So, what exactly is paraffin wax? Paraffin is a soft, natural wax made up of resins and oils that can be melted at high temperatures. After the wax is peeled off, the skin absorbs the leftover oils, leaving it feeling smooth, hydrated, and super silky, which is especially beneficial in the winter months. It's worth noting that paraffin is not a depilatory wax, meaning it doesn't remove hair at the root.
Thus, there is no pain associated with paraffin wax treatments. It simply moisturizes the skin and also aids in soothing muscle pain and other conditions. Additional uses of paraffin include lubrication, insulation, making candles, and even for certain art supplies like crayons. But the most common use of paraffin is in beauty treatments to moisturize the skin or as a kind of self-care therapy to provide pain relief.
Influencer Amy Pohl suffers from complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, in her hand. She regularly uses paraffin as a treatment, as she demonstrates in this TikTok clip, explaining how it's "warm and helps increase blood flow." She also claims that the warmth of the wax "relaxes (my) muscles" and "reduces joint stiffness."
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