Therabath Professional Thermotherapy TB6 Paraffin Wax Bath - Helps Relieve Arthritis & Muscle Stiffness - Heat Therapy for Hands, Feet, Face & Body - Made in USA - 6 lb. Warm Apple Spice

Update: The reality of paraffin dipping is it's just not practical. I purchased a praffin bath on the recommendation of my physical therapist due to Psoriatic Arthritis which was severly impacting the use of my hands, heat was very soothing for the pain. The truth about paraffin dipping for this purpose is this...the wax takes 3-4 hours to melt, best case scenario, so you have to leave the machine out all the time. I don't know many people who have extra counter space they are just looking for something awkward to fill it with, I know that's not me. You have to leave the machine plugged in all the time or think about plugging it in in the morning so the wax will be melted in the evening, you can't just spontaneously decide you want to use it without some forethought due to the length of time it takes to melt the wax. In my case, and anyone doing it for arthritis pain in the hands, you dip both hands, wrap them in plastic, then in a fabric of some sort to maintain the heat for as long as possible. Now you've lost the use of your hands for 20-30 minutes. If you use a heating pad you can take your hands out if you want to take a drink of water, turn the page of a book, change the channel on the tv or whatever while you sit and enjoy the soothing relief of the heat. With the wax you are stuck with the wrappings, as soon as you undo it you are done. The whole process is just pretty much not practical whatsoever. I will maintain, this machine is the best if you want to purchase one. I just feel paraffin dipping at home is probably not practical for a good number of people and you might think about the process before you make the leap. A heating pad really does just as good, it just doesn't sound as fancy.I needed a paraffin bath for pain relief for my hands. I initially purchased a cheaper one and it did not work. About 2/3 of the way around there was about an inch of wax that would never melt, even after three full days of the machine being left on. When I dared to dip my hands, the wax in the area that was melted was horribly hot and uncomfortable. I peeled it off immediately and the skin was tender for about a day, I'd say it was mildly burned. Perhaps a defective machine, but others mentioned the same thing in reviews, I just figured they didn't know how to do a paraffin dip properly. After that experience I decided they were right and I opted to spend the money on a quality machine. I cannot explain the difference. You can tell when you take it out of the box it's a better machine than the cheap models. I put 2 bags of wax in it and it melted completely in a few hours. I dipped my hands and no discomfort, the wax is a perfect temperature. The machine is a nice size, you can easily dip your hands and I would say you could dip small to medium adult size feet as well. I suspect you could get large feet in it with a little maneuvering.I opted for a scented wax with the purchase of my machine, I got the eucalyptus rosemary mint. I really don't care for it at all, but that is personal preference. It's not a strong scent and I don't think it would be terrible, I'm more concerned it would leave the scent on my hands after the treatement and I really don't love it. I had also purchased a box of unscented wax knowing I am picky about smells, so I'm using the unscented and it's working great. I guess my advice on that one is, if you are unsure just go with the unscented, no one can really explain the scent or advise whether you will like it. If you are picky about smells don't risk it, I wish I hadn't.As I mentioned, I originally put in two bags for my hands and I have added two more. I felt the two bags was a little shallow as I'm trying to cover up to my wrists and I was having to do some twisting and maneuvering to get the area covered. My physical therapist suggested if I am diligent about washing my hands every time and am the only one using it I can reuse the wax, put it back in off my hands. I do think my hands sweat since they are so warm, so I'm not sure how many times I will do this before I change out the wax.I also purchased the plastic liners and the mitts and am glad I did. I know someone who uses plastic grocery bags and kitchen towels and the liners and mitts just seem easier.Overall, I am extremely impressed with this product and would highly recommend it.

I have had a lesser expensive paraffin bath and believe me, this IS worth the extra expense! As I mentioned in the subject line maybe not if you don't have a medical reason and or won't be using it frequently.I have Fibromyalgia, arthritis and Hemochromatosis (which can and in my case DOES cause joint pain) and have wrist pain every day.... I find myself rubbing my wrists and hands unconsciously, dropping things when a sudden pain occurs, etc. With these problems I am frequently looking for something to ease the discomfort to outright pain.Years ago my husband bought a paraffin bath unit for me, it was LESS expensive, true, but it did not function nearly as well as this one does. The temperature of the wax was inconsistent, and at times too too hot, and the reservoir was small. The thing had to be reheated when I needed it and by that time I couldn't do a treatment for one reason or another At times I would have pain meds and didn't need it, or had to leave the house, etc. The point was it was seldom ready when I really needed it. It stopped working and we never replaced it.Fast forward to this Spring. My hand pain increased and I began looking into paraffin baths again. I chose this one, despite the price as I am tired of hurting. It arrived when I wasn't home one morning, my husband opened the box and set it up for me. I came home to the wax ready to use. WOW! It was WONDERFUL! Not too hot, pleasantly warm.... with the first treatment I was sold! I use it at least 3-4 times a week. I only turned it off when we went on a trip. My hubby is an electronics technician and says it uses very little electricity and is constructed well.I use a terry cloth towel to wrap my hands with triple/quadruple layers... I am making some custom fit mitts for myself and hubby with Velcro closure to keep the heat longer. They will be much better than the ones you can buy.. I hope!All in all, we love it! Hubby uses it as well for his dry hands!

I received my Therabath Pro TB6 on 5/9/18 and have used it multiple times since then. I love this item! A paraffin bath was recommended by my OT to help with my wrist/hand issues and although this model was one of the higher priced ones, the size is perfect for me as is the quality of the wax. Yes it does take a few hours to initially melt the wax to be used BUT you can leave this model plugged in so it is ready when you want/need it at any time!Re-melting used wax takes only a few minutes and the soothing heat is wonderful for loosening my stiff joints and tendons. I am very pleased and if this item keeps performing over the long-term as well as it is currently I will be 1000% satisfied. It is worth the price, it is a larger size so it accomadates my hand and wrist easily. It is also large enough for me to dip my elbow in and the results are great. Get it, use it.....LOVE IT!!!!

This is the real deal, the one used in professional salons. They charge $40 per treatment in the salon, so this will save time AND money. It is very easy to set up, just set it up at night, and in the morning it will be ready. Find a place for it to stay, you don't want to be moving it. If you plan to use it for feet as well as hands, keep in mind it may be better on a lower counter or on the floor. I leave it plugged in and ready to use at all times.I give these treatments to my husband; he loves it. His hands are so smooth and no greasy feel. I got it for my feet, though. Summer is coming and this is how beautiful feet happen! (Yes, he now wants me to treat his feet, too!) The treatment itself is quick and easy. Dip your hand or foot 5 times then put in plastic, then slip your plastic wrapped hand or foot into the glove or bootie and just relax. In 20-30 minutes, you will peel it right off, still in the plastic, no mess, no need to wash your hands or feet. Just toss the plastic with the wax inside. Easy-peasy.

This is one of the most expensive units on Amazon but I must say that so far it is amazing! I dipped both my hands and feet for the first time today! I had a nice bath, and treated my feet and hands to an at home mani/pedi treatment removing all dead skin/cuticles, then I dipped my feet and hands one at a time into this warm wax and it was heavenly! I bought the professional disposable bags for hands/feet though you could easily use plastic wrap or reuse grocery bags. Then placed them in the footie/hand warmers that I also bought on amazon. I found the temperature to be perfect but keep in mind my feet and hands were already warmed up from lounging in my bath before hand. If your hands or feet are cold it may feel like the wax is too hot. I have severe pain in my hands, elbows, ankles and feet due to arthritis so I have to say that I just love this machine. It is just so wonderful to come home too after a long day at work on my feet all day, have a nice bath soak, then treat my feet, ankles and hands to a wax treatment! I imagine that I will just leave it plugged in during the fall/winter season when I have the most pain issues because it does take a long time to heat the wax (6 hrs). Also when buying wax in the future, I will just buy unscented and use my own essential oils for fragrance or aromatherapy. My feet and hands are so soft and I have not even put on any lotion yet!!