Paraffin hand masks

 To restore health dry, cracked skin of the hands, there is a method such as the use of paraffin masks. This procedure is not only a cosmetic but also therapeutic. Used for her cosmetic paraffin. Warm wax expands skin pores, enhances the activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands, accelerates the rate of blood flow in the vessels of the hands. Hands warmed deeply relaxes tense muscles and ligaments.

The flow of water in the top layer of skin (epidermis) is enhanced, and it prevents the evaporation of a layer of wax. So the skin moisturized actively restores its softness and elasticity, wrinkles. The effect of the imposition of a paraffin mask for hands becomes noticeable immediately after the first session.

Paraffin mask for hands can be done at home. Cosmetic paraffin acquire a shop of professional cosmetics. It must be heated to a liquid state in a water bath (in a large saucepan pour water and put it in a pot smaller, where and put paraffin). Melting the wax begins at + 56˚.

Hands before the procedure to wash, wipe, and before the application of wax, spread a thick layer of hand cream. Apply the wax on the skin can be made of synthetic fiber brush (better if someone will help you with this), or if the dimensions allow the pan with melted paraffin, for a few seconds, immersed in her hand with fingers spread apart. Use caution (do not overheat the wax, so as not to get burned).

After solidification of the wax is applied on the skin of his second layer, then - the third. Then on each hand put a plastic bag, and on top - a woolen mitten (or you can wrap a warm scarf or a hand towel). After 15-20 minutes, you need all the wraps, including paraffin mask, remove it. Hands again lubricate nourishing cream. The effect of velvety skin will be evident.

Paraffin hand masks are used not only to improve the skin condition, but also to relieve pain in the joints of the hand.