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Mask Therapy : Parafin Wax Mask

Paraffin Was Mask

made from a combination of waxes and oils:

  • Beeswax, Paraffin Wax, Petroleum Jelly. Mineral Oils

Action on the skin

    • The circulation is increased
    • The increased local skin temperature opens the pores and soften the skin
    • The skin perspires removing waste, cleanses the skin, free surface adhesions and correcting pH balance.
    • Improve skin respiration
    • Increase the skin's capicity to absorc oils or creams

Effects on the skin

    • Cleanse and moisturize the skin
    • Improve skin color and tone
    • Refines and soften skin, improving elasticity and smoothness of texture
    • Fine lines are temporary plumped out

Indications

    • Beneficial to dry, dehydrated and ageing skin since it is hydrating and allows the penetration of nourishing creams with out over stimulation of the tissue
    • Ideal for mature skin, which needed the stimulation and regeneration effect.
    • Congested skin also benefits from this masks, as the stimulation of the sweat glands causes the skin to perspire, riding itself of impurities an adding desquamation

Additional/Special Contra-indication

    • Highly nervous & tense/strung clients
    • Highly vascular complexion or Couperose skin
    • High temperature for any reason


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