While many beauty salons use paraffin wax baths for their skin-softening benefits, Seabaugh said a lot are servicing clients who suffer from joint pain and inflammation. She knows of some people who have doctor prescriptions to cover the cost of the treatment. The moisture generated is sealed in, thirsty tissues are plumped and softened, wrinkles and fine lines melt away. Dry damaged skin is brought back to life. After dipping one hand, Seabaugh wraps it in plastic and then applies a mitt.
Some salons use heated mitts, extending the benefit of the soothing heat.
The procedure is then repeated on the other hand. The mitts are left on for about 15 minutes as the heat continues to penetrate. The wax then pulls off easily as Seabaugh works it away from the wrist down to the tips of the fingers. Your hands are left velvety soft. Most people who do it say it feels so good.