Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft, solid wax. It’s made from saturated hydrocarbons. It’s often used in skin-softening salon and spa treatments on the hands, cuticles, and feet because ...

Nearly all emollients contain liquid paraffin or white soft paraffin, both of which are flammable. But then, so are many other types of cream as Dr Wedgeworth explains: “It is important to note ...