Nail and Cuticle Balm

Although the modern tendency is to use a thin type of oil as a cuticle moisturizing and nourishing agent, we have found that the best results are still obtained by using a rich and nourishing balm type of product. Many people use hand cream often, yet very seldom look after the special needs of their cuticles and nails, which will then respond by snagging, hooking and tearing.

This product has been discontinued.

• Benefits of our Nail and Cuticle Balm
• Ingredients
• Directions for use
• Buying our Nail and Cuticle Balm
• Links to other products

Benefits of our Nail and Cuticle Balm

If you struggle with nails that are brittle and look less than great, as well as cuticles that tear, snag and hook, then you can benefit by using a specialized product for your nails and cuticles. In the past it was held that cuticles should not be cut as a matter of course, and this still rings true, even if it may be easier in the short term to simply snip away torn cuticles.

With this in mind, a person should look after the cuticles and nails in such a way as to ensure that they are properly lubricated and moisturized to prevent them cracking and tearing.

Although it is now in vogue to make cuticle conditioning products in a light oil format, we have after extensive experimentation found that the best way to treat this, is to treat them to a very thick, nearly solid, type of cream, which has to be massaged into the cuticle.

If you are looking for an easy quick-fix solution, then do not buy this Nail and Cuticle Balm - as it takes regular applications and massaging into the nails and cuticles - but it does produce the most wonderful effects after about 2 weeks.

The balm will also feed and nourish the nail when applied on non-varnished nails, and will greatly help to prevent brittle, dry and flaky nails, as this balm is formulated to penetrate deeply and to moisturize these areas (that can be very dry).

Ingredients

We believe that consumers should be well informed, and for this reason we list our ingredients, and provide a hyperlink per ingredient to a page dealing specifically with that ingredient, in order for consumers to understand why the ingredient was included in the formulation.

• Herbal extracts
  • To help this balm to do its work, we added Horse chestnut extract with its active principle, escin, to the formula to help with circulation and venous health, and also Centella asiatica, for its healing and circulation promoting properties.
• Volatile essence
  • We further boosted the formula with volatile principles of Calendula, (pot marigold) as it has wonderful healing properties and promotes blood supply to the tissue; While Patchouli is used for its healing properties in dealing with dry cracked skin as well as to stimulate cell growth. 
  • Myrrh again is used for its amazing effect on dry cracked skin and its effect on tissue repair; While Geranium helps to keep the skin supple. Lemon is used for its antiseptic properties. To help healing and repair along, Rose hip, with its vitamin C content, is included; While Rosemary stimulates circulation and growth. 
  • Carrot seed has good rejuvenating properties and the pro-vitamins A, B, C and D works well to improve the general health of the skin and nail; While Benzoin has good antiseptic properties and stimulates circulation.
• Emollients
  • A rich nourishing blend of Cocoa butter, Almond, Wheatgerm and Beeswax serves as the base of this cuticle and nail balm, as cocoa butter is a rich emollient base, while almond moisturizes and soothes. 
  • Wheatgerm deeply penetrates with its high vitamin E content and the beeswax is a great emulsifier to keep all the richness of the balm together.
• Full list
  • The above is a short summary of benefits of the active ingredients used, but to view the full list of ingredients, please click here.

Directions for use

• Should you wish to condition the cuticle and the nail as well, ensure that all nail varnish is removed.
• When conditioning the cuticle alone, nail varnish need not be removed.
• Wash hands and apply a dab of the balm to each nail and cuticle.
• Using the thumb of the opposite hand, gently but thoroughly massage the Balm into the entire nail bed area as well as the cuticles, while pushing the cuticles back gently.
• Our Nail and Cuticle Balm can be used daily or when performing a manicure.

Links to other products

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• Rejuvenating Face Wash Refill
• Rejuvenating Toner
• Rejuvenating Toner Refill
• Rejuvenating Serum
• Rejuvenating Day Cream
• Rejuvenating Night Cream
• Rejuvenating Neck Cream
• Instant Eye Lift Gel
• Rejuvenating Eye Cream
• Rejuvenating Face Scrub
• Rejuvenating Face Mask
• Purifying Face Mask
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• Problem Skin Face Wash
• Problem Skin Toner
• Problem Skin Day Gel
• Problem Skin Night Lotion
• Spot Treatment Cream
• Problem Skin Enzyme Cleanse
• Problem Skin Face Mask
• Cellumend Cellulite Cream
• Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion
• Intensive Hand Treatment Balm
• Nail and Cuticle Balm
• Refining Body Scrub
• Nourishing and Refreshing Foot Cream