In What Household Items Is Paraffin Wax Found?

Paraffin wax has many uses around the home.

Paraffin wax is a mineral-oil based wax. It's white in color but can be dyed. You can find paraffin wax in a variety of familiar household items such as candles.

Features

Paraffin wax is low-odor and easy to mold. You can create many crafts with paraffin wax, including candles and batik fabric designs. Medical grade paraffin wax is a specially formulated wax that can soothe dry skin and aching joints.

Around the Home

You can find paraffin wax in most household candles. It does not have any color or fragrance but you can add dyes and perfumes. Crayons contain harder grades of wax. Because it has no taste or odor, paraffin wax is used to waterproof containers for food and drink. Some cosmetics such as lipsticks may contain paraffin wax. It is also used to make polishes.

Wax Therapy

Paraffin wax has therapeutic uses which you can try at home. You can find home wax baths through vendors who supply medical equipment for home use, as well as from vendors who sell other electrical grooming aids. A wax bath can help soothe conditions such as arthritis and eczema.

References

• Poth Hille: Paraffin Wax
• Grimm Scientific INService: Paraffin Therapy

Resources

• Gifts and Dec: Natural Alternative