A paraffin wax bath is not only a great way to treat chapped dry skin on your hands and feet, but these amazing wax warmers also offer genuine therapeutic treatment for aches and pains. The moist heat from the wax increases circulation which can lead to faster healing from injuries. While many wax warmers come as a kit, if you opt for one that doesn’t, be sure to get plenty of wax for melting and plastic liners, thermal mitts, and booties to maximize the results from your treatment and minimize the messy cleanup.
All of the paraffin wax machines we’ve featured can help you replicate a spa experience at home, or help stock your new salon space. They’re also perfect gifts for the seniors on your list who often deal with thinning, dry skin as well as arthritis pain in their hands and joints.
Models range in price as well as size, so if you’re looking for one large enough to work for both men and women, we’ve provided details on both size and wax capacity to make your decisions easier. Check out these best paraffin wax baths and treatment machines. For more cooling relief, a beauty fridge can make your joint creams, pain patches, and lip balms feel especially soothing, and both fridges and paraffin baths make great gifts as well!
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Editor’s Choice: Therabath Professional Thermotherapy Paraffin Bath
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Deep immersion tank provides greater coverage for aching feet and hands
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Soothes and moisturizes dry cracked skin
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Always safe temperature mode alleviates worries about burns
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Easy carry handles make this device portable
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Bulkier size than some
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Super expensive compared to many others
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Doesn’t get wax as warm as some
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No heat adjustability
The Therabath paraffin wax bath is a wonderful answer to soothe away arthritis aches and pains, with a deep wax well that holds up to nine pounds of wax at a time. This paraffin bath keeps wax at an always safe temperature – designed to maintain the most effective therapeutic temperature range of 126 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
The anodized aluminum tank is built for deep immersion, to better surround sore hands and feet with therapeutic warmth. Paraffin wax treatments are also the perfect way to manage dry, cracked skin because they draw the body’s own moisture to the skin’s surface, naturally hydrating it. Built with convenient side handles, this paraffin wax machine is easy to carry to any location throughout your home to make your thermotherapy treatments convenient and enjoyable.
At roughly 14 inches by 8 inches, this paraffin bath is easy to store when not in use. It comes with an easy-to-understand instruction manual, as well as wax packs so your first treatment is available right after your machine arrives. Its pain-relieving effects are reflected in this machine’s extremely high consumer ratings.
Find more Therabath Professional Thermotherapy Paraffin Bath information and reviews here.
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WaxWel Paraffin Wax Bath Kit
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Great overall size
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Durable enough for clinical use
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Kit comes with wax, plastic liners and mitts for feet and hands
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Auto temperature control keeps wax in the best therapeutic range
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Somewhat expensive
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Can’t regulate temperatures for personal preference
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Some complaints of overheating
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Poorly designed lid handle makes it easily dropped
At 18 inches long, the WaxWel paraffin wax bath is one of the longest, accommodating a man’s foot up to size 12.5. This paraffin wax machine is made for clinical use, to alleviate arthritis, joint pain, and cracked and dry skin. With a six-pound capacity tank, that’s also wider than many, it can handle heavy-duty use.
A major highlight of this paraffin bath is that it comes in a kit. As you’ve read, therapeutic use has the best results when hands are dipped repeatedly, then covered in plastic and a warmth-retaining mitt. This allows the warm, moist heat to do its best work, easing aches and pains.
This terrific kit includes 100 plastic liners, along with a terry cloth hand mitt and foot bootie, saving you some serious bank on the cost of having to stock up on those items separately. It also includes six pounds of citrus-scented wax, the aroma of which helps to refresh your being.
This paraffin wax bath kit can also be ordered with scent-free wax, but you can also get the kit with peach, wintergreen, or rose blossom scented wax.
Find more WaxWel Paraffin Wax Bath Kit information and reviews here.
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Cre8tion Large Paraffin Wax Machine
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Extra large tank holds up to nine pounds of melted wax
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Anodized aluminum tank is more durable than plastic
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Big enough for men's feet too
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Deep tank soothes ankles and sore feet at once
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Does not include thermal mitts or booties
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Included was is oily and strongly scented
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Some shipping issues reported
Whether you happen to be shopping for a salon application, or you’re looking for an extra large home model for therapy on hands and feet large and small, the Cre8tion wax warmer can accommodate thanks to a tank that can hold a whopping nine pounds of melted wax! That’s as large as our most expensive model.
It also has some of the features you’d expect from a pricier model, including an anodized aluminum tank that’s lightweight and more durable than plastic tanks. The digital control allows you to set the ideal temperature for your needs and it’s accurate, so no need to worry about burns or requiring a second thermometer just to be safe.
At 14 inches long, it can fit even large feet and the depth allows for total foot immersion to soothe sore ankles as well as feet. A grid fits in the base of the tank to keep feet and hands safe from hot surfaces and it comes with a brush to apply wax as well. Simply set the temperature at 161 degrees for melting, and then reduce the temp to 113-115 degrees for ideal dipping comfort. This machine comes with six pounds of wax included.
Find more Cre8tion Large Paraffin Wax Machine information and reviews here.
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Karite Paraffin Wax Bath for Hands & Feet
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Large enough for hands and feet as well as elbows
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Heats up in just 30 minutes
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Easy to read digital temperature control
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Comes with lots of accessories you'd normally have to buy separately
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Basin isn't deep enough for larger feet
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Preset temperature is too hot for some users
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Instructions are lacking
To soothe and soften seriously dry, cracked, and chapped skin on hands and feet, the Karite Paraffin Wax Bath is a great asset for anyone’s home. The high-quality alloy pot melts wax fast. In just 30 minutes, you can dip your chapped extremities, including elbows, in a bath with sumptuously scented paraffin. These treatments can put an end to dry skin, but they’re also pain-relieving if you suffer from arthritis too.
This bath can be set to your ideal temperature – anywhere from 86-158° Fahrenheit – and with a time from 1 to 99 minutes, you’ll never need to worry about forgetting to shut it off. A heat insulation grid fits in the bottom so your feet and hands won’t touch the heated metal basin.
This set comes with 4,000ml of paraffin wax, plastic gloves, and thermal mitts which help intensify the deep moisturization of each treatment, thermal foot mitts, plus a brush and a scraper for evenly spreading wax on areas that can’t fit inside the warmer basin.
Find more Karite Paraffin Wax Bath for Hands & Feet information and reviews here.
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Toyar Paraffin Wax Machine
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LCD touchscreen with digital temperature control
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Melts up to two pounds of wax in 30-40 minutes
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Lavender scented wax included
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Comes with thermal mitts and liners for both hands and feet
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Wax can get hot enough to scald
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Temperature readings aren't always accurate
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Smaller tank than some others
If you’re that person who feels a lot more assurance with a digital temperature control rather than a dial, the Toyar Paraffin Wax Machine is an ideal option for you to relieve dry skin as well as aches and pains in your hands and feet. This wax warmer has an easy LCD touchscreen control that can be set to your ideal dipping temperature and it will slowly heat up, or you can speed the process by setting the warmer at its top temp of 167 degrees Fahrenheit to get your wax melted quickly – in as little as 30-40 minutes.
The machine holds roughly two pounds of wax, and it comes with six bags of lavender-scented paraffin to ensure your treatments are relaxing as well as therapeutic. It also comes with a pair of thermal mitts for your hands, a pair for your feet, and 100 liners for each as well. A silicone scraper and application brush allow you to spread warm wax in other areas as well.
This machine has an anti-scald plastic grid for the bath bottom to ensure your extremities never come into contact with a super hot surface.
Find more SGGI Paraffin Wax Machine information and reviews here.
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Ejiubas Paraffin Wax Warmer
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Very fast melting time at just 20 minutes for two pounds of wax
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Adjustable temperature controls
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Lots of accessories included
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Very affordable
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Smaller size doesn’t accommodate large feet
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Wax temperatures can get too high, risking burns
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Lid is not transparent and has a poor handle design
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Minimal amount of wax included
While smaller than many of the clinical paraffin wax baths we’ve discussed so far, this affordable paraffin wax machine is perfect for home use. With a 12.08-inch by 9.6-inch internal metal tank, this paraffin wax bath has roughly a two-pound wax capacity and it comes with five bags of wax or roughly 2.2 pounds.
While it has a fairly fast melting time, (just 20 minutes for two pounds) thanks to the adjustable thermostat, being in a meltdown hurry may mean you’ll have to delay treatment until the wax comes down to a safe and suitable temperature.
This paraffin wax machine has a wide range of temperatures, so you can set it from 140 degrees to 170 degrees Fahrenheit, as you prefer, but be careful to test the temp before dunking your hands and feet.
An infrared thermometer is a great option for testing temps. In addition to the warmer and wax, this set also includes a brush, spatula, plastic glove liners, thermal mitts for both hands and feet, a heat insulating grid, and a full instruction manual.
Find more Lavany Paraffin Wax Warmer information and reviews here.
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GiGi Digital Paraffin Wax Bath
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Digital temperature control
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Fast wax melt time
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Can be used for arthritis pain as well as hair removal
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Ergonomic foot grate included
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A bit spendy
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Some shelf life issues reported
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Poor response from manufacturer when problems arise
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Shorter warranty than many others in this price range
This paraffin wax bath is a perfect solution for home or professional use with a six-pound wax capacity. The GiGi wax warmer features an oversized steel tank that’s large enough for easy immersion of hands and wrists or feet and ankles. With a see-through lid that locks in place, you can avoid spills when relocating this paraffin wax machine.
A cool feature of this machine is the removable angled foot grate that allows ergonomic dipping of the affected foot, without adding to the pain and discomfort of the issue being treated. This unit also does double-duty for salon use and can be pressed into service for hand softening as well as hair removal.
The digital temperature control allows you to set the perfect temperature for your or your clients’ needs, and different wax types. With a slightly narrower profile than many, setup space is more easily accommodated. This paraffin wax bath comes with six pounds of peach scented wax included.
Find more GiGi Digital Paraffin Wax Bath information and reviews here.
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Waxkiss Paraffin Wax Machine
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Melts wax in as little as 30 minutes
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More than a six pound tank capacity
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Includes thermal mitts and booties plus lots of liners for each
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Clear lid allows you to keep tabs on the melting process
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Doesn't come with very much wax
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Peach and lavender wax scents aren't appealing to most men
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Too small for large feet
Kiss your cracked heels, chapped hands, and painful elbows to the curb because the Waxkiss paraffin wax machine is ready to soothe them all with a dip. Fast melt times are one of the things we love about this wax warmer as it can melt wax in as little as 30 minutes. With a six-plus-pound capacity, you can enjoy soothing, moisturizing, and exfoliating.
An easy-to-use digital control panel allows you to adjust wax temperatures from 86-186 degrees Fahrenheit. The clear lid allows you to keep tabs on the melting process too. You’ll appreciate that for the price you get lots of amenities included. In addition to the wax warmer, you’ll get two packages of paraffin wax in peach and lavender scents, along with a pair of thermal mitts, a pair of thermal booties, 25 pairs of hand liners, and 25 pairs of foot liners, plus a beauty brush.
Find more Waxkiss Paraffin Wax Machine information and reviews here.
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SGGI Paraffin Wax Machine
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Digital control makes adjusting temperature super simple
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Comes with six wax refills and extra goodies for hands and feet
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Large enough for two hands at once or larger feet
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Melts two pounds of wax in just 30 minutes
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Temperature settings are sometimes inaccurate
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Doesn't offer as many hand and foot liners as others
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Quality of included wax is questionable
If you’re looking for a paraffin wax bath that offers big capacity at a bargain price, this is definitely one worth considering. At less than $70, it offers a more than 6.5-pound wax capacity, making it among the largest of those reviewed. That means it’s large enough to accommodate two hands at once or a larger size foot as well.
The digital temperature control is a huge bonus because you can set it to the exact warmth that feels right for you – all the way up to 185 degrees. Once your wax is melted to your desired temperature, this nifty warmer alerts you with an alarm, and then the bath stays at that consistent temperature during your therapy session.
It can moisturize the skin as well as act as a pain relief device for aching joints and arthritis. Because it stimulates blood circulation, it’s also helpful in healing from injury and great for relieving stiffness in hands and feet. It comes with six wax refills wax included, but we’d recommend you order additional paraffin wax to go with it.
It does come with a few accessories including liners and mitts for hands and feet, as well as brushes for spot wax treatments.
Find more SGGI Paraffin Wax Machine information and reviews here.
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K-Salon Paraffin Wax Machine
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Melts wax super fast
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Features more than one heat setting
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Larger than many similarly priced units
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Poor fitting, flimsy lid
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Can’t accommodate larger feet
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Only a 30 day return policy
With a super-fast heat-up of just 27 minutes for three pounds, the paraffin wax bath from K Salon is one of the fastest home-use units we’ve reviewed. It offers some temperature adjustability, with both low and high settings. This paraffin wax machine holds up to five pounds of wax, which makes it among the larger devices for personal use.
While it’s a bit heavier, it feels somewhat more sturdy than other similarly priced brands. After melting your wax, you simply turn the unit to the low setting and allow the wax bath to cool for about 15 minutes prior to use. You’ll have softer hands and feet, and less joint pain with regular treatments, although the tank won’t accommodate larger feet.
It does come with a protective tray for the bottom of the tank to avoid getting sensitive skin too near the heating unit. This kit includes eight packs of paraffin (3.5 pounds), two thermal mitts, two booties, 100 mitt liners, 100 bootie liners, two wax brushes, and a safety tray.
Find more K Salon Paraffin Wax Bath Kit information and reviews here.
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Revlon Moisturizing Paraffin Wax Bath
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Variable temperatures
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Reasonably fast wax melt time
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Comes with liners, mitts and wax
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Very affordable
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Wax can be too on the highest setting
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Doesn’t melt as quickly as claimed
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Lid design is lacking
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Some shelf life issues reported
Softer, smoother skin is literally at your fingertips with this paraffin wax bath from Revlon. At less than forty bucks, it’s a great option for home use, and a huge plus is the variable heat setting option which allows you to use the wax treatments at an optimal temperature for you.
Crank it to high for melting wax in 60 minutes, then turn it down to medium or warm to dip dry hands and feet. While the wax tank isn’t quite big enough for larger feet, you can always dip in heels and then toes, to soften and soothe.
This paraffin wax kit comes with three pounds of lightly scented wax, 30 plastic liners, and two thermal mitts to help hold in heat after dipping. This makes wax treatments for your hands and feet something you can do daily, without the time and expense of going to a spa.
Find more Revlon Moisturizing Paraffin Wax Bath information and reviews here.
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HoMedics ParaSpa Plus Paraffin Wax Bath
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Very affordable
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Good for both pain and dry skin relief
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Comes with wax and plastic liners
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Removable grate to keep fingers and feet away from the heating element
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Long wax melting time
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Wax can get too hot
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Smaller size isn’t great for larger hands and feet
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No temperature control
A winning attribute of the HoMedics Para Spa paraffin wax bath is the locking lid, which means spills are no longer a concern. That’s a biggie if you’ve ever tried to get wax off a wood table or your carpet.
The wide-open tank makes your treatments especially easy, and this paraffin wax machine comes with a bottom liner, that keeps your feet and hands away from the heating element. While the tank is fairly small, if you’re careful, you can dip your feet in from front to back.
The warm wax heats well enough to do therapeutic hand treatments for arthritis and joint pain, and the simple on/off switch leaves you free to do other things while your wax is melting. For optimal performance, you’ll need to heat the wax with the cover locked in place.
This paraffin wax bath comes with three pounds of unscented hypoallergenic wax, as well as 20 plastic liners.
Find more HoMedics ParaSpa Plus Paraffin Wax Bath information and reviews here.
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Most Affordable: True Glow by Conair Thermal Paraffin Wax Bath
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Very affordable
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Small and portable
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Doesn’t require as much expensive paraffin wax
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Fast melt time
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Too small for larger hands and feet
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Ill fitting lid
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Wax can get too hot, causing wait time before using
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No bottom grate to keep hands from hot heating area
A super affordable option for wax therapy treatments at home, the True Glow by Conair paraffin wax bath features smaller dimensions, which means setup and storage are simpler. If you’re simply looking for a skin softening treatment, versus therapeutic pain relief (outside of your hands,) this paraffin wax bath makes it simple.
This lightweight paraffin wax machine is easy to lift and move around, and despite its diminutive nine-inch by 5.6-inch tank size, you can still dip hands, heels, elbows, and smaller feet with ease. With a two-hour wax melt time, and a pound of aloe vera infused paraffin included, you’ll be on your way to smooth skin in no time.
This paraffin wax bath doesn’t come with temperature controls, so you’ll need to check the melted temp before dipping your hands, to avoid potential burns.
Find more True Glow by Conair Thermal Paraffin Wax Bath information and reviews here.
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Saloniture Paraffin Bath Spa
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Large metal tank is durable
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Secure carrying handles make moving it easy
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Digital temperature controls make setting and forgetting simple
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Includes heat insulating grid to protect skin from the base
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Doesn't include wax or any accessories
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Not as high capacity as some
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Tank doesn't accommodate very large feet
The Saloniture paraffin wax machine features a contemporary design and offers a sizeable tank with a four-pound wax capacity. The large metal interior can accommodate most sizes of hands, feet, and other extremities for treatment. This machine melts a pound of wax in about 50 minutes, and four pounds of wax in 210 minutes.
You’ll appreciate the adjustable digital temperature control which makes it easy to keep the wax melted for treatments throughout the day and simply power it off at closing time. This bath also includes a heat-insulating grid to protect you or your clients’ skin by providing a barrier from the bottom heating surface.
This thermotherapy machine has easy carry handles making it convenient to move when necessary. A double frosted lid prevents spills and allows you to keep track of the melting process.
Find more Saloniture Paraffin Bath Spa information and reviews here.
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Salon Sundry Deluxe Digital Paraffin Wax Bath
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Nice, large capacity tank
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Easy lift transparent lid
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Super adjustable digital temperature control
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Very well priced for a professional grade wax machine
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Doesn’t come with wax
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Very poor usage instructions included
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Only a one year warranty
Our favorite feature of this paraffin wax bath is the fully adjustable digital temperature control. This gives you ultimate flexibility in determining the best and most advantageous wax temperature for your use. With an easy, button-controlled thermostat, you have a temperature range, from 95 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
This paraffin bath can safely remain in use all day long – making it perfect for therapeutic and cosmetic use. The generous metal-lined tank has a five-pound capacity, or right around four and a half quarts of melted wax, and comes with a safety grill to ensure you or your client’s skin doesn’t come into contact with hot interior parts.
The transparent lid has an easy-to-use handle, and the paraffin bath itself has indented side handles, making it simple and safe to move from place to place. This unit has a one-year warranty. With fast wax melt time, you can press this paraffin wax machine into service almost immediately after it arrives.
Find more Salon Sundry Digital Paraffin Wax Bath information and reviews here.
Why Would I Want a Paraffin Wax Machine?
They are like a spa treatment at home! My first exposure to a paraffin wax bath was at a spa, where I marveled at how relaxing the wax treatment for my hands actually was. Not only did my hands and fingers feel smooth, soft, and very moisturized, post waxing, they immediately looked ten years younger - a total breakthrough for someone who struggles with cracked skin, especially at the knuckles.
Are Wax Baths Therapeutic?
What I didn't realize, until doing a lot more research, is that a paraffin wax bath can have powerful therapeutic effects for those rehabilitating after serious hand and foot injuries. Also, these paraffin wax machines make great gifts for older women and men as well, so you might want to consider one for an aging parent or grandparent or anyone else who suffers from osteoarthritis on a long-term basis.
What If I Just Have Dry Skin?
In the case of dry, cracked skin, a paraffin wax bath helps soothe and soften even the roughest hands and feet, with a combination of moist heat and paraffin, which helps to deliver moisture from your body to the surface of your skin, naturally remoisturizing dry tissues.
The biggest benefit of these treatments is that the warm wax can fully coat every square inch of your hand or foot, delivering healing power in a way that a heat pack, combined with lotion, simply cannot. The trick is to dip your dry appendage five or six times, waiting just long enough between dips to let the wax begin to set up.
Once well-coated with melted paraffin, you quickly slip your hand into a plastic sleeve, and then slide on a thermal mitt or wrap it in a warm towel to deliver the best results. In 15 minutes, you'll be amazed at the difference, and with regular treatments, real relief is at hand.
If you'd like to know what physical therapists really think, check out this video from two guys who claim to be the most famous PTs on the internet. Well, maybe. At least, if you haven't used a paraffin wax bath, you'll get a sense of how this therapy works.
https://youtu.be/h9SSBD_ffjI
You'll want to be sure to use paraffin wax that's actually intended for this purpose. Different waxes can have different melting points, and those that require more heat are more likely to burn you. You can also add essential oils to make your paraffin wax bath an aromatherapy treatment too.
Can't I Just Melt Paraffin Wax on the Stove?
While you can use a slow cooker or regular pan to melt your wax, we'd highly recommend a paraffin wax machine, like those on this list, to accomplish that process. Why? Because these devices are specifically created for this use, you'll have fewer worries about overheating your wax and getting burned as a result. And don't confuse them with the kind of wax warmers and treatments for face and body hair removal, because these are a whole different deal.
It's not only spas providing paraffin wax therapy these days. You'll discover many physical therapists are also using paraffin wax baths to enhance circulation and speed recovery from injury. And when it comes to arthritis relief, we've long known that warm water and hot showers can help to relieve pain, but their downside is that they also dry out your skin.
If you're looking for therapeutic versus cosmetic treatments (not to discount the discomfort of dry cracked skin) we'd recommend one of the first five paraffin wax baths on this list. They are more robust, with larger metal tanks that can hold more melted wax.
That makes them suitable for knees, elbows, and even men's larger feet. These are geared for professional use, but at the price, they're not out of reach for your home. Granted, they will take up a bit more counter space, but their deeper tanks make it far easier to provide a soothing wax bath for larger areas, including forearms and ankles.
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