Elon Lanolin-Rich Nail Conditioner, Strengthens Nails & Protects Cuticles, Recommended by Dermatologists & Podiatrists (7.5 g.)

Acrylic (aka fake) nails are not for me – this helped my nails recover
For my wedding last year, I went in for a pedicure and manicure. I let them talk me into acrylic nails, and had I known better, I would NEVER have done it. They were clumsy and I hated wearing them after about day 2. When I got home from my honeymoon, I tried DIY nail removal and my poor nails (my natural nails) took a beating from the pure acetone getting those stupid fake nails off. This nail conditioner helped smooth out my nails and make them a bit stronger while my natural nails grew out again. It also made the cuticles softer. I would recommend if you need to recover your nails from acrylic nail abuse or just to help keep them strong and cuticles conditioned. Helpful tip: use it at night and put on those “lotion gloves” over top of your nails for at least an hour, if not overnight. The nail conditioner is a bit “sticky” and you might end up with 10 pounds of fur or fluff stuck to your nails before you know it.

Brings nails back to life
Good consistency Good smell

2 out of 3 nails cured – a 3+
I have been putting this on 3 fingernails with persistent vertical breaks at the top edge for over a year. After 6-8 months, the issue was resolved on 1 fingernail & thumbnail. I still have a problem with a fingernail. I’ve started applying over 5 times a day to see if that helps. Maybe it is?In any event, I recommend the small jar over the tube since you can more easily get to every last bit of this expensive cream.

Way, way overpriced!!!
I bought this product based on my dermatologist recommendation and the reviews and images presented here. Even though I have used another product that works, I thought I would try this to see if it was better.This is my first Amazon product review. (don’t work for any of these companies) I am writing out of frustration at this company taking advantage of consumers through their package marketing and pricing strategy. So many companies charge way too much for skincare products, and this is one of them. If this product were reasonably priced, I would not be posting here. But it’s not.Mistakenly (my fault) I did not sufficiently comprehend the size of this product. I failed to read all of the fine print about the amount in the jar. Was shocked at the tiny size of the jar. The picture makes it look like you will get a much larger jar and quantity. Then calculated the price per ounce (4 X .25 oz X. &16.99 = $67.96 per ounce). After I did this, I discovered this calculation in the fine print. So they have informed consumers. In my opinion, the price is outrageous! Shame on company’s marketers and leadership for overpricing. Shame on us as consumers (myself) for paying such high prices and for not doing better research on comparable products.I recommend that you try Vermont’s Bag Balm as another option. It was recommended to me by a different dermatologist years ago. I have used this a lot over the years, and it really works to moisturize and soften my hands and feet, especially in the winter. Before I go to bed, I put the balm on my feet and wear ankle socks so as not to stain bedsheets and to maintain the moisture. I also use the product on my hands and wear either thin glove liners or thin surgical gloves (suggested by my dematologist).The odor in the Elon product is similar to the odor in Bag Balm. Bag Balm was created in 1899 by a pharmacist as a salve for cow’s udders. This balm has an interesting history. People discovered several practical uses including softening and treating their hands/feet to treat dry, chafed and cracked skin.I compared the ingredients to see if there was something special or extra in Elon that would make it stand out.Bag Balm – petrolatum, lanolin, paraffin wax, water, 8-Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate ( .3%)Elon Nail Conditioner – Lanolin, petrolatum, beeswax, Sodium Oxyquinoline BorateThey have the same ingredients at vastly different prices. Bag Balm has a softer consistency and costs $5.99 at Walgreens, $6.49 at CVS and ranges in price from $8.99 to $11.99 on Amazon. (Obviously subject to change; did online research of current prices)Rating based on the price as there are cheaper options.