The nail polish is one of the most important things you can use on your nails, and not just because it can make or break your manicure. You can rely on the nail polish for overall health of your nails. There are several reasons as to why you should always finish with base coat. Let’s just look at some of them:
Underwent a chemical peel? That’s great. Base coat helps cleanse your nail and protect it from damaging the surface of the polish. Your natural pH level is almost always around pH 6.5 (saltwater is over acid), so applying a base coat on your nails will give your nails a better pH level, so they will remain healthy and your nails will be less prone to bacterial growth and the damaging effects of drying out. There are a number of topical factors that can help your nails from becoming dry in the first place. Nails naturally become dry between every salon visit, and that can lead to cracking and chipping. After treatment, your nails may be less susceptible to this, and your nails will stay strong for a longer period of time. There are some parabens in nail polishes, so make sure that the polishes you’re selecting are not tested for parabens. Some big name brands have banned parabens, including Essie, Nails Inc., Essie, Cabral, Wite-Out, OPI, and Stila.
You’ve had a manicure that didn’t go as planned? Safe nail polishes are formulated with preservatives like benzoyl peroxide, which actually help prevent bacteria from growing on your nails. A great choice for children? OPI Polishes. It’s formulated with Very Effective Streptomycin (which is mostly found in toothpaste), which is formulated to kill bacteria growing on the outer surfaces of your fingernails. Apparently it kills bacteria up to 98 percent of the time. These polishes don’t rub off all over your fingers, so they feel like they haven’t been washed, even though they have been applied. OPI also has recently released polish that doesn’t contain any parabens. One of the last nail polish brands to ban parabens? OPI, of course. OPI is also no stranger to using certain plant extracts to heal the body, so there is an inkling that the brands also plan to come out with products that are free of these parabens.
If you ever plan on painting your nails, but it hasn’t been a good experience, it’s probably for a good reason. The nail polish brand that’s best for you is going to depend on the base coat you choose, as well as the kind of polish you choose. Try before you buy and/or thoroughly experiment before you pick the one that you’re going to stick with throughout the whole process.
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