The use of ozokeritotherapy and paraffin therapy in pediatric practice. Features of paraffin applications for adults and children

06.08.2019

Representing one of the most effective methods of heat treatment, paraffin therapy has long been used in the treatment of many diseases that can be treated with high temperatures. While maintaining the set temperature for a long time, paraffin is applied to the body in the form of applications and compresses, while additional additives can be used. This enhances the degree of effectiveness of the procedure, allowing heat and beneficial substances to penetrate as deeply as possible into the upper layer of the epidermis.

The concept of the method

The use of paraffin is based on its ability to maintain high temperature for a long time and evenly transfer it to the deep layers of the skin without the appearance of a burn: paraffin applications make it possible to warm the upper layer of the epidermis to a temperature of 60-70 ° C, while the heat acts as softly and continuously as possible. Since most diseases are cured with the help of high temperatures, paraffin applications can significantly improve the patient's condition with many organic lesions.

Evenly penetrating into the skin, facilitating faster penetration of drugs into the body and absolute harmlessness to health, this method is especially interesting for the treatment of many organic lesions, both in monotherapy and with complex exposure. Today, several basic methods are used to combine paraffin procedures with other activities and means that will enhance the therapeutic effect of their use.

The video below will tell about this method of treatment:

Its types

There are several varieties of this physiotherapy, which can reduce the risk of complications and increase the effectiveness of the applied method of therapeutic effects.

For instance, paraffin-ozocerite applications, in which a natural substance is used as an aid. It has the properties of rapid tissue repair, eliminates signs of inflammation, stimulates the body's defenses.
Also widely used are procedures to improve the condition of the skin of the face, for which it is used cosmetic paraffin: quickly smoothing the skin, it stimulates the regeneration of the skin of the face, décolleté and neck, increases blood flow, eliminates signs of aging and dryness.
As a kind of procedure using paraffin - paraffin boots, which are most commonly used in the treatment of children. Several layers of melted paraffin are applied to the legs up to the knee and left to act for 30-50 minutes. After the procedure, the hypertonicity of the legs is eliminated, the blood circulation process improves, blood circulation is stimulated. The considered type of procedure is excellent for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections, which is most often observed in children.

Pros and cons

The most important advantages of this method include the following:

speed and ease of implementation;
long-term preservation of temperature in the material, which ensures long-term heating of tissues;
softness of warming up and absence of probable risk;
the possibility of using various medicinal additives in paraffin therapy, which enhance the degree of therapeutic effect.

The breadth of beneficial effects when using paraffin applications is also considered an important advantage of this method of treatment: a positive effect when applying warm paraffin is noted for damage to muscles, ligaments of joints, diseases such as arthritis, myositis, dislocations, arthrosis, skin diseases such as trophic ulcers that heal poorly wounds, burns, with, with lesions of internal organs and the nervous system.

The disadvantage of such a procedure as paraffin applications should be considered the impossibility of its use with a high degree of skin sensitivity to high temperatures, with allergic manifestations during the application of paraffin. Some note as a minus the need to heat the paraffin, which is an obligatory stage of preparation for the process.

A risk in the implementation of paraffin therapy can be considered burns with increased skin sensitivity, however, temperature control when heating paraffin avoids such a risk.

Indications for use

The use of paraffin applications allows you to quickly eliminate the painful manifestations of such dermatological diseases as skin rashes, dermatitis, fractures, trophic ulcers. With the help of paraffin applications, the following lesions of internal organs are cured:

duodenal ulcer;
radiculitis;
neuritis.

Depending on the age, location of the lesion, the degree of its neglect, the method of applying this physiotherapy may vary somewhat. This method is used in both women and men for, and,.

Women

For women, paraffin therapy can be used both as a remedy for eliminating organic lesions, as well as for cosmetic purposes. The best method of applying paraffin in the form of applications has proven itself for the following purposes:

face masks that eliminate and increase the degree of its elasticity, relieve inflammation. When performing a course of paraffin mask procedures, there is an acceleration of blood flow and lymph movement, toxins and toxins are removed from the skin faster, making it easier to breathe;
masks and baths for the limbs, which perfectly warm them up and allow useful substances to be more deeply absorbed into the upper layer of the epidermis;
paraffin wraps: this technique has shown itself well in eliminating such defects as orange peel on the thighs, traces of cellulite.

The above methods of using paraffin applications allow women to maintain their youth, health and activity for a long time.

men

Paraffin applications are also used by men. Their main task for them is to cure such organic lesions as muscle pain, joint diseases - these manifestations are typical for people who receive significant physical activity, athletes.

Also, men use paraffin applications for manifestations of colds, SARS. In some cases, cosmetic paraffin is used to eliminate skin defects.

Children and newborns

In childhood, the use of paraffin is also indicated. The most commonly used is warming up the limbs with signs of a cold, acute respiratory infections.

For use in early childhood, paraffin packs should be used with extreme caution to prevent the possibility of burning the delicate skin of children: checking the temperature of the paraffin before applying it to the skin will avoid the risk of burning.

Contraindications

The use of paraffin therapy has a number of limitations in its application. These include the following conditions and diseases:

acute stages of inflammatory processes of the skin;
feverish state of the body with fever;
cardiac lesions;
diabetes mellitus and other metabolic diseases.

During pregnancy, lactation and during menstruation, the use of paraffin applications is undesirable. The listed contraindications should be taken into account when compiling the seme of the use of paraffin therapy.

Preparation for paraffin applications

For the use of paraffin applications, you must first clean the skin on which the paraffin will be applied. Cleaning can be done with a neutral detergent or soap.

How is the procedure carried out

Before use, paraffin should be melted in a water bath, for which it is placed in a container that is heated in a saucepan with water. Paraffin melts when the temperature rises above 45°C.

Now molten paraffin is applied to the cleansed skin, for which a spatula, a wooden stick, can be used. The application of the substance should be carried out in several layers, and then allow the paraffin to harden. While retaining heat for a long time, paraffin warms up the skin without causing burns, skin irritation - heat transfer is carried out gradually and does not have a negative effect on the body.

The duration of the procedure can vary from 15 minutes for children to 30-45 minutes for adults.

In special institutions

Medical institutions providing services in the form of physiotherapy may offer paraffin applications. The conditions for performing the procedure are identical to how it is carried out at home.

Paraffin is heated in special tanks, after which the warm substance is applied to the surface of the skin. At the same time, the temperature of heating of the substance is controlled, skin cleansing after the procedure is also carried out professionally.

At home

At home, applying applications to the skin is also quite simple. Warming up of paraffin is carried out on a steam bath, it is applied in molten form to previously cleansed skin.

During the selected time, there is a gradual and soft penetration of heat into the epidermis and adjacent tissues, which allows you to warm up the desired area and get the necessary positive therapeutic effect. The course of procedures averages 8-12 repetitions.

Paraffin boots at home - the topic of the video below:

Consequences of use and possible complications

After a course of procedures, positive results are manifested in the form of an improvement in the condition of the skin, smoothing its surface, and eliminating its defects. The cure of inflammation, manifestations of a cold, the elimination of pain due to damage to muscle tissues, tendons and joints - all these are the positive consequences of using paraffin applications.

A complication may be an increase in the manifestations of inflammatory manifestations that occur in the body, the appearance in the form of skin rashes with skin sensitivity.

Recovery and care after application

Passing the course of paraffin applications does not require any special changes in the usual lifestyle or habits. Treatment should be carried out, which is prescribed by a doctor, the use of drugs that stimulate the fastest recovery.

The skin after the end of the procedure should be thoroughly cleaned with alcohol or ether to remove paraffin residues.

Paraffin is prescribed to children quite often.

Paraffin treatment

Paraffin is a waxy substance that can retain heat for a long time.. Heated paraffin for children is superimposed on the desired area of the skin and remains on it for a certain time. There is a rather long and deep thermal effect on the skin, muscles and internal organs adjacent to the paraffin application site. As a result, capillaries and small blood vessels expand in the heated area, muscles relax (both skeletal muscles and smooth muscles of internal organs), metabolism. Warming up with paraffin helps to relax tense muscles, relieve pain, and promotes faster resolution of inflammation foci.

Paraffin treatment is a variant of heat treatment or thermotherapy, one of the oldest methods officially used in medicine today, including in children from the first months of life.

In addition to paraffin, ozokerite is used for heat treatment.(mountain wax), it is more plastic than paraffin, therefore it is more convenient to use. In addition, ozokerite contains useful minerals and biologically active substances, which, penetrating through the skin, enhance the relaxing effect of the warming procedure.

For heating, paraffin or ozocerite can be used separately or a mixture of them. The mixture is possible in any proportion, but the most popular ratio of paraffin and ozocerite is 1:1.

Indications for the use of paraffin (ozokerite) are as follows

1. Inflammatory processes during the resolution period (without suppuration).

2. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system, degenerative-dystrophic and inflammatory.

3. Injuries and diseases of the peripheral nervous system.

4. Consequences of injuries (sprains, bruises).

6. Spastic muscle contractures.

In children under one year old, paraffin is most often used as a thermal relaxing procedure for spastic muscle paresis. In this case, paraffin is applied to the affected area.

In children older than 1 year, it is most often used for coughing (tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia) in the stage of resolution of the disease - then the places for applying paraffin are the same as, for biliary dyskinesia, paraffin is applied to the right hypochondrium, for diseases of the bladder on the lower abdomen, for the treatment of bruises and sprains from the 4th day after the injury - in this case, paraffin is applied to the area of injury.

Contraindications

Paraffin for children (ozocerite) is not used

if there is a rash or damage on the area of \u200b\u200bthe skin where it is supposed to be applied.
in the acute period, in the first 3 days from the onset of the disease or after injury, if there is suppuration
with violations of thermal sensitivity of the skin

Paraffin (ozokerite) in children is used in the form of applications or in the form of paraffin boots (mittens). If the child is being treated in a hospital or in a sanatorium, paraffin heating is carried out in a physiotherapy room. If the child is being treated on an outpatient basis, it is preferable to carry out the procedure at home, because. after it, it is recommended to warmly dress (wrap) the heated area and go outside after warming up is not desirable.

How to prepare paraffin for children at home

Because the procedure for warming up with paraffin is very simple, there are no difficulties for parents.

Paraffin and ozokerite are sold in pharmacies, paraffin looks like melted and frozen white candles, ozokerite has a dark brown, almost black color. Cosmetic paraffin is not convenient to use for applications, because. it contains petroleum jelly and other components due to which it becomes less plastic.

Paraffin (ozokerite) or a mixture of paraffin and ozokerite in a ratio of 1:1 is melted in a water bath. A little water is poured into a larger pot and put on fire, the paraffin (ozocerite) is immersed in another pan (smaller), and then the pan with paraffin is placed in the first pan, so that the bottom of the first and second pots do not touch each other. To do this, you can put a cloth or plank on the bottom of a large saucepan.

A small pot with paraffin must be closed with a lid. When the water in a large saucepan boils, the paraffin (ozocerite) in a small one will begin to melt. It is necessary that all the paraffin is melted to a liquid state. It is recommended to stir it periodically with a wooden stick and, at the same time, check whether it has melted or not.

When all the paraffin has melted, you need to take a baking sheet, put cellophane or oilcloth on it, and then pour melted paraffin (ozocerite) onto the cellophane. A layer 1-1.5 cm thick is required. You need to wait for the paraffin (ozokerite) to harden, but remain warm, and then separate the paraffin (ozokerite) from the oilcloth, cut off a piece of the desired size with a knife, check the temperature on yourself (paraffin should be warm, but not burning and not cause discomfort to the child ) and apply paraffin (ozokerite) to the desired area of the body. From above, the paraffin is covered with cellophane or oilcloth, the size of which is 1.5 - 2 cm larger than the size of the paraffin cake; on top of the cellophane, the child is covered with a blanket or a warm diaper.

The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes, the number of procedures is 5-20, it can be done daily or every other day, it is recommended to do this before going to bed, so that after the procedure, wrap the child up and put him to bed. After the procedure, paraffin (ozocerite) can be folded into a bag, and then reused.

paraffin boots

Most often, paraffin boots — this is the first medical procedure associated with the use of paraffin assigned to the child.

Usually they are prescribed by neurologists to children from the first months of life with an increased tone of the muscles of the feet and legs.
In older children, this procedure can be used for a runny nose, instead of mustard socks or hot foot baths.
On one leg, a paraffin boot can be prescribed after injuries to the foot or ankle joint.

For boots, paraffin is prepared in the same way as described above. You will need two identical pieces of paraffin (ozocerite), such as to wrap the child's legs from fingertips to knees. Paraffin cakes are superimposed on the back surface of the lower leg starting from the popliteal fossa, and then the ends of the cake are bent onto the front surface of the lower leg and foot, the leg is completely wrapped in paraffin, it turns out like a boot. On top of the paraffin, the leg is wrapped in cellophane or oilcloth. It is convenient to wear elastic socks over the cellophane that are larger than the child's size (mother's or father's), they reach the child up to the knee and even higher and hold the paraffin well, an elastic mesh bandage can be used to fix the paraffin. Then the legs can be wrapped in a diaper or put on top of another woolen father's or mother's socks.

On the video you can see how to prepare paraffin and ozokerite for boots at home

For a child in the video, you can take larger pieces of paraffin to more fully cover the front surface of the lower leg and foot to the toes. In the video, paraffin boots are poorly fixed on the legs, a more reliable fixation is needed with an elastic mesh bandage and socks. You can simply carefully wrap (bandage) each leg in a cloth. But the process of preparing paraffin at home is shown very clearly.

A similar procedure - paraffin mittens - the child's hands are wrapped in paraffin from fingertips to the elbow.

Children usually calmly tolerate the procedure of warming up with paraffin. Paraffin does not cause any discomfort to children.

Paraffin therapy and ozokeritotherapy are thermotherapy procedures. Ozokerite with paraffin for children is prescribed in the treatment of cerebral palsy, hip dysplasia, injuries, with increased muscle tone. Paraffin and ozocerite have a thermal effect on the body. Treatment is relatively safe when taking into account all contraindications. Heat therapy can be done at home.

The concept of paraffin therapy and ozokeritotherapy, indications, limitations to the appointment

Heat therapy is the use of heated substances or objects to treat various pathologies. Warming of the body is carried out due to direct contact of the heat source with the skin.

Heat has a stimulating effect on metabolic processes in tissues. This effect is observed only with prolonged exposure to heat (30-60 minutes). Thermal exposure can relieve pain, increase blood flow, accelerate the outflow of lymph from tissues. The main methods of thermotherapy are paraffin therapy and ozokeritotherapy.

Paraffin treatment, basic techniques

Paraffin therapy is a physiotherapy technique that involves the use of medical paraffin. It is a high molecular weight carbohydrate molecule related to methane derivatives. Paraffin is produced from petroleum products. For physiotherapeutic treatment, a product with a high degree of purification is used.

Paraffin is a white substance. It has a moderately hard structure, melts at 52-55°C, retains heat well, and prevents it from passing through itself. These properties in heat therapy are of great importance. Paraffin mass is used for applications.

Before using paraffin, the substance should be heated to 95°C. Paraffin is melted in special paraffin heaters powered by electricity. The operation of the heaters is based on the "water bath" method.

The main methods of paraffin therapy:

Cuvette-application method.
Napkin-application method.
layering method.
Paraffin bath method.

The cuvette-application technique involves the use of a special cuvette, which has the size necessary for applying the application. An oilcloth is placed in a cuvette, molten paraffin is poured onto it. The thickness of the paraffin mass layer is 1-2 cm. After cooling, the still soft paraffin is removed from the container. The mass is applied to the surface of the body with an oilcloth up. From above cover the place of warming up with a blanket.

The napkin-application technique involves the application of a gauze napkin soaked in paraffin mass to the surface of the body. The thickness of the overlay should be 0.5 cm. A napkin (8-10 layers of gauze) is placed on the mass layer. An oilcloth is applied to the gauze layer, and then a blanket.

The layering technique involves smearing paraffin with a brush to a thickness of 1-2 cm. The mass layer is covered with oilcloth. Covered with a blanket on top.

The bath technique is the way in which a bath is used. A paraffin mass of 1-2 cm is smeared with a brush on the hand or foot, after which it is covered with oilcloth. The treated limb is lowered into a bath with paraffin (60-65°C). It is allowed to use an oilcloth bag instead of a bath.

Before applying the paraffin mass, wipe the skin dry to avoid burns, shave off the hair on the skin (at the application site). You can lubricate the area of \u200b\u200bthe skin with pronounced hair growth with petroleum jelly. This will prevent the hairs from sticking to the paraffin after it has hardened.

Ozokerite treatment, properties, rules for the use of ozokerite

Ozokerite treatment is carried out using an ozokerite applicator. It is a derivative of petroleum products. Ozokerite is a rock. It is also called "mountain wax". After extraction, the substance is purified. Only high purity ozocerite is used for physiotherapy.

The substance melts at a temperature of 52 to 68°C. Ozokerite is able to retain heat even more than paraffin. The thermal energy available in ozocerite practically does not go away. Therefore, heat is retained even longer than with the use of paraffin mass.

The composition of the ozocerite mass contains components that stimulate the work of the vegetative system. The use of ozokerite helps to enhance the recovery of nerve fibers. Hormone-like components were also found in the ozocerite mass, which are indicated in the treatment of infertility.

Indications and restrictions for the use of ozokerite or paraffin application

Application techniques have their limitations and indications for use. When prescribing therapy, the doctor must take them into account.

Application indications:

Inflammatory pathologies (during recovery, non-purulent).
Pathologies of the motor system (arthritis, arthrosis, deformities of the articular apparatus).
Diseases of the peripheral nerves, especially after bruises, fractures.
Pain syndrome during the recovery period after bruises, sprains.
Increased motility of the walls of hollow organs (intestines, stomach, gallbladder and bladder).
Contractures of the articular apparatus due to severe muscle spasm.

Application therapy is not used for acute and purulent inflammation, exacerbation of chronic pathologies, and sensitivity disorders.

Scope and rules for the use of paraffin and ozokerite therapy in pediatric practice

Paraffin with ozokerite for children is used in newborns, infants, patients of preschool and school age. Treatment is prescribed for patients with cerebral palsy, in the presence of contractures, severe muscle spasms. Paraffin therapy for children is used for muscle hypertonicity, as well as torticollis. Application therapy is prescribed for cough, respiratory diseases.

Ozokerite for children is prescribed for the treatment of neuritis or nerve infringement. It allows you to restore the structure of the nerve fiber, accelerate the conduction of nerve impulses. Ozokerite therapy is also allowed to treat damage to nerve fibers after bruises and injuries.

For newborns and infants, paraffin therapy is prescribed for muscle hypertonicity. Take gauze fabric folded in several layers. It is moistened with melted paraffin. Polyethylene is applied to the gauze fabric. Woolen socks are put on top of the child.

When carrying out physiotherapy, it is imperative to monitor the temperature of the paraffin in order to prevent burns. The skin of infants is much softer than that of older children. Before physiotherapy, the temperature of the application mass is checked with an elbow or a thermometer.

A session in infants should last 7-10 minutes, in newborns - up to 5 minutes. Course therapy is 10 physiotherapy. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated.

You can apply ozocerite on the legs of a child. It retains heat better. Often it is used for cerebral palsy (ICP). The substance helps to reduce muscle spasm, accelerate the conduction of impulses along nerve fibers. The technique of physiotherapy is similar to paraffin therapy. Treatment greatly facilitates rehabilitation for cerebral palsy.

Paraffin and ozocerite applications can be applied to the entire leg, only up to the knee or on the feet, depending on the pathology. In case of valgus deformity of the knee joint, paraffin or ozocerite is applied to the leg with the capture of the knee joint, lower leg and foot. Applications are made on the arms and legs at the same time with cerebral palsy, speech delay and general development. Against the background of therapy, speech function improves significantly when therapy is carried out 2-3 times a year. Paraffin and ozokerite therapy are often prescribed by pediatricians and speech therapists.

For colds and diseases of the respiratory system, paraffin is applied to the legs and arms, upper back. Ozokerite when coughing for children is prescribed on the back, but only at the recovery stage. In the acute period of the disease, treatment can not be carried out.

Paraffin can be applied to the neck area. Treatment is used for severe torticollis. Against the background of physiotherapy, the spasm of the "nodding" muscle decreases. The temperature of the mass should be no more than 40-45 °C. The duration of therapy is 7-10 minutes (depending on age). Course therapy is 10 physiotherapy. If necessary, treatment can be extended.

The application technique is used for the treatment of hip dysplasia (HBS). Paraffin is applied to the area of the thigh and hip joint. The procedure lasts 5-10 minutes. Course therapy is 20 sessions. If necessary, the treatment is repeated after a month. The use of physiotherapy can improve the condition of the joint.

Application therapy can be done at home. To do this, you should consult a doctor to eliminate restrictions. You also need to clarify the sequence of the physiotherapy. For therapy, you need to purchase medical paraffin or ozocerite mass. Before using the application material, be sure to read the instructions. During therapy, the proportions of the application of the applicator must be observed. It should be heated in a water bath.

It is impossible to melt paraffin and ozocerite in a microwave oven and on direct fire.

You can buy ozocerite and paraffin mass in pharmacies, specialized stores. The price of an ozocerite-paraffin applicator is 164-290 rubles. Ozokerite costs from 120 rubles. Paraffin has a cost of 117 rubles. It is better to buy special children's applicators. They are more secure.

Conclusion

Application thermal physiotherapy can treat hypertonicity, torticollis, hip dysplasia. It is allowed to carry out therapy in patients with cerebral palsy. Treatment can be carried out independently at home. Before therapy, you should consult a doctor. If you follow all the rules of the physiotherapy, it will only benefit.

Dear readers! The use of paraffin has recently become a rather popular procedure, both in cosmetology and in medical practice, with a preventive, adaptive and restorative purpose. Today I will tell you what paraffin therapy is and how to do it at home. After reading the article to the end, you will find out how useful this procedure is and, perhaps, begin to apply it for your health and beauty.

Everyone is familiar with paraffin candles. For the first time they began to be used for lighting at the turn of the 19th-20th century. But for medical purposes, for the first time, its amazing thermal properties were proposed by the French physician Bart de Sandorf in 1902.

Later, paraffin therapy became a fairly popular method of treating wounded soldiers, and even now it is a common method of recovery from injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, pathology of internal organs, diseases of the nervous system and skin.

What is paraffin? If you have seen paraffin candles, but imagine the appearance of paraffin. However, in medical practice and cosmetology, 100% paraffin purified from any impurities is used.

Paraffin is a derivative of petroleum, a wax-like mixture of hydrocarbons. Heats up quickly and melts, and slowly releases heat. Melting point - 52-55ºС.

The mechanism of action of paraffin

When applied with paraffin, the temperature in the underlying tissues increases by 1-3ºС. As a result, hyperemia and an increase in blood flow at the site of paraffin application occur, metabolic processes improve, resulting in the following therapeutic effects:

resorption of infiltrates,
the inflammatory process is reduced
damaged tissues are restored,
regenerative processes are activated,
improves blood supply to problem areas,
relieves muscle spasms
pain subsides,
improves metabolic processes in the underlying organs and tissues.

Cooling paraffin decreases in volume up to 10%, while slightly squeezing the skin and acting like a light massage.

The thermal effect is due to the slow cooling of the paraffin. The skin pores expand and sweat is released along with toxins and various slags. Moreover, moisture does not evaporate: it remains under paraffin, leaving the skin moisturized. Harmful substances released with sweat are not absorbed back into the skin, their molecules are heavier than water, but remain on the paraffin, which is then thrown away.

During the cosmetic procedure, microcirculation improves, due to which the skin becomes moisturized and soft. Cooling paraffin tightens the skin, making it immobile and this helps to smooth out wrinkles not only on the face, but also on the hands, which is now often observed even in young girls. When carrying out the procedure on the hands, paraffin helps to strengthen the nail plates, protecting them from delamination and giving them strength and a healthy look.

The use of paraffin for medicinal purposes

The use of paraffin is justified only in cases where irreversible anatomical changes in the affected organs or tissues have not yet occurred in the body. The greatest effect will be noticeable if paraffin therapy is one of the components of complex treatment for subacute processes or in the initial period of the chronic course of the disease. Therapeutic action will be effective when

injuries and diseases of the inflammatory or degenerative nature of the musculoskeletal system (fractures, dislocations, sprains, torn ligaments and muscles, arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis),
diseases of the peripheral nervous system (radiculitis, neuralgia, neuritis),
chronic respiratory diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia, tracheitis, etc.), liver diseases (hepatitis), peptic ulcer,
hypertension,
chronic diseases of the female genital area,
varicose veins;
adhesive disease,
skin diseases, trophic ulcers, burns, frostbite, wounds.

The use of paraffin in cosmetology

No less popular is the use of paraffin in beauty salons for cleansing and rejuvenating the skin of the face, hands and feet. Paraffins are used here with various additives and fragrances, for example, with honey, vitamins, essential oils, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing components.

Paraffin baths and masks will help if you want to hide age-related skin changes, remove wrinkles on the face and hands, get rid of the second chin.

The advantages of the cosmetic effect during cosmetic procedures include getting rid of excess weight and cellulite, help to minimize cicatricial changes on the skin.

Contraindications for paraffin therapy

But not everyone can benefit from paraffin baths and applications. Tangible harm to health is possible if there is a history of:

acute inflammatory disease or exacerbation of chronic diseases;
ischemic heart disease, exertional angina, severe atherosclerosis,
chronic glamerulonephritis, liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure;
the presence of a large number of papillomas, moles and warts on the treated area;
poor blood clotting;
pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Paraffin therapy - how to do it?

It is quite possible to carry out paraffin therapy at home, but on the condition that you do not have those diseases that are contraindicated in paraffin therapy. Moreover, the cost of such a procedure in salons ranges from 500 - 2000 rubles. for one session. Carrying out the procedure at home is not difficult if you prepare everything you need to complete it in advance.

I offer you a step by step procedure at home.
What will you need?

Container for melting paraffin.
Capacity (bath) for immersion in paraffin of hands or feet.
Brush for applying paraffin.
Cosmetic products for moisturizing the skin before applying paraffin and nourishing creams.
Film food or polyethylene.
Gauze face mask.
Depending on where you will apply the paraffin, you will need warm mittens, socks or a blanket.
Assistant.

For hands

Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to melt the paraffin in a paraffin heater, in a water bath or in a separate container to a liquid state. It is important to remember that not a drop of water should get into the paraffin, otherwise, during the procedure, you can get a skin burn.

Paraffin is applied to the cleansed skin of the hands, so wash your hands first, remove the varnish from the nails. Instead of soap, try to prepare such a scrub: in equal parts, take milk powder or infant formula, oatmeal (no need to grind it) and sea salt. You can make more scrub, put it in a closed jar and use it when necessary. Scrubbing is necessary in order to remove dead skin particles from the hands.
Then take a little of the resulting scrub in your hands, add a little cosmetic oil (for example, jojoba, olive or almond oil) and rub the scrub into the skin with light massage movements. Remember to rub the palms and backs of your hands, between your fingers. Then dry your hands well with a towel and proceed to the next step.
This is a very important point. Before applying paraffin, it is important to lubricate your hands with cream. And from what components will be in this cream, those beneficial substances will then penetrate into the skin. You can make such a cream: take a tablespoon of wax, melt it in a water bath, add a tablespoon (or one of them) of olive oil, calendula oil, sea buckthorn, St. John's wort, etc. You can also add 5 drops of vitamin A and E or add the contents of an Aevitum capsule. Apply the cream on your hands and be sure to rub the cream into the skin so that the hands become warm or hot - cold hands should not be immersed in paraffin. We need a cream so that after the procedure it is easy to remove the paraffin mask.
Pour liquid paraffin into a container where you will dip your hands. If you have a bath with a paraffin heater, it will be even better. First, check with one finger whether it will be hot. The temperature of the paraffin should be pleasant.
Dip your hands in a container of paraffin and immediately remove them from there. After a few seconds, repeat the immersion of the brushes in paraffin, do this several times to end up with thick paraffin gloves. If the skin of your hands is sensitive, then apply the first layer with a special brush, and then dip your hands in a paraffin bath, also in several approaches.
Then you will need an assistant, he will help you wrap your hands with food or plastic wrap, and then put on warm mittens or thermal gloves.
The duration of the procedure is no more than 20 minutes. After this time, carefully remove the spent paraffin and discard it, it has absorbed unnecessary toxins and toxins, therefore it is not suitable for further use.
At the end of the procedure, lubricate your hands with a nourishing cream and massage lightly. If the procedure was carried out in the evening, then put on cotton gloves and leave them to sleep, and in the morning you will see how soft and tender your hands have become.

The procedure can be repeated no more than 1 time per week. Since the procedure takes a lot of time, it is better to carry it out on a day off. But this process is worth it.

For face

Before starting the procedure with a scrub or peeling, cleanse your face, apply a nourishing cream on your face. Various nutritional supplements can be added to the nourishing cream, then the effect of the procedure will be even more effective.

Take a comfortable position, relax. It will be good if an assistant helps you apply paraffin on your face. Apply the first layer with a brush dipped in melted paraffin, bypassing the area around the eyes. Having finished applying the first layer, place a piece of gauze prepared in advance on your face so that it completely covers the face and as shown in the photo above.

After a few seconds, apply the next layer of paraffin on top of the gauze pad, apply 5-7 layers at intervals of a few seconds. After 30-40 minutes, carefully remove the paraffin mask from the bottom up.

At the end of the procedure, apply a nourishing cream to your face according to your skin type.

For legs

Before starting the procedure, clean the rough skin of the feet with a scrub, pumice stone or an electric file. After that, be sure to apply a moisturizer.

The procedure for the legs itself is not much different from a similar procedure for the hands. You also dip your feet several times in paraffin, then wrap your feet with cling film several times and put on warm socks.

After an exposure of 20-30 minutes, remove the paraffin, and apply a nourishing cream on your feet.

For body

First you need to melt the paraffin to a liquid state to a temperature of 60-90º in special paraffin heaters or in a water bath. It is recommended to use sterile paraffin for medicinal purposes. This can be achieved by heating it to a temperature of 110-140º for 15 minutes. Make sure that no water gets into the paraffin!

For applications, paraffin is used in its pure form, with the addition of therapeutic mud, ozocerite and birch powder to enhance the therapeutic effect.

Immediately before the start of the procedure, the surface of the skin is smeared with petroleum jelly or a mixture of paraffin with fish oil or cottonseed oil is applied from a spray bottle. More often, such application is used on wound, burn and ulcerated surfaces. But I would not recommend applying paraffin mixtures to such surfaces ourselves, let the doctors do it better.

And as wellness or recovery procedures after injuries, after the removal of pain in arthritis, radiculitis, osteochondrosis, etc. this procedure can be carried out at home.

To do this, liquid paraffin on a surface previously lubricated with petroleum jelly is applied in several stages with a flat brush to problem areas: the collar zone, the lumbar region, to the joints, so that a layer of about half a centimeter is obtained. Then they cover the top of the paraffin application with food or plastic wrap, and wrap it with something warm on top. for example, a blanket.

The duration of the procedure is 30-60 minutes, after removing the paraffin application, you need to rest for an hour, covered with something warm. The course of treatment requires no more than 15 procedures. A second course of paraffin therapy can be carried out no earlier than in a month or two.

There is a slightly different way to prepare a paraffin application, and I find this method to be easier. To do this, pour the melted paraffin into a flat container to make a layer of paraffin 2-3 cm thick. Wait a little until the paraffin hardens a little, and then, overturning the container, transfer it to food or plastic wrap. Wrap paraffin film and put on the lower back or joint, cover with a blanket or towel on top and leave for half an hour. After the procedure, do not allow hypothermia of a heated place.

Where can you buy paraffin?

If you decide to carry out the paraffin therapy procedure at home and do not know where you can buy it, then do not despair. Currently, there are many online stores where the price of a package ranges from 100 rubles. The cost depends on the weight of the package and additives (herbal ingredients, essential oils and fragrances).

Cosmetic paraffin is packaged in 450-500 ml, this volume is enough for 4-6 procedures. To make a bath for hands or feet, you need 1500 ml of paraffin.

For medicinal purposes, paraffin must be in its pure form without various additives. Such paraffin is better to ask in pharmacies.

And in this video you will see how to properly do paraffin therapy for hands.

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Paraffin masks are often presented almost as a panacea. And they will save you from wrinkles, and save you from sagging skin, and remove blackheads without bloodshed, and dry acne, and narrow pores, and improve complexion. Who knows, maybe it's true. The next method, for example, promises to keep the skin of the neck forever young. Let's check?

It’s worth noting right away that such a home cosmetic procedure requires some preparation and skill, and you certainly can’t do it casually.

You will need hard paraffin (ceresin), preferably white dehydrated (Paraffinum album anhydricum) with an approximate melting point of 48-50ºС.

However, any cosmetic paraffin is also suitable, which today can be easily purchased at a pharmacy or in a special store for cosmetologists. Sometimes paraffin can also be found in ordinary stores selling health and beauty products.

You can melt paraffin in a water bath or in a special bath, which is used for paraffin treatments for hands and feet.

Before applying the melted mass to the neck, lubricate dry, clean skin with vegetable oil. Make sure that the skin is dry, otherwise you can get burned.

It is worth noting that the skin of the neck can have a dry type only in front, while at the back it is often oily and prone to inflammation. Therefore, if you are going to apply paraffin on the back of the neck, it is better not to use oil here. Oily skin before paraffin masks is advised to treat with alcohol lotion.

The temperature of the paraffin should be pleasant for the skin of the neck and in no case burn.

You can apply it with a brush, a piece of bandage, a cotton swab. The same goes for a flat paint brush.

Apply along the massage lines in 2-3 layers, while keeping your head straight so that there are no skin folds on the neck. If you have started to have a second chin, apply to the submandibular area. To keep warm, wrap your neck with a terry towel.

Keep 15-25 minutes. Then carefully remove.

Rinse off the residue and apply a nourishing cream to the skin of the neck.