Tin Peptide Nail Renewal

Fingernail and Toenail Health for Stronger Nails

Nail Biology

Nail Care and Supplements

During prolonged rainy periods in Washington States, horses often develop severe irritations in their lower extremities – especially where the hair-covered skin joins to the hooves. This skin area can develop irritations, infections and bleeding. During experiments to heal such irritated skin with creams containing copper peptides, the application of the copper-peptide cream was often imprecise due to movements of the horses and the cream were generously applied to the lower skin of the leg and part of the upper hooves. While the creams were observed to rapidly heal the skin areas, we also unexpectedly observed that damaged hooves appeared to improve markedly in health. Later, we experimented with more controlled application of the copper peptide creams into cracks in badly damaged hooves. We found that the copper peptide cream usually produced a remarkable healing of the hooves and closure of the cracks.

Since then hooves of horses and the nails of humans are similar in terms of their biochemistry and cellular biology, we tested the application of such copper peptide creams to damaged human fingernails and toenails. We observed that such treatment produced in humans, as in the horses, a remarkable improvement in nail health and growth. Such types of copper-peptides, when applied to the nail matrix and nail bed area, enhance the process of nail growth resulting in stronger, thicker and smoother nails. Such types of copper-peptides have previously been found to strongly enhance the production of the protein collagen and also accelerate the repair of damaged skin. However, since nails are primarily composed of the hard protein keratin, it was not expected that copper-peptides would increase the production of keratin and nail growth.

Subsequently, we studied the actions of a copper-peptide cream in an informal pilot study on nail growth in humans. The Placebo Control nails were treated with a similar cream that contained no copper-peptide. For testing experiments, the fingernail growth rates of the index finger were used as a measurement. In the first set of experiments, the CP Nail Renewal was applied to the index fingernail and cuticle on the right hand while the left hand nail was untreated and used as a control. In the second set of experiments with different volunteers, the CP Nail Renewal was applied to the index fingernail and cuticle on the left hand while the right hand nail was treated with the placebo cream and used as a control.

Nails were treated for four weeks. Nail length was measured from the end of the nail bed to the tip of the nail at its center by pushing a small plastic ruler under the nail and firmly against the nail bed. The nails were also visually inspected to determine that the treated nails appeared to be longer on the treated hand and this was readily apparent in all cases. The effect of nail growth stimulation was approximately similar if either the right hand treated group or the left hand treated group was used.

As seen in the table below, Nails treated with the copper-peptide complex had better nail growth. However, it must be emphasized this was not a blinded study.

Tin-Peptide Nail Renewal Replaces CP Nail Renewal

Although CP Nail Renewal was highly effective, it was known to cause staining of the cutilces. So we were happy to introduce to our clients Tin Peptide Nail Renewal and since its introduction, many have reported Tin Peptide Nail Renewal to be just as effective in strengthening and thickening nails. In our own clinical studies we have seen good success with using tin peptides on both hair and nails.

1. Before bed, rub a light coating of Tin-Peptide Nail Renewal over your hands and rub onto your nails and cuticle areas. Healthy, strong nails are better than any artificial coating.

2. Avoid prolonged wetting and drying of the fingernails. Nails are strongest when slightly acid. Avoid exposing your nails to harsh chemicals and alkaline conditions.

3. Use your hands or finger pads to do simple chores rather than your nails. Avoid picking up objects when your fingertips may strike a hard surface - instead slide the object off the side into your hand.

4. Use a pencil to dial a phone, never your finger tips. Use a letter opener, not your fingernail, to open envelopes and packages.

5. Dig your nails into a bar of soap before gardening. This will help prevent dirt from getting under the nails.

6. Always wear rubber gloves when doing dishes or other "tough on the nails" jobs. Wear regular gloves during cold weather or when doing chores which may injure the nail tips.

7. Manicure your nails regularly since a smooth nail will tear and split less.

8. Shape and file your nails with a very fine file. Round the tips in a gentle curve. If you have snags or irregularities, file them daily to prevent further breakage or splitting.

9. Never use metal instruments to push back the cuticle. The metal scrapes away the protective cells of the nail surface.

10. If your nails are "buffed," always do this in the same direction as the nail grows and never in a "back and forth" motion which can cause nail splitting.

11. If you have severe breakage or tearing problems, nail polish can protect the nail surface. Nail polishes containing nylon fibers can add strength and protection to fragile nails.

12. If your natural nails are fairly long and strong, but tend to break off at a certain length, you may be helped by having a fiberglass overlay applied to them. In this procedure a light layer of fiberglass is brushed over the natural nail. This coating creates a stronger, better protected nail which is less prone to breakage. Fiberglass overlays require re-doing about every two weeks.

13. Use nail polish remover as infrequently as possible since it dries and damages the nails.

14. Daily biotin (2.5 mg a day) may help your nails, but do not add biotin if you are pregnant.

15. Some people feel that one pack of Knox gelatin a day helps their nail health.

Nail Biology