• Unrefined shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii),
• Organic beeswax (Cera alba),
• Extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil (Olea europaea),
• Organic cocoa seed butter (Theobroma cacao)
• African sage (Tarchonanthus camphoratus),
• Wintergreen leaf (Gaultheria Procumbens),
• Lavender flower (Lavandula Spica)
• Eucalyptus leaf (Eucalyptus Globulus).

The quantity and quality of each natural ingredient in Polybalm® were carefully selected for their high performance and ability to synergise with each other to reduce chemotherapy nail damage. Testing and refining the exact amount of each ingredient was vital to Polybalm®‘s clinically proven ability to nourish deep into the finger and toe nail bed, preventing drying, splitting and cracking. Ironically, too much essential oil may actually irritate the nail. Polybalm®‘s polyphenol-rich ingredients have moisturising, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Other uses of Polybalm:

1. Strengthening Healthy Nails.

A number of nail salons are now using Polybalm® and are reporting interesting feedback from clients. Generally nails look and feel stronger and the cuticles look healthier. Most report that they can be shaped better and do not flake or split at the ends. 

2. Covid associated nail damage.

Damage of the nail by Covid has only recently been reported but it is not a single entity. The nails and their generating tissues  can be affected by Covid in a number of ways from simple beau’s lines to severe inflammation. Prolonged use of protective gloves, repeated hand washing and alcohol gels can also take their toll.  Some of these symptoms are indicators of a mild course like Covid‐toe or‐finger, while others are a red flag for a serious course like acro‐ulcerative lesions. The medical treatment of Covid‐19 may also interfere with nails, often with colour changes of the nail plate. Vaccination with RNA‐based vaccines can induce chilblain-like effects on fingers and toes. Although unusual, if suffering from Covid or you are about to get the Covid vaccine protecting the nails with Polybalm® does seem a good idea.

3. Psoriasis associated nail damage.

In the original Polybalm® study, the Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NPSI) was used to evaluate the level of nail damage. This was chosen because the underlying causes of psoriasis induced nail damage is thought to be similar to chemotherapy induced damage – certainly the appearances are similar.

4. Split Nails.

The causes of a longitudinal split in the nail are not completely understood. Trauma, infection or both are likely candidates. It can last many many years and cause cosmetic and physical discomfort. Often you are told nothing can be done. Customers have been pleasantly surprised to see it completely heal after 4 months.

5. Chronic Fungal Infection

Some of the extracted botanical oils within Polybalm® have anti fungal properties. It is not a surprise, then, that we are periodically getting reports of a benefit for long term fungal infections. Remember however, you would not expect to see results, for at least 3 months.

Polybalm is sold in a  pack of 2 as the tubes for the feet and the hands have to be used separately to avoid transfer of fungal spores. For best results, Polybalm should be used before the start of chemotherapy, then 3-4 times everyday until 6-8 weeks after the final treatment. If you can't manage every day then certainly the day of chemotherapy and one week afterwards.You only need to massage a small amount of Polybalm® around each fingernail and toenail 2-3 times a day for it to be effective throughout your chemotherapy. For the best results you should use Polybalm® a few days prior to your chemotherapy starting.

If your chemotherapy has already begun: The early indicators of chemotherapy nail damage are a tingling sensation under the nail, mild pain and the beginning of nail ridges. Early pain is more likely to occur in toenails than fingernails due to the pressure of standing and walking. Start using Polybalm®immediately to minimise the risk of further problems and even reverse them.