There’s no better feeling than a new manicure. As much as we love a fresh polish or two, maintaining healthy nails is just as important. What’s even better? You don’t have to visit a salon to achieve gorgeous nails! There are effective ways to manage great manicure hygiene without the harsh chemicals from some nail products. Using natural nail polish or a natural nail polish remover are just some of the things you can incorporate into your manicure routine.
Strengthening Your Nails
We know that nail strength and growth can stem from a healthy and clean diet. But often overlooked, a quite simple way to make sure your nails are strong and healthy is to moisturize them. Applying hand cream can actually give your nails the attention it deserves to help prevent brittle, dry nails. In addition, when your cuticles get dry, it might affect the way your nails grow. Your cuticles function as a protection to your nails from bacteria. As a result, moisturizing your cuticles with Age Defying Hand Creams and oils, such as Jojoba Carrier Oil, can help it continue to protect and strengthen your nails. Of course, you can also create your own DIY cuticle balm when easy on-the-go when your cuticles need extra love.
Some habits are hard to break. Yes, we’re talking to the nail biters out there. Regardless of how hard it is, you might want to kick this habit to the curb. Biting your nails or picking at hangnails can lead to painful consequences. Not to mention, biting them can expose your body to the dirt and germs that have been sitting underneath your fingernails, which puts you at higher risk of getting sick. Breaking this habit will take some time. But one way to help control it is to paint your nails as the bitter taste will make you rethink going in to bite them again.
Natural Nail Polishes
There are many brands out there that have created nail polishes and lacquer that are free of these chemicals. Ingredients like certain parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde and camphor can potentially be harmful to our bodies if we are using it too often. Even though they are often not long-lasting, water-based nail polish formulas are great alternatives for your nails as well. When you’re searching for a brand that carries natural nail polish, look for polish or lacquer that are 7-free, 10-free and up. The higher the number, the more natural the polish is.
So, you’ve chosen your favorite shade of natural nail polish and you’re ready to start your DIY manicure. The first step is to lay on a base coat before applying colored nail polish. This is an important part as it adds a layer of protection that can help prevent your nails from getting stained or discolored. Next, apply a few coats of your desired shade. After the polish has dried, apply a top coat to your nails to add shine and make your manicure last longer.
Natural Nail Polish Remover
When it’s time for a new manicure, grab a nail polish remover that will remove the polish or lacquer without over-drying it. Many nail polish removers contain acetone, which is a harsh ingredient that can dry your nail bed, cuticles, and surrounding skin. Luckily, we have created our Tropical Flower Natural Nail Polish Remover that utilizes plant-derived ingredients to gently and effortlessly remove nail polish without the severe consequences of acetone. Plus, the subtle, sweet, floral aroma is made with natural fragrances!
What’s Inside Our Nail Polish Remover
- Methyl Acetate: A solvent used to remove nail polish and nail lacquers.
- Isopropyl Myristate: A moisturizer used in cosmetics and other topical products.
- Natural Fragrance: made of natural fragrances to give you the subtle, sweet, and floral aroma of Tropical Flower.
The next time you pamper yourself with a DIY manicure, try incorporating these tips into your routine. Adding more nail treatments and switching to non-toxic nail polishes and remover can help you achieve a natural lifestyle while sporting a clean, fresh manicure.
Nice! will try this on my next order
Very informative. I don’t tend to paint my nails that often but this is very useful info for the future when I do paint them.
I didn’t realize natural nail polish existed. I HATE the strong smell of the other and often wondered at what harm it could create in my body. Thank you for bringing this information to our attention.
THANK YOU! I’ve often thought that if the scents in the nail salon has my eyes burning, that it can’t be good for my nails! All the nail remover that I’ve used has really dried out my nails and cuticles so this is fantastic!! I’m putting it into my cart now!!
Great tips!
Thanks!! Something new to look into getting. 🙂
Great article. It’s nice to know there is a natural alternative to nail polish remover
Thank you for suggesting this product!
Great information, never thought about how had a manicure could be for you nails.
Good info
Love that your nail polish remover is non toxic!
Wow…..that article has really opened my eyes about what can be in the products my nail tech uses. I believe I just might take a look in my own cabinet and make some changes. Thank you for an informative article.
Dana
I’m so excited to learn more about the things Plant Therapy has to offer!
I’m a nail biter and I thank you for the encouragement to break the habit!!
Our world is toxic enough. Any product that can help eliminate some of those toxins is a win in my book.
I love that this has a fruity, natural smell to it. Regular nail polish remover has the strongest, stingy smell!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I never thought it was possible to have a chemical free nail polish remover! This is great for little ones that love having their nails painted.
This is awesome information to know!
Great. I will try it.
Super excited to try this.
very informative!
Thanks for thinking of your customers as a whole person.
The flip top bottle is a great idea.
This just made me smile! Worst part of doing my nails is the chemical smell from polish remover! Way to GO PT!!!
Great article. I have never tried natural polish or remover but have often thought, while sitting in the salon, that all of those chemicals can’t be good for me nor for the people working with them day in and day out. Thank you for the info!
Definitely going to check this out!!!
I’m going to try this.
Great content!
I never thought about nail polish remover being harmful. I strive to be as natural as I can without breaking the bank. Thank you for this great information.
I think that any option for the strong smelling and drying traditional nail polish remover is a great idea.
Never thought about natural nail polish remover! Expanded my knowlege.
Great info! I am always looking for natural products! Thank you
Raising granddaughters knowing that Plant Therapy now has a more natural approach to nailcare is encouraging.
PT education and products are the best
I will need to try this! Nails is one area I have never even considered going more natural! Now you have me thinking twice!
Have to try this soon!
Great option if you’re in the market for polish remover.
First time visiting this website. This floral nail polish remover sounds very nice and will give it a try. Thank you.
Perfect! Thank you!
I am so excited to see that you are now offering an alternative to the chemical stuff that is on the market. I am anxious to try it.
I Love that your making nail polish remover!!
Glad to see a natural polish remover!!
Great info especially on making your own hand creams
Thank you for this content. Very informative and deftly will be purchasing once I remove my gel
I will have to check into this polish remover. This was great information.
I love these products and so affordable!!!
I have to try this
I am going to have to try this natural nail polish remover. Especially when all the other nail polish removers have all those chemicals that destroy my nails.
need to try this!!!
I am going to give the remover a try. Thanks.
I need to try this!
I love the idea of natural nail care. All those nasty chemicals have always freaked me out!
Great tips!
I’m going to have to try this I love more natural nail polish remover
Great content!