Revlon MoistureStay Paraffin Bath - Bring the Spa into your home!
Written: Mar 28 '07
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Pros: feels great, inexpensive, compact
Cons: Doesn't have on/off switch other than unplugging it.
The Bottom Line: This is a nice entry level paraffin bath, compact and works great on hands and tiny feet
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| marytara's Full Review: Revlon Moisture Stay Paraffin Bath |
Years ago I purchased this Revlon MoistureStay Paraffin Bath so that I could have my own "in-home" spa treatments. This way I could pamper myself on my own time (after the kids are in bed or during a nap) as well as forgo paying big prices for hand and foot treatments done in facilities with unknown sanitation practices. I picked up this Revlon MoistureStay Paraffin Bath from my local Target and paid under $30 for it. They sold a slightly larger model for ten dollars more, but I opted to stick with the smaller version (designed for hands) knowing that I could fit my tiny foot inside it, no problem.
About this Paraffin Bath
The Revlon MoistureStay Paraffin Bath is a compact unit that looks kind of like a small crock pot. The basin is white with a bright green lid and it measures 5Hx8Wx11L” (outside), inner dimensions are slightly smaller. When I purchased my paraffin bath it came with 3 pounds of unscented aromatherapy paraffin as well as 30 disposable liners which are basically just plastic bags. The disposable liners are one time use, though you can purchase special terry mitts & booties that are washable. As for the wax, you can buy the wax wherever these spas are sold (drugstores, places like Target, etc) and online. You can get a wider variety of paraffin (scented, etc) when buying online so I recommend going that route.
Using the Paraffin Bath
To use this paraffin bath you first need to set it up and melt the paraffin wax. Because I am the only one who uses this I re-use my paraffin for dipping but toss out the paraffin that I peel off. Every 10 or so dips I will replace my paraffin completely, to keep things fresh and mix it up a little bit (I like to use different aromatherapy paraffins as well as unscented). To melt the paraffin you would put in the paraffin and turn it to high/melt setting. Within a few hours it has melted completely and then I drop the temperature down to one of the lower settings. When its heating up you will see a red indicator light glowing, otherwise when its in-use (plugged in) you will see it glowing green. Test the temperature to make sure its comfortable for you, but I've found that its quite hot even on the lower temperature settings. Then you just dip in your hand and take your hand out and put it in a liner/glove/mitten while it drys. When the paraffin dries you peel it away (I throw it out), and underneath it leaves smooth soft skin.
What I think about it
I love to use this paraffin bath on both my hands and my feet - especially in the winter when I'm very dry and spring when I'm getting ready for sandal season. The paraffin feels amazing (I love heat!) and really helps my aching feet. On my hands, I find that doing a paraffin dip every now and again has helped improve the appearance of my cuticles now that I've gone from having artificial nails to natural ones.
Best of all, this is saving me money. If I were to go to a local spa to get a hand treatment or foot treatment it would cost me more than this unit costs, so even taking into account refilling the paraffin (which I can buy for around $12 for 2 pounds worth) this is definitely a money saver. And, lets face it - now that I have 2 small kids its not like I'm able to go out and treat myself as often as I would like to. So, having this at home affords me to a little pampering whenever I want to (but I need to remember to set it up first).
I do think its odd that this doesn't have an on/off switch. Its either on (plugged in) or off (plug is pulled out). Fancier models have timers on them, this one does not.
I'm quite content with the size of this specific paraffin bath and find it works well for my hands and my very small feet. My feet are only a size 6, and I can slip one into this bath - no problem. However, this model really isn't intended for feet (unless yours are little like mine). I was able to save on getting a larger more costly model because my feet fit into this one (intended for hands and elbows).
Recommended:
Yes
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