The Benefits of Paraffin Wax
Paraffin Wax was first created by Carl Reichenbach in Germany in 1830 it has many different uses all over the world. One being in Nail salons and spas. If you ever had a manicure or pedicure you may have had the opportunity in experiencing the benefits of the paraffin wax and didn’t ever realize it or think about what it was doing to your skin and joints. It’s often used in skin-softening on the hands, cuticles, and feet because it’s colourless, tasteless, and odourless. It can also be used to provide pain relief to sore joints and muscles. They’re two main benefits of using paraffin wax it can be for cosmetic or therapeutic uses.
Cosmetic Benefits:
- Applied to the hands and feet
- Wax is a natural emollient
- Helps make the skin supple and soft
- When applied to the skin, it adds moisture
- Continues to boost the moisture levels of the skin after the treatment is complete
- Helps open up pores and removes dead skin cells
- Makes the skin look fresher and feel smoother.
Therapeutic Benefits:
- Assists in relieving pain in the hands and feet
- A form of heat therapy
- Can help increase blood flow
- Relax muscles
- Decrease joint stiffness
- Minimize muscle spasms
- Treats inflammation
- Can treat sprains
Some of the autoimmune diseases that Paraffin wax helps in a therapeutic way:
Written by: Amber K