Hands To The Rescue

Five non-surgical ways to help your hands not give away your age . . .

1. Treat your hands to specialized spa hand treatments with enzymes, serums, and masks to boost the health of the skin on the back of your hands. Use the same nourishing or hydrating face serums as well. Don't forget to apply sunscreen, and remember, what works on the face, works on the hands.

2. Paraffin treatments, cuticle oils and overnight treatments using sleeping gloves that help the skin on the hands absorb the cream more efficiently are luxurious treats with great rewards.

3. Light therapy works wonders on the hands. *Red light therapy builds collagen and promotes younger looking skin, while green light can be used to deal with those brown hyperpigmentation age spots.

4. Microdermabrasion can be used to exfoliate the skin of the hands while minimizing pigmentation marks and promoting cellular regeneration.

5. Visual aids will help give an illusion of younger hands. Avoid long nails, bright nail polish, and believe it or not, french manicures. Keep the nails trimmed short and select light shades of polish. A bonus? Wear lots of jewelry as a recent study revealed that it gives the impression of much younger hands.

*If you would like to know more about red light therapy, or find a machine that you can utilize at home, email us at beautyeditorpost@gmail.com and we will lead you in the right direction.

Pondering Paraffin Treatments

Can paraffin treatments be used on the neck and face?


Yes, paraffin treatments can be performed on the face and neck, but as a strict rule, the outcome is only as effective as the product placed underneath it. Paraffin forms a warm occlusion to promote penetration of the product applied. While it will soften and hydrate the area, it will do absolutely nothing to tone and tighten the the skin. Also, it is a very real possibility that those who are claustrophobic may discover the heat and weight of the paraffin may not be comfortable. There are many wonderful professional treatments to choose from and enjoy.

Spa Treatment for Hands - Paraffin Wax

Paraffin has the unique ability to absorb, retain and transfer heat to the delicate parts of the hands at a therapeutic level. The heat transfer increases circulation, relaxes stiffness, relieves dryness, and offers a unique relaxing experience, . . . also perfect for joint pain. Prior to the paraffin application, a stress releasing hand massage is followed by a light application of luxurious hydrating cream.

The hands are then immersed in a warm wax, which immediately hardens, and placed into plastic liners and insulated towel mitts to help increase the circulation of the skin and absorption of additional moisture from the cream. The more layers of paraffin the more heat fusion will occur, and the more layers applied, the easier it is to remove. And no, paraffin wax will not pull out or remove hair. The heat immediately releases tension and literally melts stress and tension while rehydrating and soften the appearance of the hands. This half hour treatment is the ultimate in affordable spa luxury. This is truly one of the best and least expensive treatments available at a spa and a personal treat to consider during an economic downturn. Go on, put your hands into those of the professionals and lift your mood. You deserve it!