Cold paraffin for face, hands and feet: application features and reviews

Paraffin therapy is one of those procedures that has long been used in cosmetology as an effective means for maintaining the beauty and health of the skin. Such manipulations nourish, moisturize and smooth the skin, fill it with vitamins, heal microcracks, and eliminate peeling.

To conduct a paraffin therapy session, 2 types of material are used: cold, which is often called cream paraffin, and hot. Using the latter option usually involves visiting a beauty salon. Using cold paraffin is much easier and more convenient, which is why it is often used at home. We'll talk about it today.

What is cold paraffin?

Cold and hot paraffin therapy procedures are similar. The only difference is that cold paraffin does not need to be heated. Essentially it is a cream based on paraffin. In order to ensure cold application of the product, other components are included in its composition. As a rule, this includes: wax, lanolin, vitamin supplements, as well as biologically active substances. Often, manufacturers add various essential oils, fragrances and dyes to give the cream a pleasant smell and shade.

The consistency of cold paraffin is quite dense, but after application to the warm skin of the hands, the product softens.

ItalWax White Line

ItalWax hard paraffin for hot procedures. The brand specializes in hair removal products and offers paraffin for hot application in 500 g briquettes costing from 350 rubles. Manufacturer – White Line, Italy.

Types of additives to choose from:

• Rose (softens, whitens, actively nourishes);
• White orchid (moisturizes, relieves puffiness, accelerates metabolic processes);
• Strawberry (rejuvenates, nourishes, tones);
• Peach (vitamins A and E, vegetable oils for dry and rough skin);
• Olive (tons, nourishes and intensely moisturizes);
• Natural (smoothes, softens, intensively moisturizes and nourishes).

pros:

• Large selection of additives and flavors in the brand’s line;
• Excellent quality for an affordable price;
• Convenient packaging of 500 g for a large flow of customers;
• Vitamins A and E included.

Minuses:

• Individual intolerance to additive components is possible;
• General and individual contraindications for hot paraffin therapy.

What should you expect from him?

In terms of effectiveness on the skin, cold paraffin is practically not inferior to its hot counterpart. Moreover, it is much easier and more convenient to use. The only thing to consider is that cold paraffin is not used for the face. It is intended exclusively for hands and feet.

What effect can you expect from the cold paraffin therapy procedure?

So, cream paraffin:

• Gives skin elasticity and firmness.
• Moisturizes and softens. The use of paraffin masks is very important for dry, dehydrated skin, especially in winter.
• Smoothes out small wrinkles.
• Prevents the formation of cracks.
• Eliminates nail brittleness and strengthens the nail plate.
• Softens the cuticle.
• Eliminates hangnails.
• Helps in the fight against calluses and rough skin.
• Relieves fatigue and joint pain.
• Heals small wounds and cracks.
• Protects hands from harmful environmental influences.

What else is so good about cold paraffin? Reviews indicate that after masks using this product, the skin of the hands and feet becomes unusually soft and velvety, without traces of fat. The effect of the procedure lasts for several days. And even after washing dishes, taking a bath and other impacts, the skin still remains soft and elastic.

Dona Jerdona

Solid paraffin Dona Jerdona for hot procedures. The composition contains coconut oil for additional intensive nutrition and moisturizing of the skin. Packaged in plastic containers of 400 g, costing from 350 rubles. Manufacturer – Dona Jerdona, Russia.

Types of additives:

• Shea butter (nutrition and hydration, softening calluses and roughness, healing cracks);
• Tea tree with coconut oil (light antiseptic, nourishes, promotes cell regeneration);
• Peach with coconut oil (activates metabolic processes, intensively nourishes);
• Strawberries with coconut oil (toning, moisturizing, removing puffiness);
• Aloe + shea and coconut butter (moisturizing, toning and regeneration);
• Bio-paraffin white (purified, hypoallergenic, contains vitamins A, E and shea butter for intensive nutrition and skin restoration).

pros:

• Contains vitamins A and E, oils and extracts;
• Convenient packaging of 400 g;
• Wide selection of additives for different purposes of SPA procedures.

Minuses:

• Individual intolerance to the components of the composition is possible;
• Individual contraindications for hot paraffin therapy.

Benefits of cold paraffin

1. Cream paraffin can be used as a skin care product for hands and feet not only in salons, but also at home. As mentioned earlier, cold paraffin should not be used for the face. Its hot analogue is intended for such purposes.
2. It does not require the use of special equipment (baths for heating paraffin), which allows not only to reduce the procedure time, but also to save money.
3. It has virtually no contraindications, while the use of hot paraffin is contraindicated for people with heart failure.
4. It is a hygienic product. The hot analogue is usually used several times until it runs out. Each time you use it, immerse your hands completely in a bath of heated paraffin or use a brush, lowering it into the bath. Despite the fact that salons try to carefully monitor hygiene, cold paraffin cream is ideal in terms of cleanliness: it is applied with a spatula and used once.
5. It has a low cost and is also economically used. In turn, salon procedures are more financially expensive.
6. Comfortable in using. Cold paraffin for feet and hands is completely ready for use, it does not need to be melted first, and for ease of distribution over the skin, use a brush, applying the product with light massaging movements.

TNL

TNL cosmetic paraffin is intended for hot procedures in the salon or at home. Packaged in flat briquettes of 350 g. Manufacturer: TNL Professional, Russia. The cost of one briquette is from 250 rubles. In the line of the same brand you can choose the following types of paraffins:

• Nasturtium (with vegetable oils, vitamin E and mineral components);
• Chocolate (tons and rejuvenates the skin, moisturizes, relieves swelling);
• Orange (tons, relieves swelling, nourishes the skin with oils and minerals);
• Tea tree (eliminates dryness, flaking, cosmetic defects and any irritation);
• Green apple (eliminates aesthetic defects, nourishes with vitamins and minerals, improves tone, moisturizes);
• Milk and honey (rejuvenates, enhances collagen synthesis in the skin surface, contains vitamins, minerals and vegetable oils);
• Aloe Vera and Shea butter (relieves puffiness, improves tone, restores the balance of nutrition and hydration).

pros:

• Wide range of options with additives and nutritional components;
• Economical cost;
• Bulk briquettes, convenient for the starting procedure, when you need to purchase the entire kit to fill the bath;
• Pleasant aromas that additionally lift the mood of the master and the client;
• High degree of purification, ensuring the safety and quality of the procedure.

Minuses:

• Possible allergic reaction to certain additives and flavorings in the composition.

Indications for paraffin therapy

Cream paraffin is recommended to be used to restore dry, flaky and depleted hand skin. Its use makes the skin firm and elastic.

Where else besides your hands can you use cold paraffin? Reviews claim that it has proven itself well as a softener for rough skin on the elbows, knees and heels.

The unique properties of paraffin allow you to get rid of microcracks, improve blood circulation, relieve fatigue and swelling of the legs. In addition, this procedure is suitable for people suffering from varicose veins.

Thanks to natural ingredients, it is possible to strengthen the structure of the nails.

The paraffin therapy procedure has a relaxing effect, relieves general fatigue and irritation, and therefore can be recommended as an antidepressant.

Masks with cold paraffin are suitable for those who, due to various dermatological diseases, are contraindicated for thermal effects on the skin.

Depilflax

Cosmetic paraffin Depilflax for hot application. The brand specializes in waxes for hair removal and paraffins for hot processing. Solid paraffin is packaged in briquettes of 500 g in plastic packaging. Country of origin: Spain.

You can choose from the following additive options:

• Orange + peach (intensive hydration, recommended for dry, flaky skin);
• Shea white (recommended for very sensitive skin, anti-aging);
• Menthol + monoi tahiti (relieves heaviness, increases tone, protects against dehydration);
• Rose (deep nutrition and hydration, recommended for inter-season chapping);
• Cocoa (tons, intensely nourishes and moisturizes, acts as an antioxidant, relieves inflammation).

pros:

• Natural additives included;
• Wide selection of fragrances and different options for the effects of the cosmetic formula;
• Convenient packaging of 500g.

Minuses:

• Individual intolerance to additives is possible.

How to use

Paraffin therapy is carried out in several stages.

1. Skin cleansing. At the initial stage, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and wipe them dry. Next, we use a tonic that will help cleanse, moisturize and tone the skin.
2. Peeling. For this purpose, a peeling scrub is used, which helps remove dead skin cells of the epidermis and improve the penetration of cosmetics. If necessary, we do a manicure and remove the cuticle. You can also apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
3. Application of paraffin. Using a spatula or brush, cover the skin of your hands with paraffin, carefully distributing the product over the entire area. Then we put on plastic or special cosmetic gloves. We warm our hands using a terry towel or thermal mittens. The duration of the procedure is at least 15-20 minutes.
4. Removing paraffin residues. A soft napkin is suitable for this.
5. Hydration. At the final stage, we moisturize the skin with a moisturizing, protective cream. Thanks to this, the skin will become soft and velvety, its firmness and elasticity will increase.

Marina Lupin Pharm-Effect

Cosmetic paraffin "Marina Lupin" is a budget option for a cosmetic product that is not inferior in properties to analogues from the middle and expensive price category. , Russia. A 250 g plate will cost 90-100 rubles.

In the packaging, the material is packaged in thin slices. Next, it must be heated in a bath or water bath if the procedure is carried out at home.

The product does not contain additives, so you can enrich the formula yourself by adding vitamin E or aromatic oils to warm melted paraffin before immersing your hands. In the same series “Marina Lupine” you can purchase a composition with sage, mint, pine needles, and eucalyptus.

In winter, in addition to the main procedure, you can also perform inhalations by yourself adding pine needles or eucalyptus oil to the warm composition, and inhaling the vapors during the entire time of hand treatment.

pros:

• Economical;
• Provides intensive hydration and toning of the skin of the hands;
• It is not inferior to more expensive analogues in quality and effect.

Minuses:

• Small packaging, for a large bath you will have to purchase several pieces.

Tips for use

To get the maximum effect from paraffin therapy, it is important to consider some points.

• It is recommended to carry out the procedure at night, because this will allow the product to penetrate deeper into the skin and further enhance its effect.
• You should paint your nails after using paraffin masks.
• By adding a couple of drops of essential oil to the paraffin cream, the paraffin therapy procedure will also be complemented by aromatherapy. Just remember that each oil has a different effect.
• It is recommended to do cold paraffin masks at least once a week. To maintain the effect between procedures, it is advisable to use moisturizing and nourishing creams.

Cold paraffin therapy is an excellent addition to traditional manicure and pedicure. To carry out the procedure, you do not need to have special skills or incur large expenses, but your skin will definitely thank you for such care.

Start Epil

Start Epil paraffin cream for cold application. The brand's product lines include only products for cold paraffin therapy. The cosmetic composition is packaged in 150 ml jars costing from 300 rubles. Manufacturer – Start Epil, Russia.

The following options for compositions with added oils and extracts are offered:

• Fruit sherbet (orange extract, mango and shea butter for intense nutrition and hydration);
• Vanilla mousse (vanilla extract and shea butter for intensive cell restoration);
• Chocolate cream (vanilla extract, cocoa butter and shea butter to improve tone and nutrition);
• Strawberry smoothie (strawberry extract and shea butter to moisturize, nourish and renew skin cells).

pros:

• Wide selection of flavors and additives for individual purposes;
• Small containers for ease of use at home or with a small flow of clients;
• Pleasant aroma;
• Economical.

Minuses:

• Individual intolerance to additive components is possible.

Reviews

Buyers speak with delight about the Arabia paraffin cream with chocolate. Reviews about the product are really good: they note ease of application, a noticeable effect on the skin and a pleasant smell. Thanks to this product, women get rid of dry and flaky skin during the cold season, and the effect of use can last from several days to a week (depending on how often the hands are exposed to various influences (contact with water, cleansers, etc. .).Also, those who have tried home paraffin therapy on themselves say that during the procedure a pleasant warmth is felt.

According to reviews of the Arabia hand paraffin cream, as a result of the procedure, the skin acquires freshness and elasticity, it looks younger and becomes well-groomed.

Cold paraffin therapy has earned more rave reviews also because it does not have the obvious contraindications that the hot salon procedure has.

Contraindications

Although paraffin has many benefits, it should not be applied to the skin of any part of the body in the following cases:

• during pregnancy (at any stage);
• any diseases of the heart and blood vessels, diabetes;
• focal inflammations with purulent fillings (boils, purulent wounds);
• mechanical damage to the skin (scratches, wounds, cuts);

• sensitive skin.

If cold paraffin is used, it will become a harmless alternative to hot paraffin for vascular and heart diseases.

Technique of use

Paraffin hand baths

The cream is applied to the hands and distributed evenly along them. The brushes are kept in this way for an hour, the minimum duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. Within an hour, the paraffin cream should be almost completely absorbed.

Upon completion of the procedure, it is necessary to remove the remaining parts of the hand paraffin cream from the hands. They are removed with a dry cloth or napkins. It is not recommended to wash off the cream with water, as this will negatively affect the effectiveness of the treatment. At the final stage, the brushes must be treated with a cream that provides additional moisture.