Lavender Paraffin Wax Treatment For Hands

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Lavender Paraffin Wax Treatment For Hands

You will need:

1 block paraffin wax (about 4 oz)

an ounce of oil

20 drops of lavender essential oil

a few drops of olive oil ( you will use

this to coat your hands)

a casserole dish that you have greased with

oil before hand

plastic sandwich bags

Melt the paraffin, the ounce of oil, the

scented oil in a double boiler. Be sure to

use a double boiler for safety purposes.

Very carefully pour the wax into the dish

and wait until a skin has formed on the top

of the wax. When this happens, the

temperature should be about right for

submerging your hands.**But before you

do, be sure to test the wax for comfort in

case the wax is still a little too warm for

your liking. Testing a little on your wrist

usually works. Get your hands ready by

washing them and then pat them dry with

paper towel. Smooth on the olive oil and be

sure to cover every inch of your hands and

fingers. Dip each hand into the wax

repeatedly until you have several layers of

wax built up on your hands. Have someone

help you put on the sandwich bags onto each

hand and then relax for about 30 minutes.

For added benefit, place a bath towel over

your hands as you wait. This is a perfect

time to watch a half hour of tv. Now comes

the time to remove the wax... simply peel

it away. Start at the wrist area and pull it

down. It should come off in large sections.

Give yourself a little hand massage and you

are done.

 

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