A thickened, discolored, or brittle nail is a common concern in a pedicure practice. When it comes to fungal nail infections, treatment at the salon isn’t the only important factor. Daily care at home also plays a key role.
That’s why a good nail oil is a valuable addition to the pedicurist’s care recommendations. The Ginkel’s Foot Care Nail Oil is designed for the external treatment of fungal and thickened nails and combines various special essential oils with nourishing plant-based oils.
What is a fungal nail infection?
A chalky nail is a nail that exhibits abnormalities in color, structure, or thickness. In practice, the term “calcified nail” is often used to refer to a fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis. With a fungal nail infection, fungi can multiply in and under the nail.
As a result, the nail may gradually change. It may become thicker, discolored, brittle, and feel less smooth. A fungal nail infection often starts at the edge or tip of the nail, and the discoloration may slowly spread further.
It’s important to know that Not every thickened or discolored nail is automatically a fungal nail infection. Trauma, pressure from shoes, or other nail abnormalities, for example, can also cause similar changes. A proper assessment is therefore important.
An active formula with special essential oils
The formula of the Ginkel’s Foot Care Nail Oil is composed of various natural and active oils:
- Oregano oil with carvacrol: One of the main components of oregano oil is carvacrol. The oregano oil in Ginkel’s® Foot Care Nail Oil contains approximately 70% carvacrol. This is a natural compound that is widely studied for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Research shows that carvacrol has antifungal properties and can be effective against various types of fungi. Because oregano oil is rich in carvacrol, it is a valuable ingredient in the treatment of fungal nail infections.
- Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of the Australian tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia. The oil is known for its antimicrobial properties and has long been used in personal care products.Research has also been conducted on the effectiveness of tea tree oil for nail problems. For example, laboratory studies have examined its effectiveness against, among other things, Trichophyton rubrum, a fungus that can be involved in fungal and chalky nails. In the study, tea tree oil inhibited the growth of this fungus. Within the Ginkel’s Foot Care Nail Oil , tea tree oil, together with oregano oil, forms the active basis of the formula.
- Rosemary and orange oils: In addition to oregano and tea tree oils, the formula contains rosemary oil and orange oil. These essential oils have been added to enhance the formula and contribute to the character of the nail oil.
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Olive and jojoba oils: These plant-based oils provide a nourishing base and help keep the skin around the nail supple. Olive oil acts as a soothing oil and helps the skin retain moisture. Jojoba oil is known for its nourishing and emollient properties and is widely used in cosmetic products for dry skin.
For the pedicurist, this is an important part of the advice: don’t just look at the nail itself, but also pay attention to the condition of the surrounding skin. That completes the formula for daily use.
Make at-home care an additional part of your treatment
A good treatment doesn’t end when your client walks out of the salon. Especially when treating fungal and calcified nails, it’s important to provide your client with a clear routine to follow at home. With the Ginkel’s Foot Care Nail Oil , you’re not only providing specific care advice but also a professional product that complements the treatment you perform in the salon.
This offers you, as a pedicurist, several benefits:
- You provide tailored advice: you choose which product best suits your customer’s situation and skincare needs.
- You’re in control of the skincare routine: instead of letting your client search for a product on their own, you provide a product that you, as a professional, stand behind.
- You’re creating an additional revenue stream: selling at-home care products complements your treatments without requiring any extra treatment time.
- You strengthen the customer relationship: by also providing advice at home, you stay involved in their care between appointments. Products that directly complement a treatment can also help build customer loyalty to your salon.
Consistency is important when treating fungal nail infections. Therefore, advise your client to use the Ginkel’s Foot Care Nail Oilonce or twice a day. Apply a small amount of oil to the nail, the nail edges, and the cuticle. Gently massage the oil in so that the skin around the nail is also nourished. The Ginkel’s Foot Care Nail Oil is available individually in 15-ml bottles, as well as in a display jar containing 24 bottles.
In addition, the nail can be lightly filed about once a week. This keeps the nail well-maintained and makes it easy to stick to your daily care routine.
