several times: each time after the previous layer has hardened, to create the next paraffin layer (usually 3-5 layers are made). If you have dry skin on your hands or feet, or have cracked skin, then a paraffin bath for your hands and feet is an excellent solution to these problems. Cosmetic paraffin in the molten state creates an air- and waterproof film on the skin, which facilitates the penetration of oils contained in the cosmetic paraffin itself into the deeper layers of the skin.
Paraffin therapy for hands and feet: video
Therefore, paraffin hand baths - reviews confirm this - are very well suited for soothing and healing chapped skin, especially in the autumn-winter period, when exposure to weather conditions has a detrimental effect on the condition of the skin of the hands. And it’s not at all necessary to go to the salon for this, because... It's very easy to make paraffin hand baths at home.
Both in the salon and at home the procedure will be absolutely the same. In salons, paraffin therapy for hands, the price ranges from 500-800 rubles per procedure. All you need is to purchase a paraffin bath once and periodically replenish your supplies of cosmetic paraffin. Below we will describe in detail how to make paraffin baths for hands or feet.
How to use
There are several ways to perform this procedure. However, it is best to entrust it to an experienced nurse. It does not pose anything dangerous, but the heating technique itself must be worked out until it becomes automatic. Any less and the cool application will not be able to provide a healing effect. If it’s a little overheated, paraffin-ozokerite applications can severely burn unprotected skin. That's why caution doesn't hurt.
There are several ways to use ozokerite. The very first thing is to melt it to a temperature of 65 degrees and apply it to the skin with a brush. The second method is similar, but the effect is deeper. The limb is coated with ozokerite and then placed in a vessel containing a molten mixture of paraffin and ozokerite. And again we warn you about the need to maintain the correct temperature regime. It will not be possible to quickly clean a limb from a substance that is too hot.
Appliqués are an easier option for beginners. Paraffin-ozokerite applications are performed in this way most often at home. To do this, the molten ozokerite is poured onto the oilcloth laid in the mold in a small layer and, after waiting for it to cool (checking it with your own hand), is transferred to the surface of the body.
Home paraffin therapy for a runny nose
Acute and chronic rhinitis can be treated well at home using the paraffin method. The substance (50–80 g) should be heated in the microwave. But the safest way is to melt it in a water bath. Under no circumstances should it be kept over an open fire.
Then take a gauze folded in three or four times or a flannelette flap. Soak the fabric in slightly cooled paraffin, but it should still be hot. Wrap it in plastic, then in a flannel towel and place it on the inflamed sinuses. Do the procedure at night, warming the cold nose for 20–30 minutes. If necessary, paraffin therapy is continued in the following days - until recovery or noticeable improvement in the condition.
Doctors' recommendations
In fact, the procedure is quite simple, and therefore anyone can do it at home, the main thing is to practice a little. However, there are several important factors to consider:
- At the height of the hot season, such procedures should not be performed; the air temperature in the room should not exceed 18-20 degrees.
- The temperature will have to be selected individually. It is best to use an application whose temperature you can check as it cools. The substance should be hot enough, but not leave strong redness, much less a burning sensation.
- The therapeutic mixture is not applied to the joints; the doctor recommends applications only to the legs, thighs, calves and toes.
- The exposure time is also selected individually. On average it is about 10 minutes. Before and after the procedure, you need to do a relaxing massage using oil or cream.
How to make a paraffin face mask correctly -
Important: for the procedure, only special cosmetic wax is used specifically for the face, intended specifically for use at home.
You must carefully read the instructions for the wax, and pay special attention to the temperature to which it needs to be heated. Paraffin facial therapy: video
How is the procedure performed? –
- The skin of the face and neck must be cleansed with a special cleanser. Thorough washing ensures that dirt, dust, and traces of cosmetics do not clog pores and cause inflammation.
- Before applying a paraffin face mask, reviews from some cosmetologists recommend applying a cosmetic cream or lotion to the skin, which will help additionally nourish the skin with beneficial substances. You can also add your favorite cosmetic and essential oils to the paraffin itself, which will provide additional effects to the procedure.
- Heat the wax in a paraffin bath to the desired temperature. Before applying to the face, check the temperature of the paraffin. To do this, it is recommended to apply heated paraffin to the back of your hand - it should be pleasantly warm, but not hot.
- Warm paraffin is applied to the facial skin with a special brush, along massage lines, avoiding the eye area, mouth and around the nose, so that you can breathe freely during the procedure. Start applying paraffin from the middle of the chin, moving up to the cheeks and ears. The chin is covered last.
- Typically 3-4 layers of paraffin are applied, and the resulting paraffin face mask should be about 5mm thick. Paraffin wax may be too thin and drip, so use old or unwanted T-shirts during the procedure.
- Typically, a paraffin facial mask should remain on your skin for 10-15 minutes or until it sets completely. After which it is carefully removed from the face completely or in parts, starting from the chin.
- After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer to the skin. In winter, after the procedure, it is not recommended to go outside for an hour.
Making an applique
And we move directly to technology. Now we will take a closer look at what paraffin-ozokerite applications are. You will understand better how to do them after trying it in practice. It is better to use an adult as a test subject. To conduct a session you will need the following components:
- Cosmetic paraffin (do not use candles) and ozokerite in approximately equal proportions.
- Two containers: one for wax, the second for a water bath.
- Gauze and scissors.
- Cling film.
- Warm diaper, blanket or towel.
- Vaseline to give plasticity to the applique.
Net benefit
Despite the fact that paraffin is a product of petrochemical processing, it is not only safe, but also very useful. The reason is the high degree of purification, as well as the very principle of action of the substance.
Paraffin care provides:
- nutrition;
- deep hydration;
- skin restoration;
- removal of toxins;
- elimination of swelling;
- healing of microcracks;
- elimination of peeling and redness;
- acceleration of blood and lymph circulation;
- warming up the joints;
- relaxation, stress reduction.
Let's get straight to the point
We have everything ready, and now we can make paraffin-ozokerite applications. It’s best to learn how to do it for a child from a nurse or to apply it to dad’s neck for the first time. The first step is to melt the solid over very low heat. Make sure that no water gets into the mixture. It takes much longer to cool than the paraffin itself and can cause skin burns. When the product has completely melted, you can add Vaseline and mix. Pour a layer of the mixture onto prepared wide layers of gauze, laid out on cling film.
Now the place to apply the mixture must be thoroughly dried and several layers of paraffin must be applied with a soft brush. It will set quickly and protect the skin from unpleasant sensations. A slightly cooled gauze is placed on top of it. The heat from this composition will last quite a long time. The child is covered with a blanket and left for 15 minutes.
Do not forget that the use of such applications is possible only as prescribed by a doctor. With hypertonicity, they can bring a quick positive result, but with hypotonicity, on the contrary, they will relax the muscles too much, which will only worsen the condition. Therefore, despite the importance of preventive measures, consult your doctor first. But if the baby is sick, but the temperature is normal, you can make warming applications on the chest and instead of socks.
Paraffin and its properties
Paraffin is a synthetic substance that is obtained from the distillation of oil. Its main properties are considered to be high heat capacity (retains heat for a long time) and low thermal conductivity (gives off heat slowly). When molten paraffin is applied to the body, it creates a dense film on its surface. The skin begins to sweat. Together with sweat, harmful substances leave the body.
By slowly and evenly warming up an area of the body, and then compressing the skin as it cools, paraffin has the following effects:
- relieves pain and other unpleasant sensations;
- increases skin elasticity, tendon and muscle elasticity;
- improves blood circulation and lymph outflow;
- accelerates tissue regeneration processes.
You can find white and yellow paraffin on sale. For medical applications, the cheaper yellow is usually used. White undergoes more thorough cleaning, which is important for cosmetic purposes, but not important for medicinal purposes.
Why do you need paraffin boots: indications for use
Most children are born with some type of movement disorder. Some children have hypotonicity, while others, on the contrary, have hypertonicity. That is, decreased or increased muscle activity. Accordingly, the child can either clench his fists, stretch his legs, or, on the contrary, be overly relaxed and lethargic. In this case, doctors recommend not only oral medications, but also physical procedures such as massage, electrophoresis, ozokerite and paraffin boots. This is one of the most harmless and simplest options for treating children.
Indications for use:
- Decreased muscle tone
- Increased muscle tone
- Neurology
- Birth injuries
- Flat feet or incorrect position of the legs
- Varus deformity of the legs
- Hallux valgus
Doctor's recommendations
