Mastex Thermal Spa paraffin wax bath has soothed my swollen, painful hands, feet and elbows more times than I care to count. I have used mine to help with the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but it also has the added benefit of softening of the skin and cuticles and it improves circulation.

It has a six pound paraffin wax capacity that takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to heat up.  This means that unless you leave it plugged in all the time, you have to plan ahead.  It is safe to leave the unit plugged in indefinitely.  It claims to use the equivalent of one light bulb’s electricity. It has a stainless steel tank that resists bacteria growth which is important for those of us with compromised immune systems.  At 6.5″ wide and 12″ long the tank is big enough to fit a foot comfortably.  Mine came with plastic baggies and mittens for hands and feet to use after the hand or foot has been dipped. With the wax fully melted the component only weights a little over 10 pounds.  The unit comes with 6 pounds of paraffin to get you started and replacement wax is available just about anywhere.  There are many varieties of wax on the market with an array of scents to choose from at every price point.  Which bring me to price,  this machine runs about $140.00 which is a little pricey.  It has a five year warranty.  I have had mine for 8 years and have been very happy with it. The wax refills can be found in 6 pound quantities for   $26.85 at Amazon

Rating: 4 out of 5