Paraffin baths.

[alfredo]

Is there a difference between gulf paraffin you get at the store and the paraffin you get for the paraffin bath?

Paraffin is paraffin right?

[Lilyhoney]

1. In my training as a massage therapist

We used the same paraffin wax one would buy at the store for canning. Add some sort of oil for moisturizing. I love doing the wax dips. Feels great on hands and feet keep dipping like you would to make a candle. Leave on for about a half hour. The heat penetrates deep. Enjoy.

[alfredo]

2. Thanks. The physical therapist said their paraffin is better than what

Comes with the bath. I noted a twinkle in his eye, so I decided to look into it.

Food grade paraffin is paraffin.

[alfredo]

3. I asked some questions after I noticed an oily layer on the cooled wax. That's the difference

between gulf wax and therapeutic wax. What oil they use is the question.

[nancygreen]

4. Best

I think both are same.I use household paraffin wax just because it is an excellent electric insulator.It can also be used for temperature controlling purpose.It also relieves pain and soften you skin.

[alfredo]

5. I will have to give it a try once we get to the point where we need more.