Nail wax

For almost every woman, her personal business card is a manicure. Even if the fair sex does not have a great interest in decorating her nails, at least she takes care of them to keep them healthy and clean. It is not surprising that today in cosmetology there are quite a lot of different products that are used both for applying and removing varnishes, as well as other options for covering the nail plate, and for everyday care. Recently, a natural and seemingly simple component, beeswax, has become quite popular among them.

As a basic component of cosmetics, wax has been known for a long time. The fact is that this is an unusual substance, which in nature is a product of the vital activity of bees, contains a lot of nutritious and useful components. In addition to propolis, it also contains various natural resins, carotedes, pigments, vitamins and minerals.

One of the main distinguishing features of wax, thanks to which it has become so widespread in cosmetology, is high activity and permeability. It is this quality that ensures such effectiveness of wax-based products for both skin and nail plates.

The uniqueness of such a component is complemented by complete neutrality in relation to the body. For example, the same honey can often cause an allergic reaction in people with hypersensitivity, but with wax, such situations are rather an exception to the rule.

In addition, the beneficial substances that are part of wax-based products acquire the ability to accumulate in the tissues of the skin or nails. Thereby they can be used both for the effective treatment of any diseases, for example, from a fungus or beriberi, and for preventive purposes. Wax also makes the nails matte and smoother, which in itself is already a pleasant visual effect.

Most often, wax is used to seal manicures and polish nails, since it forms a protective layer that protects the surface of the plate from external factors quite well, up to dust and grease getting on it. At the same time, wax is also useful for the skin, for example, for the cuticle of the nail, which is thin and delicate, and therefore requires additional delicate care.

Not surprisingly, most cosmetics manufacturers offer their own options for products using nail wax. Sometimes this is not entirely successful, since the mass of synthetic components spoils the main effect or can even harm health. However, various combinations of production technologies have made it possible to significantly expand today's range of nail care products.The most common form of release is a wax-cream, which is the easiest to apply on nails and use both for preventive polishing and for daily care. To date, there are two main types of such a cream:

• Nutritious. The composition contains an increased content of various vitamins that compensate for the lack of nutrition of the nail plate, as well as minerals and trace elements, among which the most important are calcium, magnesium and zinc. Thanks to wax, there is a sufficiently deep penetration of all the necessary nutritional complexes, as well as their accumulation in the tissues of the nail. This nutritional option is especially useful for women who suffer from beriberi or micronutrient deficiencies;
• Firming cream wax contains many more additional components that contribute to the formation of a protective film. Among other things, such a tool saturates the nail plate itself and makes it more resistant to damage, so it can be used both to protect manicure and for preventive procedures;
• For growth. Wax-based cosmetic cream may also contain components that enhance the growth of the nail plate. In general, such a remedy is very similar to a nourishing cream, however, the composition may contain much more vitamins and minerals. In terms of its qualities, this is a kind of mask for nails, since it has a fairly pronounced nutritional effect and is applied only for a short period of time.

The contents of the tool may differ depending on the manufacturer and the technology chosen by him. As mentioned above, the composition of the cream or gel determines its main properties for your nails.An integral component that should always be present in quality products of this type is beeswax. Any cheap synthetic analogues or paraffins are not recommended for use, since at best they can only guarantee the external cosmetic effect of polishing the nail plate, and at worst they can even harm it. In general, in the composition of wax-based creams, as a rule, The following additional components are present:

• Complex ethers. Do not be surprised if they will occupy a large share in the composition of the funds. Thanks to these components, the best cleaning of the nails is ensured. As well as the permeability of all other useful substances in them. The more esters in your chosen product, the more effective it will be;
• Fatty acid. Some of them are irreplaceable and are included directly in the composition of the wax itself. Some synthetic options can be added artificially already at the stage of cream production. They are necessary to activate the natural processes of tissue formation and regeneration. Products with a high content of fatty acids are well suited for the growth and strengthening of the nail plate;
• Trace elements and derivatives of minerals. Most often, products are produced containing such substances necessary for the nail plate as calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc;
• Hydrocarbons and, in some cases, natural oils. A wax-based cream with this composition is designed for additional cuticle care;
• Vitamins group A, B and E. Needed for improved nutrition of nail tissues. Products with a high content of these components are recommended for women with damaged or brittle nails, as well as in case of beriberi.

Wax-based nail cream has a fairly large range of positive qualities. It is used not only to treat real problems, but also to prevent possible damage or disease. It is also recommended in the following cases:

• If it is necessary to strengthen the nail plate and cuticle, the benefits of wax-based products will be the most effective, since all the necessary components will not only penetrate deep into the nail plate, but also accumulate in it;
• To improve nail growth;
• With the appearance of cracks, burrs, any visible damage to the nail and the thin skin tissues surrounding it;
• Also very often wax is used to seal the applied manicure. This tool is the best way to ensure its protection for a long time;
• For polishing nails and giving them a pleasant matte shine, cleanliness;
• For preventive purposes;
• With the phenomena of beriberi or lack of calcium and magnesium in the body.

Beeswax is such a unique material that almost any large company is engaged in the production of cosmetics based on it. To date The following brands are considered leaders in quality:

• DNC. The main feature of this manufacturer is the maximum content of natural ingredients;
• Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Masura also gained popularity due to the high quality of natural beeswax for nail care and manicure;
• Also, many women recommend funds from the company Lor;
• Well-recommended wax-based creams from a fairly well-known cosmetics manufacturer Belweder;
• It is worth paying attention to domestic products, for example, a series of products from brands such as Marigold, Zdorov, PHYTOcosmetics, Spivak;
• For professional manicure sealing and preventive nail polishing, the line of products from Rio Profi.

Cream based on beeswax is easy to find in professional cosmetic stores. In addition, such funds often go to pharmacy counters, since most of them have full-fledged therapeutic and preventive properties. If there are no professional and specialized outlets in your city, then you can order a cream or natural beeswax without any problems on the Internet.

One of the advantages of wax-based products and its derivatives is that polishing, strengthening nails and sealing manicures is easy to do with your own hands without the need to turn to professionals.

The easiest way is to use wax as a regular care product. It is enough to hold a small amount of cream or paste in your hands so that they melt a little, and then gently rub it over each nail and cuticle around them.

Besides, you can do the lamination of the nail yourself using a special tool based on beeswax. Before this, be sure to remove the old layer of manicure, hold your fingers in a warm bath for a while. After that, gently trim the nails with scissors and a nail file, and then repeat the warm bath, but add a few drops of any essential oil to it. Dry your fingers and buff your nails thoroughly with a suede buff, then apply a small amount to them and rub them in using the smooth side of the buff.

How to seal nails with nail wax, see the following video.

The procedure is quite simple. All you need is a wax-based nail polish or just natural beeswax, your favorite nail file, suede and rubberized buffs. Also, don't forget to follow these tips:

• You can pre-soften the nails and cuticles slightly by holding your fingers in a warm bath with the addition of a few drops of essential oil;
• After that, be sure to trim the plate with scissors, and then sand it with a suede buff;
• Rub a small amount of wax or ointment based on it into the plate and the skin around it. Repeat the procedure for each nail;
• Buff your nails with the soft rubber side of the file. The procedure should be performed for about a minute. Check the plate with your finger - as soon as the fingertip begins to slide freely over the surface, this means that you can stop polishing. Do not overdo it, as you can simply remove the entire layer of wax.

Wax-based cosmetics receive a lot of positive feedback from both women themselves and professional cosmetologists. To date, there are no analogues that can to the same extent combine a healing, firming effect and an impressive external result of cosmetic care.

Nail wax is the most effective nail and manicure care product, which is very easy to use and accessible to everyone.