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NAILS
Rough Dry Cuticles
Cuticles
are very important to skin and nail health. It gives a protective barrier
to the nail, eliminating things such as infections and bacteria. It also
connects and seals the finger to your nail. Keeping your cuticles healthy
will give your nail more flexibility and help prevent breakage. Proper
cuticle care is the beginning to healthy nails.
Soft, Thin, Peeling
Nails
There are a number of reasons why your nails become soft and
peel. Climate changes, dietary issues, medications, washing hands and
strong detergents to name a few. What most people don't realize is that
the using a nail treatment with harsh chemical can actual make this
problem worse. Formaldehyde, an ingredient in several popular
strengtheners, can cause drying and irritation of the skin and nails-not
to mention being a suspected cause of breast cancer. Barielle products are
free of formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate and also safe to use
throughout your pregnancy.
Dry, Brittle, Ridged
Nails
Brittle, dry, or ridged nails are a common nail care concern
especially as you mature. Because of the 'wear and tear' on a daily basis
of your nails, often ridges and bumps appear, and your nails dry out. Make
sure you keep your nails hydrated on a regular basis. The replenishing
process helps provide a moisture balance necessary to have flexible nails
and prevent brittleness and breakage.
Nail Fungus
Nail fungus is both
hurtful and unattractive. It can range in a blemish of colors, and can
deepen through the layers of your nail, and spread to different nails as
well. Nail fungus can be contracted a few different ways, but also helped
with the proper product. Our fungus Rx has the highest level of tolnaftate
without a prescription, and is one of our bestsellers.
Yellow Nails
Many different things
can cause yellowing of nails. Two of the main causes are nicotine or nail
polishes that are dark and being used without base coats. Always use a
base coat when getting a manicure and make sure it is free of
formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate. A base coat will help color
adhere better to the nail and also help keep your nail its natural soft
pink hue.
Hard To Grow Nails
Nails are
made of keratin, which are layers of protein. Keratin is essential for
healthy nails. When your nails are lacking keratin, nails become harder to
grow. With the proper nail regimen, you can help provide your nails with
essential nutrients they need to become strong and healthy again.
Weak Nails – Splitting
Nails
Peeling or breaking nails is the sign of weak nails. This
could be a break from the free edge, or lifting from the sides. Many
things could play a part in this, including every day chores like washing
dishes or doing laundry, or humidifiers or heating systems. Because we
don’t have control over so many of these things, sticking to a healthy
nail regimen will help strengthen our nails.
Nail / Cuticle Biting
Nail
and cuticle biting is unattractive and a habit that is hard to break. Some
people started biting their nails as kids and never stopped, while others
bite their nails because of stress or nervousness. Like most other bad
habits, sometimes you need help. Barielle’s No Bite Pro Growth is designed
to help stop biting nails and cuticles. It is also enriched with active
ingredients to help promote fast and healthy nail growth. No Bite Pro
Growth may also be used on children as a deterrent for thumb sucking, with
parental supervision.
Damage From Acrylics
When
acrylic nails are used, you aren’t allowing your natural nail to breathe,
which prevents it from stay in its natural state, and can cause lots of
different nail issues, including ridges, softening, rough, or discolored
nails. When your acrylics come off, usually one or more of these problems
may have occurred and it is time to go on a healthy nail regimen to repair
your natural nails.
HANDS
Age Spots
Age spots are browning or
colored spots that can appear on your skin after long periods of time
exposed to the sun or UV rays. As we age our skin is subjected to more and
more sun damage. Our skin has what is called ‘melanin pigment’ which
absorbs sunlight and helps naturally protect our skin from UV rays.
However as we age, our skin's natural ability to fend off UV rays from the
sun begins to deteriorate. As a result, we see the development of age
spots.
Chapped Hands/ Cracked
Hands
When weather and temperature changes affect the state of your
skin, as well as your nails, because the moisture and natural oils in your
hands is being compromised. This can lead you red, sensitive, chapped
skin, and can cause irritation and discomfort, unless treated with
products with the right ingredients.
SKIN
Dry Skin / Rough Skin
Many
things can cause dry or rough skin – clothing materials, hot showers,
harsh chemicals or soaps, among other things. Because these are every day
things that we need, certain creams and scrubs can be used to help add
moisturizing elements back into your skin.
FEET
Calloused Feet/ Cracked
Feet
Calluses and cracked feet develop when extra pressure is put
on the heels and balls of the feet. This can happen from extended walking,
running, improper shoes (such as high heels or sandals), or long periods
of standing. As your feet feel the pressure, calluses and cracks can form
on the foot, along with the swelling and pain. Proper creams and lotions
can help.
Dry Feet
Dry feet
are a common problem, and many people suffer needlessly, especially during
winter months. Lack of hydration in the air or drying soaps is sometimes
the cause. It also could be showers that are too hot, or just extreme
change in temperature. All of these factors can be remedied with proper
use of hydrating products.
Sore Feet
Walking or standing for a
long period of time can make feet become heated, tired or
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