How to Use Parafin

Using paraffin wax at home is an easy way to get soft skin at a fraction of the cost of a spa treatment. The wax is safe for use on the skin, and after applying it warm on the skin over a lotion, the skin becomes very soft and smooth. Paraffin wax treatments are also beneficial to those who get achy hands, feet or elbows in the cold winter months. Paraffin wax and tubs are available at retail and health stores.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paraffin wax
• Paraffin tub
• Thick hand, body or foot cream

1. Plug in the paraffin tub and put in one block of pre-sized wax. Melting times vary depending on the size of the tub, but it often takes only about 30 minutes for a moderate-size block. Do not leave the tub plugged in for too long after the paraffin melts to avoid getting scalded by the hot wax.

2. Apply thick hand cream to the hands and place palms down into the paraffin tub and lift up immediately. Wait about three seconds and dip the palms face down into the tub once again. Repeat this process three to four times until the wax creates a warm glove on the hand.

3. Wait until the wax cools, about 15 to 20 minutes. Peel the wax off; it should come off in large, easy pieces. The skin underneath will be soft, moisturized and smooth. Apply another layer of lotion and rub in completely to retain moisture.
   
   These wax cooling and removing instructions apply to any area that is dipped in the paraffin.

4. Rub a thick body cream into the elbows and dip elbows into the paraffin wax. Dip the elbow in the same process as the hands, about three to four times.

5. Pamper dry, cracked feet by applying a cream to heels and toes and dipping them in the paraffin bath. Dip them three to four times to create a thick sock around the foot cream.

Tips & Warnings

• Dip a finger into the wax before applying to check the temperature in order to prevent scalding.

References

• Therabath Paraffin Products