For those who want an alternative to solvent-based nail enamel, we’ve
got the solution for you! Our unique water-based polish - this product removes with rubbing alcohol,
vodka/grain alcohol.
Our Watercolours Nail Enamel is:
• Long wearing fabulous colours
• Contains NO: FD&C colours, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, xylene, or
formaldehyde
Thanks to our new patented technology, there’s nothing else like it on
the market!
Full range of 26 colours is available on our shopping
cart:
WaterColours Nail Enamels
CLICK HERE to see the full range OR BUY NOW!
Also available:
Nail Polish Remover
Our acetone-free formula is enriched with horsetail extract to
strengthen nails, and fortified with vitamin E and aloe to soothe and protect
cuticles. It works to remove our WaterColors Nail Enamel as well as conventional
polish. (Child safety cap).
CODE: 530007
PRICE: $13.20
Deluxe Pedicure Kit (8 pieces)
Give your toes a spa day with our Deluxe Pedicure Kit. Included is one
pair of white Toe Separators to keep toes perfectly separated until polish
dries, 2 Cuticle Sticks, 2 Nail Files (240 grit), 1 Callous Remover (150/160
grit) and 1 Nail Brush.
CODE: PEDICURE
PRICE: $13.20
Nail Buffer (4-sided)
You can’t have just one! This four-sided nail file, shaper, buffer and
polisher is a must for the person on the go. Keep one at home, one in your gym
bag, one for travel, one in the car and hang on to a few to give as gifts. Use
the deep charcoal side for filing, the blue side for shaping, the white side to
smooth and the grey side for buffing and polishing your nails to a natural,
shiny finish. Comes in a vinyl sleeve so it won’t snag on anything in your
handbag.
CODE: 4NAIL
PRICE: $7.92
Nail Enamel features
What makes Honeybee Gardens nail enamel different from traditional
polish?
You already know it’s water-based, it’s odour-free and has no
formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalates or FD& C colours. But let’s take
that a step further. Without getting too technical, let’s explore the
fundamental differences between solvent-based and water-based systems.
Solvent- based polishes are
simple solutions of nitrocellulose resins in strong solvents. Nitrocellulose is
used because it forms a very hard film easily as the solvents evaporate from
the base. These harsh, bad-smelling solvents, are then also used to remove the
polish by dissolving the film.
Water-based polish uses an
emulsion resin in the form of billions of very small particles suspended in
water. As the water evaporates, the particles touch each other and form a hard
film which is no longer soluble in water. At first, it may seem that these
systems are similar, the only difference being the carrier base. But they are
in fact as different as night and day. One cures by reversible solvent
evaporation, the other by creating a tightly knit film. One is easily
dissolved, the other not so easily.
Colour range and swatches
WaterColours Nail Enamel comes in 26 great colours to match our
ColourBalm Naturals Lipstick, including our new funky NEW SHADES for 2011:
Abyss (pure #666666), Oasis (sapphire blue), Renaissance (rich wine), Tease (purple),
Wild Fire (bright red).
Colours can vary from screen to screen depending on the quality of the
screen, monitor settings etc. The colours on our web site should be taken as an
indication only. The actual product colour may differ for the colour
represented by your computer screen.
View nail polish colour swatches.
How to Apply
You’ll notice the Clear Base/ Top Coat polish actually appears milky
white in the bottle. The milkiness disappears upon drying to form a clear coat.
Sometimes minor settling occurs in some colours, and you may notice a light
ring of colour at the top of the bottle, or some sparkle floating to the
bottom. We have shaker beads inside, so a light shake of the polish easily
re-disperses the pigment.
Nail preparation:
Solvent-based polishes can strip healthy nails of naturally produced
oils. Since our polish does not contain these solvents, the oils remain on the
nail. Wash and dry hands thoroughly before applying polish. Those with very dry
skin may wish to apply a cuticle oil (or jojoba oil or similar) to nails first
before applying polish to help hydrate the nail. Make sure the oil is absorbed
into the nail before polishing.
Dry time:
Dries to a tack-free state nearly as fast as regular polish. Two thin
coats will dry faster than one thick. Cold hands, low temperatures and high
humidity can prolong drying time. Water resistant in about 15 minutes. Able to
withstand other chemicals (shampooing, doing dishes) after about an hour. For
best results, polish nails at the end of the day so they have overnight to cure
properly.
Scratch resistance:
Unlike solvent-based polishes which reach their maximum hardness in
about 40 minutes, WaterColours Nail Enamel must be given time to create a tough
film. About 75% of the hardness is achieved very quickly, but it needs 4-6
hours to achieve maximum hardness. The more time you give it to cure properly,
the longer it will wear. You may choose to apply it at night when the day’s
activities are done. However, because the film is quite thin, worn areas at the
tips or scratches can be easily touched up to create a freshly-applied
appearance.
Ease of removal:
The film that is formed by the water-based system becomes more difficult
to dissolve as time passes. For this reason, we recommend you remove the polish
at or before one week of wear the first time you use our polish.
Apply Polish Remover to the cotton ball or cotton pad. Hold the wetted
pad on the nail for a few seconds, and then proceed to rub the polish off while
applying gentle pressure. Do not scrape at the nail. It may take a few swipes
longer than you’re used to, but the product will come off. People with dry, ridgy
or porous nails may need to work at it a bit longer. Acetone-based removers
will not work because this is not a solvent-based system. Wash hands with soap
and water thoroughly after removal. If you have naturally dry skin, you may
also want to use a moisturizer.
You may find this product is a bit more difficult to remove from toe
nails, because toe nails are naturally more dry and have less natural oils.
Tips and tricks:
While WaterColours Nail Enamel may look and act like traditional
solvent-based polish, it does have its eccentricities. Most of our customers
tell us they would rather have to do an extra step if necessary rather than use
polishes which contain potentially toxic ingredients. Here are some special
instances and ideas which can help you create the perfect manicure.
1) Dry Nails
We’ve found that individuals with dry skin and dry nails tend to have a
more difficult time removing our polish. For those folks, we recommend
moisturizing the nails first before applying polish. Rub a little cuticle oil
(or any good oil like jojoba, sweet almond, olive, etc.) into nails until the
shininess disappears and the oil is absorbed into the nail. Then polish the
nails as usual. You may want to remove the polish after one week of wear.
Moisturize after removing polish.
2) Cold Temperatures
Since our polish is water-based, it can thicken in cold temperatures. We
recommend storing our polish at normal room temperature. If polish does
thicken, add ONE drop of water to bottle and shake well. This should return the
polish to normal consistency. If it does not, the polish had been too cold for
too long and needs to be replaced.
3) Length of Wear
It’s rare we ever hear that our polish doesn’t last long enough.
However, if you find the polish isn’t wearing as long as expected, the problem
probably comes back to application. We recommend that you try to polish your
nails at night if possible. Though our polish is tack free in no time, it takes
longer to cure at the molecular level than traditional polish. So the longer
you give it to set up without exposure to water, etc., the better it will wear.
That being said, everyone wears polish differently. How long the polish lasts
on you also depends on your body chemistry, daily activities and environmental
exposure. Applying a clear top coat can extend the wear of polish. We also
recommend a base clear coat under our darker colours such as Vintage Merlot, Risque
and Desire.
4) Removal
The film that is formed by the water-based system becomes more difficult
to dissolve as time passes. For this reason, we recommend you remove the polish
at or before one week of wear the first time you use our polish. Apply Honeybee
Gardens Odourless Remover to a cotton ball or remover pad. Hold the wetted
cotton ball on the nail for a few seconds, and then proceed to rub the polish
off while applying gentle pressure. Do not scrape at the nail. It may take a
few swipes longer than you’re used to, but the product will come off. People
with dry, ridgy or porous nails may need to work at it a bit longer.
Acetone-based removers will not work because this is not a solvent-based
system. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after removal. If you have
naturally dry skin, you may also want to use a moisturizer.
WaterColours Nail Enamel Ingredients
Our ingredients are all found in nature:
Water, water-miscible acrylic, polyurethane formers and thickeners,
non-ionic soaps.
Some colours may contain: ultramarine blue, carmine, mica, iron oxides,
and/or titanium dioxide.
Questions?
Contact us
at NTP Health Products by email
or phone
1800 22 55 00.
