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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.
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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).
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.
- 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.
Buying our Nail and Cuticle Balm
US Dollar $ 14.25 for 50 ml (1.69 fl oz)
Price includes
shipping costs to any destination in the world.
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