Paraffin Facial For Glowing Skin!

Skin Care

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By Anwesha Barari

Friday, October 28, 2011, 11:38

Paraffin facial is becoming an increasingly popular type of facial in recent times due to its multi faceted benefits for the skin. It is actually a facial peel but not a chemical peel as all the products used are natural. Opening up of skins pores by deep cleaning, moisturizing and lightening the complexion are some of the many benefits of paraffin treatment. This is in fact the best facial mask for women who are just starting to show signs of aging like wrinkles and stiff facial muscles.

If you want to get a paraffin facial done then you deserve to the exact procedure and also the reason why you should go for it. A word of caution, do not try this type of facial at home without expert guidance because hot wax can burn your face if not handled properly.

How Is A Paraffin Facial Done?

• First of all the skin of the face and neck needs to be cleaned with a very effective toner. This ensures that the upper layer of dust and dirt are removed from the skin without much ado.

• This is followed by a series of relaxing massages. Each salon or beauty expert will choose different types of creams for this type of facial. Usually a mild cream is used because it should not be too oily.

• The massage needs to done by an expert with trained fingers to beat the skin into a supple softness so that the wax can penetrate. So choose a beautician with the best pair of hands.

• After the massage a cleaning and moisturizing solution or lotion is applied on the skin of the face and neck. For this you need to lie down flat on a table or recliner. It is very important to lie down and relax your facial muscles before the wax is applied or else your skin will come out crinkled.

• A gauze in the shape of your face will be placed over your face. This is to protect your skin from the direct wrath of the hot wax. Adjust the gauze to your face keeping the two holes cut for your eyes and nasal opening as reference points.

• This is the most important and critical part of paraffin facial. Make sure that the mask that your are being given is well fitting for your face. You should to be able to breathe through it and it should cover your entire face and also neck if that is also under paraffin treatment.

• Now at least four layers of wax will be applied on your face over the gauge one after another. The heat from the smelting wax will open up your skin pores rejuvenating the skin and also help keep your skin moisturized.

• After about 10-15 minutes, the mask will be pulled off whole or in parts.

Having a paraffin facial in the winters is a great skin care tips so go ahead and get one.