To make your nails shine, nothing beats a beautiful manicure. Yes! But using natural ingredients is even better for your nails and your health! Here are our tips for doing a manicure at home that preserves the health of your nails. We’ll also look at how to choose your nail polishes, base coat, and top coat to keep your nails in great shape!
What is a base coat? Is it really necessary?
A base coat is a clear base with a dual action: protective and smoothing. It acts as a protective film that shields the nail from pigmentation. This film prevents the nail polish color (especially darker shades) from staining your nails. Additionally, the base coat smooths the nail surface before applying colored polish. This makes the application easier and reduces the risk of chipping or peeling polish.
What is the purpose of a top coat and what are its benefits?
The top coat seals and protects the applied nail polish. It is applied as the final layer to perfect the manicure. Its sealing effect helps extend the manicure’s wear over time. Finally, the top coat adds shine to the polish for a flawless finish.
Which base coat and top coat should you choose for the health of your nails?
Many manicure products are not without risks for the health of your nails and can eventually worsen their condition. If you have sensitive, damaged, or yellow nails, or if you are concerned about the long-term effects of chemicals on your health, choose a base coat and top coat made with healthier, more natural ingredients.
At Poderm, we have developed the Base Coat Color Care and the Top Coat Color Care, both enriched with vitamins, Tea Tree, and Silicon.
- The Poderm Tea Tree Base Coat helps keep your nails healthy. It protects, strengthens, and nourishes yellowed and damaged nails thanks to its purifying and cleansing properties. Yes, it’s now possible to get a manicure while treating one or more damaged nails. The Poderm Base Coat’s breathable formula allows your nails to absorb Poderm Nail Serums, so you can continue caring for your manicured nails. Additionally, the Poderm Base Coat makes applying and removing colored polish easier.
- The Poderm Top Coat, meanwhile, provides maximum shine and long-lasting protection for your manicure. Its formula is also breathable, allowing you to keep treating one or more damaged nails while having beautifully manicured nails.
Which colored nail polish should you choose?
For a healthier approach to caring for your nails, the choice of nail polish is just as important. Opt for polishes free from toxic ingredients that can harm your health, and favor those enriched with beneficial ingredients for your nails.
In our Color Care range, we offer a palette of colored polishes that nurture your nails. Poderm Color Care Nail Polishes are enriched with Tea Tree, Silicon, and Biotin to help maintain healthy nails.
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Color Care Tea Tree Nail Polish - Brilliant Gold
Regular price £16.50Sale price £16.50 Regular priceUnit price perPurifies and nourishes yellow and damaged nails
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Color Care Tea Tree Nail Polish - Lilac
Regular price £16.50Sale price £16.50 Regular priceUnit price perPurifies and nourishes yellow and damaged nails
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Color Care Tea Tree Nail Polish - Orange Mango
Regular price £16.50Sale price £16.50 Regular priceUnit price perPurifies and nourishes yellow and damaged nails
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Color Care Tea Tree Nail Polish - Parma
Regular price £16.50Sale price £16.50 Regular priceUnit price perPurifies and nourishes yellow and damaged nails
These polishes are breathable/permeable and are often used to repair and lighten yellow or damaged nails caused by fungal infections. Indeed, they can be used alongside Poderm Serums to continue treating one or more damaged nails.
To go further, discover the full range of treatments against nail fungus.
Steps for a successful manicure!
Here are the steps to achieve a beautiful manicure with optimal application and long-lasting polish wear:
- Lightly file your nails to shape them as desired.
- Buff your nails and gently push back the cuticles.
- Hydrate your skin with a nourishing hand cream.
- Apply a Base Coat to protect the nail, and let it dry.
- Apply one or two coats of colored polish.
- Finish with a Top Coat to extend the life of your manicure and add maximum shine.
If you have yellow nails or nails affected by fungus, apply the Poderm Nail Fungus Purifying Serum over your manicure to treat the infection. The Poderm Color Care range is permeable, allowing the active serums to pass through and treat the nails.
How to remove a manicure?
Removing a manicure is simple. Use a gentle nail polish remover, ideally acetone-free. Again, opt for a natural remover that cleans your nails without drying them out. Some removers contain nourishing oils to preserve your nails' beauty.
This is the case with Poderm’s Extra Gentle Remover, enriched with Tea Tree Oil, Silicon, and Biotin, and formulated WITHOUT acetone. With just one swipe, it removes all traces of polish while nourishing and softening your nails.
In short, from start to finish, take care of your nails with gentle and respectful cosmetics to maintain beautiful, healthy nails. Finally, regularly check your nails and treat them as soon as needed!
Poderm Base Coat & Top Coat
The Color Care Base Coat and Top Coat are enriched with Tea Tree, Silicon, and Biotin. They care for your nails by protecting them and providing a perfect finish.
The Color Care Base Coat and Top Coat are breathable and fully compatible with Poderm Nail Serums, allowing you to continue treating one or more damaged nails.
