Many sources claim 11 toxins in paraffin. We're sure 7 are more than enough for us. The State of California lists at least seven major toxins in paraffin wax, including toluene, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and naphthalene--substances found in paint, lacquer and varnish removers. See more health issues at the end of this page.

Although disputed by petroleum companies and the large paraffin candle manufactures, it has been shown that soy candles are healthier to have in your home than candles made from the petroleum waste used to make paraffin.

Paraffin dip is a treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted mineral wax derived from petroleum applied to a body area. Paraffin dips can be especially helpful in relieving the pain and stiffness of arthritis involving the small joints of the hands or feet when used as a small bath. The hands and feet are repeatedly dipped into the melted, warm wax and the wax allowed to cool and harden around the sore joints.

Paraffin is a warm wax that is used to increase circulation and improve dry and dehydrated skin. Paraffin goes on warm and quickly dries to form a vacuum on the skins surface. We strongly suggest adding paraffin to your manicure and pedicure. We also offer a Parafango Body Treatment which combines paraffin and fango mud which is applied onto the entire body. A wonderfull hydrating treatment for dry skin.

Bodily toxins are substances that are detrimental to health. Pollutants, uric acid, excess vitamins and minerals, are among some of the common bodily toxins. Toxins come from a variety of sources. Among the most common are chemicals in the food we eat, the pollution in the air we breathe, the harmful substances from smoking and drinking, and as a by-product of the body’s metabolism.

Paraffin is a waxy substance used in heat treatments by manicurists and aestheticians. Warm paraffin is used to coat the hands, feet or face. This paraffin coating holds heat in for 10 to 15 minutes and causes the pores to open to allow moisturizers to penetrate into the skin more readily. Paraffin therapy conditions and softens the cuticles and leaves hands feeling soft and pampered.

Paraffin wax candles make up 95% of the world's candle production. However, paraffin is a petroleum by-product that requires additional chemicals to harden and scent it. Paraffin releases toxins as it burns, evidenced by the black soot paraffin candles produce. Beeswax candles are clean burning, with virtually no smoke or soot.

Findings indicate that many children with autism or those who are at risk of developing autism have a metabolic impairment that reduces their ability to rid their bodies of heavy metals and other toxins. Build-up of these toxins in the body can lead to brain and nervous system damage and developmental delays (see We’re Loaded with Toxins: Analyzing the Toxic Body Burden of Americans by Judy Chinitz Gorman).

Marine toxins are naturally occurring chemicals that can contaminate certain seafood. The seafood contaminated with these chemicals frequently looks, smells, and tastes normal. When humans eat such seafood, disease can result.

Ignoring body toxins can cause poor health, illness and disease. Today's lifestyles do not support the body's ability to naturally remove toxins. The body's immune system has been compromised through the accumulation of toxins. It is important that toxins be removed regularly to insure and maintain good health.

Traditional Oriental Medicine has long held that the body is connected by meridians and that access to these meridians causes a flow of energy (chi) through the acupuncture points on the outside of the body. If we stimulate an acupuncture point it will activate energy (chi) in the body corresponding to internal points thus bringing strength to weak areas of the body. The foot is considered the second most sensitive area of your body next to your heart.

You can do costly lab tests measuring the toxins in your blood, feces, urine, and even hair. But if you're an average U.S. citizen, you probably have about 90 industrial chemicals inside your body. The Environmental Working Group, the most thorough and extensive non-profit environmental watchdog group in the U.S., recently conducted a survey in which they found 91 chemicals, pesticides, and other toxins inside each of the bodies of nine randomly selected individuals.

Detoxification is the body’s natural process for eliminating or neutralizing toxins via the liver, the kidneys, perspiration, and exhalation. Ever since the industrial revolution and the post-World War II petrochemical industry, toxins have been accumulating in the human body faster than they can be eliminated. The body absorbs toxins from our environment. The toxins include such things as industrial chemicals, pesticides, food additives, heavy metals, tobacco, and air pollution.

Beeswax is considered the best medium for the pigment. Paraffin is much cheaper than beeswax, but it can be brittle.

Some fragrance raw materials, inherently, have color. These, fragrances that inherently have color can discolor paraffin. In such case, it is important to work with your dye manufacturer so they incorporate the fragrance's natural color when formulating the dye you will be using.