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Amera Natural Nails

10/24/2013 By Tammi 112 Comments

** UPDATE: Amera Nail Products aren’t sold anymore.

 

Ever since the colder weather hit us in Alberta, my hands immediately took the toll. Chilly temps, along with the wind caused a terrible dryness, almost immediately. So, each night before bed, I’d slather on some hand lotion that I have sitting on the nightstand.

I did this, faithfully with the popular in-store brand, yet saw nothing when it came results. After weeks of lotioning, my hands were still dry! Does this sound familiar to you?

amera natural nails review giveaway

Then, I got an adorable package from the nice people at Amera, a line of natural products for hands and nails. Formulated by dermatologists, Amera’s products have been around since 1984 yet this was my first introduction. The company was actually started by a female dentist who was tired of always having dry and rough hands along with chipped and splitting nails. 

“Unsatisfied with what she found on the market she set out to research and work with dermatologists to develop products that use natural ingredients and tricks of her trade.”

Thinking of my ‘hand situation’, I immediately started using the Amera Hand and Body Lotion. It contains no alcohol or added fragrance to avoid allergic reactions no matter if used in your home or in professional settings. 

That first night, I tried Amera Hand and Body Lotion and noticed that after seconds of rubbing it into my hands, all evidence of the lotion was gone. So different than other lotions I have at home, which coated the hands and felt slippery for hours afterward. Quite honestly, my reaction was, ‘that’s it!? How can this possibly work?“.

** Here’s the important part people:  After two nights of applying Amera Hand and Body Lotion, ALL dryness and tightness in my hands, disappeared. ALL. I sit here now after weeks of use and am amazed at how well this lotion works, impressed at the soft hands that plink away on the keyboard. Colour me a HUGE fan, I’ve never had a hand lotion work this fast before!

This lotion costs $13.50, which is a steeper price that other brands but .. ummm, it actually works!? If I think of the 6+ bottles of hand lotion in my house that are {honestly} useless in comparison, I’m all in for paying that $13.50. 

amera cuticle mousse review

I’ve also been used the other products I was sent for review, the creamy whipped Cuticle Mousse, something which I was always told by my aesthetician to use, but haven’t. Honestly, I tried but the usual cuticle creams come in nail polish bottles and I’ve never cared for the liquidy greasiness of those. Amera’s Cuticle Mousse is thicker than the lotion, obviously, but another ninja in a bottle waiting to be unleashed. Love it!

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Of course I’ve used all of the products on my feet, to prep for our family trip to Florida. Easy pampering at home with wonderful products that actually LOOK like they’ve been done by a professional? Yes please!

I have a feeling this Winter that both the Hand and Body Lotion and the Foot Treatment will be my BFF’s and the others will be like their trusted sidekicks in the battle of the elements vs the body. Know who wins this fight? Me, finally!

Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this review post, opinions are my own.

 

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Comments

  1. Roseline says

    10/24/2013 at 12:50 pm

    Formulated by dermatologists, didn’t know the product so I just leant lots! It was all new

    Reply
  2. Andrea B. says

    10/24/2013 at 12:51 pm

    I learned the company was founded by a female dentist! Neat!

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    10/24/2013 at 12:51 pm

    its expensive, but it works…

    Reply
  4. ameirah t says

    10/24/2013 at 12:55 pm

    its so close to my name, lol, but sounds great, dermatologists have given praise for its effectiveness to relieve dry skin. conditioner & water soluble. no added fragrance, no alcohol or wax & dries in under a minute. sounds fabulous!!

    Reply
  5. Julie says

    10/24/2013 at 12:55 pm

    It contains no alcohol or added fragrance

    Reply
  6. Foxy m says

    10/24/2013 at 12:56 pm

    I need softer hands

    Reply
  7. Carolyn Flanagan says

    10/24/2013 at 12:57 pm

    that the Intensive foot treatment… It acts as a sealant to lock in essential moisture, and has odor-fighting ingredients provide a pleasant deodorizing fragrance. I need to get some for my brother he has sticky feet lol

    Reply
  8. Karen C Hill says

    10/24/2013 at 12:57 pm

    Company founded by a dentist…never would have thought 🙂

    Reply
  9. Adrienne says

    10/24/2013 at 12:59 pm

    Interesting that it was created by a dentist!

    Reply
  10. Claudia says

    10/24/2013 at 1:02 pm

    It’s natural 🙂

    Reply
  11. Deana says

    10/24/2013 at 1:04 pm

    “The Amera Nail File was developed using the same aluminum oxide crystals that Amera’s founder used in her dentistry practice to file chipped teeth.”

    Reply
  12. margaux retrophiliac says

    10/24/2013 at 1:06 pm

    no fragrances, amazing

    Reply
  13. michelle tremblett says

    10/24/2013 at 1:09 pm

    Learned that it has no added fragrances which is great !

    Reply
  14. Tracy Martin says

    10/24/2013 at 1:10 pm

    No added fragrance. Thanks.

    Reply
  15. caryn s says

    10/24/2013 at 1:10 pm

    In 1984 Amera was founded by a female dentist who was tired of accepting dry, rough hands and chipped, splitting nails, as one of her occupational hazards.

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    10/24/2013 at 1:17 pm

    Founded by a dentist – who would have thought??

    Reply
  17. julie jancen says

    10/24/2013 at 1:17 pm

    Love trying out new products! Thanks for the recommdation

    Reply
  18. Jo-Anne Pfoh says

    10/24/2013 at 1:25 pm

    no added fragrances and no alcohol that is great!

    Reply
  19. Doreen Lamoureux says

    10/24/2013 at 1:27 pm

    I learned that the foot treatment has Vitamins A, D, and E, to soothe and nourish the skin without the greasy feeling. That is very important to me. I had that greasy thing that happens after all the other foot creams I have tried.

    Reply
  20. charityk says

    10/24/2013 at 1:37 pm

    Amera Hand and Body Lotion contains no added fragrance, no alcohol or wax and absorbs within 30-60 seconds of application.

    Reply
  21. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    10/24/2013 at 1:50 pm

    he Amera Buff Bar, originally designed to treat calluses,

    Reply
  22. Erika B says

    10/24/2013 at 2:07 pm

    I learned that even common nail care practices, when even when done by professionals, can cause damage.

    Reply
  23. Brandee says

    10/24/2013 at 2:20 pm

    I learned that the products contain no alcohol or fragrances and the Amera Nail File was developed using the same aluminum oxide crystals that Amera’s founder used in her dentistry practice to file chipped teeth.

    Reply
  24. Paula says

    10/24/2013 at 2:52 pm

    Company found by a female!, Girl power!

    Reply
  25. Gizele says

    10/24/2013 at 3:49 pm

    It doesn’t contain any added fragrance which is great for me.

    Reply
  26. Melinda L. says

    10/24/2013 at 4:26 pm

    Amera hand and body lotion doesn’t contain any alcohol or fragrance, definitely awesome for those who are sensitive to either.

    Reply
  27. Sara rai says

    10/24/2013 at 5:28 pm

    No added fragrance:)

    Reply
  28. Carla Ehrenreich says

    10/24/2013 at 6:26 pm

    Im in danger of getting paronychia from biting my nails. i know its a bad habit.

    Reply
  29. Anne Taylor says

    10/24/2013 at 6:58 pm

    I learned that Acrylic Nails can be very damaging to your nails, even cause pitting in your nails.

    Reply
  30. Victoria Ess says

    10/24/2013 at 7:54 pm

    I learned that the products are fragrance-free, which is perfect for scent-free workplaces.

    Reply
  31. Dayna Wilson says

    10/24/2013 at 8:20 pm

    I learned that their goal is to get people using a daily care routine with their hands and nails like they do with teeth, hair, and skin.

    Reply
  32. Athena says

    10/24/2013 at 8:30 pm

    It has no added alcohol and is fragrance free

    Reply
  33. Candace Evanisky says

    10/24/2013 at 9:04 pm

    founded by a dentist – cool

    Reply
  34. Joan L. says

    10/24/2013 at 10:52 pm

    I learned how important it is to keep your cuticles healthy and moisturized. I watched the video on how to properly push back your cuticles. I also like the fact that Amera is committed to using recycleable packaging.

    Reply
  35. Lisa Bower says

    10/24/2013 at 11:10 pm

    would love to win this:)

    Reply
  36. Brenda Penton says

    10/25/2013 at 3:23 am

    I learned that The Amera Nail File was developed using the same aluminum oxide crystals that Amera’s founder used in her dentistry practice to file chipped teeth.

    That is pretty neat!

    Reply
  37. Stacie says

    10/25/2013 at 5:24 am

    I learned they use recyclable packaging.

    Reply
  38. loriag says

    10/25/2013 at 6:15 am

    I learned that it does not contain alcohol. Wonderful!

    Reply
  39. Robin says

    10/25/2013 at 7:19 am

    your post came at the perfect time for me-I’m frustrated with the lotions and creams I’ve been trying too. Would love to win this awesome prize package!!!

    I follow a lot of blogs and it is SO nice to have some giveaways in Canada…thanks so much!

    Reply
  40. Jodi says

    10/25/2013 at 8:14 am

    Created by a dentist… A dentist! If your hands are in my mouth I’m super glad it dries fast and is scent free!

    Reply
  41. Lori Bazan says

    10/25/2013 at 8:30 am

    Founded by a Dentist!! Lol…would have thought a podiatrist!

    Reply
  42. Darlene Schuller says

    10/25/2013 at 9:09 am

    I learned it was created by a female dentist who noticed her hands rough and chapped!

    Reply
  43. Suzanne G says

    10/25/2013 at 9:10 am

    I learned Amera® is committed to using recyclable packaging.

    Reply
  44. Lindsay C says

    10/25/2013 at 10:00 am

    I think it’s cool that the files use the same aluminum oxide crystals that dentists use to file chipped teeth.

    Reply
  45. Heather! says

    10/25/2013 at 10:04 am

    I learned that “paronychia is an infection at the site where skin and nail meet.” Didn’t know that, but I think I’ve experienced it.

    Reply
  46. lori butler says

    10/25/2013 at 10:10 am

    that they have products for nail beauty

    Reply
  47. Karin Dollery says

    10/25/2013 at 11:14 am

    I learned that this company was started by a Female Dentist, which I find awesome.

    Reply
  48. Catherine says

    10/25/2013 at 1:44 pm

    That it was created by a dentist, very interesting.

    Reply
  49. Lynn says

    10/25/2013 at 2:10 pm

    Contains no alcohol or fragrance.

    Reply
  50. Viv Sluys says

    10/25/2013 at 3:17 pm

    I learned that bad nails can be a sign of other health problems

    Reply
  51. deanna says

    10/25/2013 at 4:03 pm

    I learned that their products contain no alcohol or added fragrance

    Reply
  52. Karla Sceviour says

    10/25/2013 at 6:40 pm

    I learned that Many nail polishes and nail polish removers are toxic and can weaken nails!

    Reply
  53. Teresa Claire says

    10/25/2013 at 8:03 pm

    I haven’t heard of this company before and I was a little hesitant to try the body lotion until visiting their site. Not only was it founded by a woman but the body lotion doesn’t contain any fragrance or alcohol. Perfect for my sensitive skin. I thought $13.99 wasn’t too pricey…the one that I normally use is that price in the drug stores but a little cheaper at Costco. I would like to try this body lotion because I don’t mind paying a little more for quality and this sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  54. Tanis says

    10/25/2013 at 8:09 pm

    I learned that the Amera Hand and Body Lotion contain no alcohol or added fragrance!

    Reply
  55. jen s. says

    10/25/2013 at 9:43 pm

    Oh wow – I learned about Paronychia (new word for my vocab!) and also learned the proper way to push back cuticles.

    Reply
  56. Heidi C. says

    10/25/2013 at 9:49 pm

    I like that it was formulated by a female dentist – neat!

    Reply
  57. Lori JB says

    10/25/2013 at 10:35 pm

    A dentist created this. Interesting!

    Reply
  58. Carol Denny says

    10/26/2013 at 7:47 am

    the company was founded by a female dentist

    Reply
  59. SueSueper says

    10/26/2013 at 9:58 am

    I learnt HOW TO FIX A HANGNAIL

    Reply
  60. tennille says

    10/26/2013 at 10:08 am

    I watched the how to video on how to push back your cuticles

    Reply
  61. ivy pluchinsky says

    10/26/2013 at 2:51 pm

    kind of expensive but effective

    Reply
  62. l p says

    10/26/2013 at 5:00 pm

    no added fragrance – great! thanks

    Reply
  63. 409cope says

    10/26/2013 at 5:10 pm

    I learned that Amera was founded in 1984 by a female dentist.

    Reply
  64. Angela Mitchell says

    10/26/2013 at 6:30 pm

    I learned that the Amera hand and body lotion has no fragrance or alcohol.

    Reply
  65. Linda Peters says

    10/26/2013 at 8:06 pm

    It is formulated by dermatologists and has natural products in it.

    Reply
  66. Belinda McNabb says

    10/26/2013 at 8:31 pm

    I learned the hand and body lotion contains no alcohol or added fragrance

    Reply
  67. Karine says

    10/26/2013 at 8:44 pm

    Those are really interesting products

    Reply
  68. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    10/27/2013 at 8:29 am

    I’ve never heard of this company before but their product seems to work and being from Alberta I too have problems with cracking, dry skin (mainly finger tips & heels). I learnt that it contains no alcohol or added fragrance but that the foot cream has odor-fighting ingredients, very nice idea.

    Reply
  69. Wanda Bergman says

    10/27/2013 at 7:38 pm

    I learned that in 1984 Amera was founded by a female dentist who was tired of accepting dry, rough hands and chipped, splitting nails, as one of her occupational hazards.

    Reply
  70. Amanda Neilson says

    10/28/2013 at 7:48 am

    That it’s created by a dentist!

    Reply
  71. Jonnie says

    10/28/2013 at 7:56 am

    I learned that you can get Herpes and HPV from the tools used to apply acrylics and gels.

    Reply
  72. Jennifer L. says

    10/28/2013 at 7:59 pm

    I learned that you shouldn’t file your nails back and forth as this can damage your nails.

    Reply
  73. cheryl says

    10/29/2013 at 6:56 am

    all natural

    Reply
  74. jeanette sheets says

    10/29/2013 at 7:34 pm

    was founded by a female dentist

    Reply
  75. Leanne B says

    10/29/2013 at 8:58 pm

    That there are sprecific needs for men and women for nail files !

    Reply
  76. Kristy S says

    10/29/2013 at 10:19 pm

    Founded by a dentist!

    Reply
  77. Janelle K says

    10/30/2013 at 1:34 pm

    I learned that their products are natural, & have no added fragrances.

    Reply
  78. debbie s says

    10/30/2013 at 6:46 pm

    It contains no alcohol or added fragrance

    Reply
  79. mrsshukra says

    10/31/2013 at 12:24 am

    Like al of Amera’s products, Amera Hand and Body Lotion contain no alcohol or added fragrance so it is perfect for use in a professional setting to avoid allergic reactions.

    Reply
  80. Sandy says

    10/31/2013 at 11:34 am

    The products continue to get better and better!

    Reply
  81. tanyab79 says

    11/01/2013 at 6:58 am

    developed with natural ingredients to protect and heal

    Reply
  82. Marlene Selzler says

    11/01/2013 at 9:00 pm

    Founded by a dentist, I would love to try this

    Reply
  83. cheryl hodgkins says

    11/02/2013 at 5:01 pm

    I learned that it is important to keep your cuticles healthy by keeping them moisturized and pushed back.

    Reply
  84. Ester G says

    11/02/2013 at 5:39 pm

    I learned that it was founded by a female, which I think is awesome as I am all about empowering women 🙂

    Reply
  85. Carole B. says

    11/03/2013 at 11:18 am

    I learned how to file my nails with a video

    Reply
  86. Pat says

    11/03/2013 at 1:19 pm

    Seriously, a dentist created this? That’s insane! BUT it does sound like a wonderful product that we could use in this household!

    Reply
  87. May says

    11/04/2013 at 10:33 am

    It contains no alcohol or added fragrance

    Reply
  88. Josie says

    11/04/2013 at 12:21 pm

    I really like that it has no fragrance. I often have trouble finding fragrance free products

    Reply
  89. Chantale says

    11/04/2013 at 4:57 pm

    I learned that It contains no alcohol or added fragrance.

    Reply
  90. Samantha turnbull says

    11/04/2013 at 7:32 pm

    Founded by a dentist cool

    Reply
  91. Tom Ds says

    11/04/2013 at 7:56 pm

    It contains no added fragrance.

    Reply
  92. roger simmons says

    11/05/2013 at 3:37 am

    They have been around since 1984 (almost 30 years)

    Reply
  93. Christy Martin says

    11/05/2013 at 5:35 am

    I learned that it is probably a well needed product line for all my nurse friends with their repeated handwashing and sanitizing!

    Reply
  94. Sarah Jackson says

    11/05/2013 at 6:35 am

    The product contains no alcohol and was founded by a female dentist

    Reply
  95. Beth Rosell says

    11/05/2013 at 7:18 am

    I learned it was founded by a female dentist

    Reply
  96. Charmaine T says

    11/05/2013 at 8:09 am

    I learned that “health changes throughout the body that are otherwise invisible can often be seen first in the nails.” Interesting, got me examining my nails now!

    Reply
  97. Melissa L'hirondelle says

    11/05/2013 at 3:07 pm

    That they use recycled products for their packaging.

    Reply
  98. Melissa says

    11/05/2013 at 4:29 pm

    alcohol free which is always great

    Reply
  99. Kaylee says

    11/05/2013 at 7:51 pm

    Neat to hear that the company was created by a dentist!

    Reply
  100. Cathy C says

    11/05/2013 at 7:56 pm

    This company was created by a female dentist. We girls are so smart!

    Reply
  101. Jenness M says

    11/05/2013 at 8:17 pm

    I learned that excessive manicuring can cause paronychia.

    Reply
  102. Julia Gabriel says

    11/05/2013 at 9:01 pm

    Founded by a dentist and dermatologist approved.

    Reply
  103. Julie G. says

    11/05/2013 at 9:28 pm

    I learned that it has odor fighting ingredients.

    Reply
  104. Tara Jensen says

    11/06/2013 at 11:21 am

    pretty neat that it was founded by a dentist!? random 🙂

    Reply
  105. Lori P says

    11/06/2013 at 3:05 pm

    I learned that If properly cared for, the Amera Nail File will last a lifetime.

    Reply
  106. Michelle B says

    11/06/2013 at 6:10 pm

    I learned that Amera is committed to using recyclable packaging.

    Reply
  107. Erin says

    11/06/2013 at 8:34 pm

    I learned that there’s no alcohol, which is awesome!

    Reply
  108. http://www.rosegaspar.org/ says

    11/23/2013 at 2:09 pm

    Howdy just wanted to give you a brief heads up and
    let you know a few of the pictures aren’t loading properly.

    I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same results.

    Reply
  109. Cindy says

    08/17/2016 at 7:31 am

    Are the Amera products never going to be sold again?

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      08/18/2016 at 6:17 am

      I’m not sure – I haven’t heard that they will be. Lots of people are asking though, so it’s a shame!

      Reply
  110. Linda Brown says

    12/12/2016 at 11:36 am

    I sold Amera Nail Care systems back in 1983, and loved the line. Back then, a bottle of polish (lacquer) retailed for $7.00 which was tough to sell, but it lasted so long if the whole system was followed. Buffed nails, great stone file, and lovely creams. I see now that you can still order online. Fun. Give it a try ! Linda Wagner Brown , Spokane, Wa

    Reply

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