Paraffin wax is often used to help soften the skin of the hands, cuticles, and feet because it’s colorless, tasteless, and odorless. It may also have therapeutic benefits for people with joint ...

This wax can be made at home, it turns out, and [rawkstar] is glad to walk us through the process. The creation of machinable wax begins by melting a few pounds of paraffin wax in a home deep fryer.

You may have seen some scary headlines about the hidden dangers of scented candles — including those claiming that certain types (particularly candles made of paraffin wax) are “ toxic ” and ...