Paraffin Wax Treatments
Paraffin is one of the main treatments for aching joints and arthritis and mostly used in spas. It is said to soften the skin while it moisturizes as well. This is because of the paraffin oil that the wax contains. The process of dipping the hands and feet into the wax happens when the wax is melted at a low temperature inside a heating element casing. Paraffin is usually sold in blocks of paraffin wax and then is melted down. The treatment can last, with the person’s feet or hands in the wax for a series are times till a layer of the wax is coated onto the hands and/or the feet. Then the wax covered area is then wrapped in plastic and allowed to sit for about 30 minutes and sometimes for an hour.
Sometimes paraffin can be found in small blocks that can be used to make candles and other wax creations. A lot of the paraffin sold to spas and therapy companies contains other ingredients as well such as lavender, chamomile and at times a mix between different types of essential oils to help aid in the benefits of the treatment.
You can have paraffin wax treatments done once a week or even once a day or more. Depending on the extent of your joint stiffness or pain you can have them done right in your own home as well. You can purchase paraffin wax bath systems as well as the paraffin wax needed for the treatment online at many retailers such as Healiohealth for under $200. You may be even to find used ones or cheaper versions on eBay as well.
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