What Are Nails? Do You Have Nail Problems?
- Purple Beauty
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min read
When we think about it, our fingernails have it pretty rough. We paint them. We adhere acrylics and gels to them. We pound them on keyboards and keys alike. Some of us even chew on them out of worry or anxiety.
In the process, we forget that they are attached to a living body.
You may forget it, but your nails don’t. We've all had, at one point or another, “nail problems”. Why not avoid problems by remembering that nails, even though they are made out of “dead” protein, do grow and that the nail bed requires nutrition to make them? And, just as our skin receives less nutrition as we age, our nails do too.
This is why we should provide extra nutrition topically.
What Are Nails?
Nails are a part of the human protective layer that covers our body, together with the skin and hair. They are like the claws in our pets, but over time they evolved into a flat shape, which is better for using tools.
The keratin in the nail is not too different from that in hair, but the nail contains more calcium. Nails grow more slowly than hair, 1/8 of an inch per month (vs. 1/4 to 1/2 inch per month for hair). We know that nails can hurt, lots of nerves reach the nail bed and let us know when we catch one by accident. Nails can be damaged enough that they fall off. But even without any of those painful incidents, sometimes they grow slowly and/or badly.
Why?
Science!
Just like our hair, nails are made out of protein. This means they need a lot of nutrition to grow normally. This is because live cells are in charge of producing these proteins. Once you realize that nails and hair have much in common, it is not surprising that keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) works as well for nails as it does for hair.
Nails protect our fingers and toes, it is our duty to protect them and preserve their health. If you wish to have your nails grow healthy, try our Nail Serum with ROS BioNet and Apocynin.
Nail Serum with ROS BioNet™ and Apocynin is a water based formula that delivers the nutrients your nails need to grow healthy and strong: plenty of nutrients, including amino acids, and KGF. Also antioxidants and vitamins. You’ll want to use this daily on clean, dry nails, emphasizing application around the cuticle. Whether your nails are healthy but you’d like them to be moreso, or if they feel weak, flimsy, brittle or are cracked, Nail Serum is a great addition to your nail care routine.
Time to Relax Since it’s probably been a while since you’ve had your nails done, now is a better time than ever to take care of them with Nail Serum. You know you are supposed to take a month off of gels and appliques every so often right? And we all know that we can have a tendency to skip those months. It seems like there is always something coming up! A work function, a friend’s wedding. Even just a nice night out. There’s always a reason. Well right now it’s about you. It’s been a long week. See if you can find some time to unplug and unwind. Make some progress on that book you’ve been reading, and take care of your nails!
And try our combo deals while you are still need to stay at home! Love yourself, love your skins!
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