I feel like an ashtray this time of year. My complexion is gray and ashen and my hands are constantly dry and itchy
The winter months are the WORST for hair, skin and nails.
DRY DRY DRY. Dryness is your enemy in the beauty world. Moisture is what keeps our hair and skin healthy and shiny looking.
Paraffin wax treatments are designed to help with dry and itchy skin. They are also great for circulation which means they are awesome for anyway with joint pain or arthritis. Most spas offer them as an add on to your manicure or pedicure.
There are also tons of online DIY recipes for a paraffin treatment, but I would be terrified I would burn myself and honestly it’s so much more relaxing when someone else gives it to you.
I did a quick vlog (1:41) on a paraffin wax hand treatment I got at Salon Sorella and Day Spa. It feels sooo nice and my hands were so thankful after!
I did ask while I was getting the paraffin treatment what I need to look for in a good moisturizer. How do I know a “good quality” hand cream from a non quality one. Here’s what the staff told me: they said remember the first five ingredients are about 70-80% of the product. So look for these:
- VITAMIN A, E & C: These help protect against the free radicals that increase aging
- UREA: Good healing agent
- HYALURONIC ACID: Holds moisture and binds moisture so the the product doesn’t evaporate.
I also got a new manicure from Niamh since my paraffin treatment and it’s one of my favourites, I LOVE IT! I love one nail with a little art to spice it up!
The third finger has a sparkle overcoat. I call this nailart “stainglass”. I love the deep purple colour from Artistic Colour Gloss.
