On top of the general dryness of my feet, I also have poor nail health! I keep my nail polish on for far too long, and I’ve suffered on and off from in-grown nails. Because of this, I wanted to try out the Dr Anders Conditioning Nail Treatment as well as the other products as part of a footcare journey.
Where to Buy
| Amazon | FeelYourFeet |
Dr Anders Conditioning Nail Treatment
Alternatives:
Ingredients
Conditioning Nail Treatment
Castor Oil, Dermosoft Dacalact, Glycerin, Grapeseed Oil, Sodium Thiosulphate, Sunflower Oil
Ingredient Benefits
Glycerin promotes skin cell maturation which can help fight effects of skin problems such as psoriasis whilst improving the appearance of skin in general. It is a humecant and helps the skin maintain it’s moisture which in turn makes the skin look healthier.
Castor oil is composed of about 90% ricinoleic acid, a potent fatty acid which helps protect the skin and nails against invading viruses and bacteria due to its powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Dermosoft® decalact is a powerful antimicrobial proven to eliminate the Trichophyton species of fungus. It is 100% natural and ECOCERT registered.
Grapeseed oil is rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C, D and E and is packed with fatty acids (linoleic acid, olecic acid, palmatic acid, stearic acid and palmitoleic acids), essential nutrients, proteins and is high in antioxidants and minerals to nourish the nails.
Sodium thiosulphate breaks down the hardened compacted cells in the nail to reduce thickness.
Sunflower oil deeply nourishes the nails to hydrate and soften, it is quickly absorbed to strengthen the nails, condition and improve brittleness.
How To Use
For the treatment gel, apply on your nails with the brush and ensure your cover the whole nail. Use at least once a week, and give your nails rest from nail polish when needed.
Step in Skincare Routine
- Use once a week on clean nails – use brush to apply to entire nail surface.
First Thoughts
Using the treatment gel was really odd as initially it takes some time to get it to come out of the brush head. Eventually the product appeared, and it was really easy to use and guide the product because of this brush. So I did turn out happy about this packaging. However, the fact that you can’t seem to open it past the brush may have it’s downsides as you come to the end of the tube.
During Use
The product is clear so you can’t see it once applied, and to be honest you can’t see any results straight away. It is easy to use though and it aborbs pretty fast so you can move onto the next step in your routine, whether that’s full body care or a pedicure (Or just jumping into bed!). Having to squeeze the tube and get it through the bristles can be frustrating though.
After Use
I wouldn’t say my nails or cuticles are in particularly bad shape either, so the product may not be for me. I didn’t see much change in my nails, but I’m sure this would work better for someone who suffers nail dryness and breakage.
Would I Re-Purchase?
I wouldn’t purchase this product specificially as I don’t believe I need the benefits it gives. However, I would recommend to anyone with dryness or poor cuticle health. I would purchase the other products, the Nourishing Daily Therapy Mist and the Intensive Rescue Balm.