Ozokerit cosmetic 250gr

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Physiotherapy with ozocerite is widely used in sanatorium-resort treatment, some clinics, in physiotherapy rooms of hospitals, at home. It reduces swelling, anesthetizes and has an antispastic effect. Treatment with ozocerite is often used in neurorehabilitation, the treatment of joints and other diseases. Its heat has a positive effect on the entire body and helps to speed up metabolic processes, improve blood circulation, which leads to better nutrition of all organs and tissues with oxygen and helps to remove harmful substances, toxins and toxins from the body. On the useful and therapeutic properties of ozocerite, indications and use, read this article.

Ozokerit what is it?

Ozokerit - natural light yellow or dark-brown mineral wax, which consists mostly of paraffinic hydrocarbons, which include about 85 percent carbohydrates, and 14 percent hydrogen. It is also called fragrant wax, although it smells like kerosene, which is far from fragrant.
Ozokerit is mined in 30 different countries around the world. The most famous deposits of this natural wax are located in the Carpathians, England, in the USA in the state of Utah.
It is believed that the deposits of ozocerite were formed after the gradual evaporation and oxidation of oil with the formation of a molten paraffin during this process. It can be found in the form of a wax-like substance or a solid mass, depending on the amount of mineral oil and resinous substances in it. The color of mineral deposits depends on the percentage of these substances.
The melting temperature of ozocerite is higher than that of conventional oil wax, which makes it attractive in treatment, use for technical needs and scientific purposes.
It dissolves in alcohol, alkali, gasoline and kerosene, ethers, turpentine and other chemical compounds, it does not dissolve in water. This is a combustible substance and contact with an open flame is not permissible.

Ozokerit Properties

Ozokerit has found application in many areas of modern life. Because of its property to increase the viscosity, it is widely used in the cosmetic industry as a binder and stabilizer component in the manufacture of lipstick and other cosmetic products, candle production, for the manufacture of various lubricants, ointments both technical purposes and medical. It helps to prevent the bundle of oils and liquid ingredients, gives stability and strength lipstick used for pressing shadows and other powdery products.
It can be heated to a higher temperature than paraffin (up to 60-70 degrees) without the formation of a skin burn. In addition, ozocerite has the property of long to maintain heat, i.e. low thermal conductivity. This property has found its application in medicine.

Ozokerit medicinal properties

Medical and industrial Ozokerit are two different things. For medical purposes, purified ozocerite is used, which is subjected to special purification, after which this mineral substance becomes white. Medical ozocerite should not contain impurities: alkalis, acids and especially water, to avoid skin burns.
Due to its mineral composition, it has the following properties:
Anti-inflammatory;
Anesthetics;
Soothing;
Regenerating;
Antispasmodic.
Penetrating through the skin, warming it, it has a positive effect on the entire body and relieves pain in inflamed foci. Having high heat capacity and low thermal conductivity, it retains heat for a long time and slowly cools. Ozokeritotherapy is well tolerated by patients even when heated to a temperature of 60-70 degrees.
This mineral substance has powerful healing and useful properties. Is he:
Much better suited for better warming the affected area than paraffin;
It can alleviate even the most severe pain within only a few minutes, relieve spasms;
Has a positive effect on the nervous system;
Eliminates allergic reactions in the form of severe itching and redness;
Restores tissues and promotes healing of wounds, resorption of adhesions and scars.

Ozokerit indications for use

Thermotherapy has long been used in home and medical practice and is one of the most common treatments. In those places where there are deposits of this natural mineral substance, people have long noticed its healing properties.
Today ozokerit therapy is very popular not only in sanatorium treatment, but also at home. They use it in many physiotherapeutic rooms for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with a variety of diseases.
Indications for the use of treatment with ozocerite are:
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases;
Diseases of the muscles: myositis, sciatica, neuritis;
Various ulcerative skin lesions;
Bedsores;
Diseases of the genitourinary system: pyelonephritis, cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis;
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, cholecystitis; gastroenteritis;
Diseases of the respiratory system;
Diseases of the male sexual sphere;
Gynecological diseases, including infertility both female and male;
Rehabilitation of post-traumatic pathologies.
Thermotherapy with ozocerite has a positive effect, warms the joints well, relieves inflammation in chronic diseases, improves blood circulation in affected areas.
Due to the fact that the mineral wax quickly heats up and slowly cools, its chemical composition, when in direct contact with the skin, has an irritating effect, causes a rush of blood to the focus of inflammation.
In addition, physiotherapy with ozocerite stimulates capillary circulation, facilitating the purification of the body of harmful substances, improves metabolic processes.

Ozokerit application

Medical purified ozocerite is called ceresin. It is used topically in the form of appliqués or tampons. Vaginally applied in the form of tampons, soaked in molten ceresin.
In most cases, the ozocerite is melted and applied over the map to the painful area of ​​the skin. Melt mineral wax at home on a water bath or special apparatus in medical institutions, avoiding an open flame that can lead to inflammation and fire.
Let's consider all methods of application of ozocerite.
Overlay. With this method, the wax is melted to a temperature of 55 degrees and applied with a flat brush to the skin, which is previously lubricated with medical vaseline.
For the application of subsequent layers, Ozokerit is used with a temperature of 60 to 80 degrees. Sometimes it's 90 degrees. The thickness of the layer should be within 1-2 centimeters.
Top covered with a warm mat of cotton wool, blanket or jacket.
Ozokerit baths. They are used mainly for joints and skin diseases of the legs and hands. Preliminarily melted to a temperature of 55 degrees, place a plastic bag and lower the legs or hands into it. Then the package is filled with ozocerite at a temperature of 65-75 degrees and tied. From above it is warmed by a blanket.
Ozocerite compresses. In this case, molten ozocerite is impregnated with multilayer gauze bags (not less than 6-8 layers), squeezed and put on an oilcloth. Cool to a temperature of 45-50 degrees and apply to the affected area.
On top of the put more gauze bags, but with a temperature already higher than the first. Approximately 60-70 degrees. Then cover with wax paper or cloth and insulate.
Ozocerite cakes. The most widely used method. With this method, put an oilcloth or waxed paper on the bottom of the cell (cuvette) and pour molten ozocerite. When its temperature becomes 50-60 degrees, it is removed and applied to the skin and insulated. After the procedure, it is removed with the help of cotton wool soaked in petroleum jelly.
Gynecological tampons. Tampons are impregnated with molten ozocerite and inserted into the vagina. Such procedures are done only under the supervision of a qualified health professional.
The time for ozocerite therapy can last from 30 to 60 minutes. They spend them, as a rule, two days in a row, making a break for the third. It is allowed to conduct the procedures every other day.
The course of treatment is at least 10-15 procedures, sometimes 20-25 procedures depending on the disease. After receiving ozokeritotherapy, you need to rest for at least half an hour, covering the place of wax application with a warm scarf or handkerchief.

Ozokerit side effects

Ozokerit treatment, as a rule, is very well tolerated by almost all people and even by young children, who often sleep peacefully during the procedure. Very rarely, it can cause side effects. Basically, they are all related to the individual characteristics of the body, with increased sensitivity of the skin.
If side effects occur, treatment should be discontinued and replaced with other procedures, for example paraffin.
For treatment, the use of non-certified purified medical ozocerite, which in the pharmacy can be sold under the name ceresin, is not allowed.

Ozocerite Contraindications

Ozokeritotherapy is contraindicated in any disease in the acute stage, even when it can be used. Contraindicated Ozokerit application with:
Any bleeding;
Diseases that can lead to bleeding;
With purulent abscesses and wounds;
Any tumor tumor, both malignant and benign;
Ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
Tuberculosis;
Severe pathology of the cardiovascular system;
Urolithiasis;
Disease of the pancreas;
Liver disease;
Hyperthyroidism;
Epilepsy;
Diabetes mellitus;
Pregnancy at any time.
Contraindicated treatment of ozocerite with some gynecological diseases, such as fibroids, fibromyoma, adnexitis, if there is a threat of suppuration.
In any case, before starting an independent treatment you should always consult with your doctor.

Ozokerit shelf life

Ozokerit can be bought at the pharmacy. It is sold in the form of briquettes or appliqués. The price depends on the weight of the package, the packaging and the manufacturer. But as a whole can make from 140 rubles and above.
You can find Ozokerit-paraffin applications with medicinal herbs, cosmetic ozocerite. You can find this product called "Mountain wax".
Store Ozokerit at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees. Shelf-life Unlimited.