Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft, solid wax made from saturated hydrocarbons. It's often used in skin-softening salon and spa treatments on the hands, cuticles, and feet because it's colorless, tasteless, and odorless. It can also be used to provide pain relief to sore joints and muscles.
**Cosmetic benefits:** * Makes skin supple and soft * Adds moisture and continues to boost the moisture levels of the skin after the treatment is complete * Helps open pores and remove dead skin cells * Makes the skin look fresher and feel smoother **Therapeutic benefits:** * Helps relieve pain in the hands of people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other joint mobility issues * Acts like a form of heat therapy and can help increase blood flow, relax muscles, and decrease joint stiffness * Can minimize muscle spasms and inflammation as well as treat sprains.
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**Heat rash:** * Small red bumps on the skin that can be itchy and uncomfortable **Chemical sensitivity:** * Minor swelling or breakouts from the wax treatment
* Do not use paraffin wax if you have poor blood circulation, numbness in your hands or feet, diabetes, or any rashes or open sores. * Take care not to heat the wax too much, as it may catch fire. It should be no more than 125°F (51.7°C) when you start your treatment.
Paraffin wax is made from saturated hydrocarbons.
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