Spa Services: Saunas, Steam Rooms and Paraffin Baths

Saunas and steam rooms offer thermal therapy benefits, but it's important to understand the differences between them. Learn the best way to use a dry sauna, the benefits of infrared heat, and how paraffin treatments can improve skin health.

Do-It-Yourself Paraffin Wax Treatment for Hands

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Renee Peterson

When paraffin wax melts, its soft consistency allows it to, in effect, fit your hand like a glove as you dip into it. And because paraffin can hang onto a lot of heat, it can then transfer this heat onto your hand and into aching joints and muscles, which results in increased blood flow.