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aceite de velas

English translation: paraffin wrap


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Spanish term or phrase:envoltura en aceite de velas
English translation:paraffin wrap
Entered by: xxxtazdog
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10:03 Apr 27, 2007
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel / hotel facilities
Spanish term or phrase: aceite de velas
text from Spain - description of hotel Spa facilities. Not much context I'm afraid, after mud wrap treatment this appears
Aplicaciones/Envoltura en aceite de velas
I can't find anything on google at the moment so all help appreciated, TIA!
Edward Tully
Local time: 10:00
paraffin (applications/wraps)
Explanation:
There are a few refs. to “candle oil" packs or baths, but only in translated material. I have a feeling that this is referring to a paraffin wrap (since paraffin is the wax used in candles):

Paraffin wrap: Warmed paraffin wax is brushed over your body, although some paraffin treatments focus just on the hands or feet. A paraffin wrap is thought to reduce muscle and joint aches and soothe symptoms of arthritis. It's a popular winter treatment and great for skin in need of intense moisturising.
http://www.goodspaguide.co.uk/treatment_details.cfm?e=49

Relax in the Spa’s restorative environment, while enjoying complete hand and nail treatments that include a hand soak, exfoliation, massage and your choice of a hydrating masque or warm paraffin wrap.
http://www.sundanceresort.com/spa_nails.htm

I did find one ref. to “paraffin oil wrap”—but most of the refs. I saw to “paraffin oil” being used in spas are, again, translations.
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xxxtazdog
Spain
Local time: 10:00
Grading comment
thanks very much Cindy and to Patricia and Taña for your research/comments - great stuff!
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paraffin (applications/wraps)


Explanation:
There are a few refs. to “candle oil" packs or baths, but only in translated material. I have a feeling that this is referring to a paraffin wrap (since paraffin is the wax used in candles):

Paraffin wrap: Warmed paraffin wax is brushed over your body, although some paraffin treatments focus just on the hands or feet. A paraffin wrap is thought to reduce muscle and joint aches and soothe symptoms of arthritis. It's a popular winter treatment and great for skin in need of intense moisturising.
http://www.goodspaguide.co.uk/treatment_details.cfm?e=49

Relax in the Spa’s restorative environment, while enjoying complete hand and nail treatments that include a hand soak, exfoliation, massage and your choice of a hydrating masque or warm paraffin wrap.
http://www.sundanceresort.com/spa_nails.htm

I did find one ref. to “paraffin oil wrap”—but most of the refs. I saw to “paraffin oil” being used in spas are, again, translations.


xxxtazdog
Spain
Local time: 10:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 155
Grading comment
thanks very much Cindy and to Patricia and Taña for your research/comments - great stuff!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  patricia scott: This sounds like the right thing.
5 mins
  -> thanks, Patricia
agree  Taña Dalglish: I too hesitated to use "candle oil". I did find ref. attached http://fabsugar.com/205372 "This awesome candle comes in four variations and burns down into a liquefied massage oil that can be rubbed immediately onto your skin". Saludos Cindy.
24 mins
  -> sounds like a unique idea!
agree  Vanesa Camarasa
32 mins
agree  Lydia De Jorge
3 hrs
agree  Cecilia Della Croce
4 hrs
agree  Swatchka
6 hrs
agree  jairo payan
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