** 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?
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.
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!
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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Roseline says
10/24/2013 at 12:50 pmFormulated by dermatologists, didn’t know the product so I just leant lots! It was all new
Andrea B. says
10/24/2013 at 12:51 pmI learned the company was founded by a female dentist! Neat!
Christine says
10/24/2013 at 12:51 pmits expensive, but it works…
ameirah t says
10/24/2013 at 12:55 pmits 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!!
Julie says
10/24/2013 at 12:55 pmIt contains no alcohol or added fragrance
Foxy m says
10/24/2013 at 12:56 pmI need softer hands
Carolyn Flanagan says
10/24/2013 at 12:57 pmthat 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
Karen C Hill says
10/24/2013 at 12:57 pmCompany founded by a dentist…never would have thought 🙂
Adrienne says
10/24/2013 at 12:59 pmInteresting that it was created by a dentist!
Claudia says
10/24/2013 at 1:02 pmIt’s natural 🙂
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.”
margaux retrophiliac says
10/24/2013 at 1:06 pmno fragrances, amazing
michelle tremblett says
10/24/2013 at 1:09 pmLearned that it has no added fragrances which is great !
Tracy Martin says
10/24/2013 at 1:10 pmNo added fragrance. Thanks.
caryn s says
10/24/2013 at 1:10 pmIn 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.
Katie says
10/24/2013 at 1:17 pmFounded by a dentist – who would have thought??
julie jancen says
10/24/2013 at 1:17 pmLove trying out new products! Thanks for the recommdation
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
10/24/2013 at 1:25 pmno added fragrances and no alcohol that is great!
Doreen Lamoureux says
10/24/2013 at 1:27 pmI 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.
charityk says
10/24/2013 at 1:37 pmAmera Hand and Body Lotion contains no added fragrance, no alcohol or wax and absorbs within 30-60 seconds of application.
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
10/24/2013 at 1:50 pmhe Amera Buff Bar, originally designed to treat calluses,
Erika B says
10/24/2013 at 2:07 pmI learned that even common nail care practices, when even when done by professionals, can cause damage.
Brandee says
10/24/2013 at 2:20 pmI 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.
Paula says
10/24/2013 at 2:52 pmCompany found by a female!, Girl power!
Gizele says
10/24/2013 at 3:49 pmIt doesn’t contain any added fragrance which is great for me.
Melinda L. says
10/24/2013 at 4:26 pmAmera hand and body lotion doesn’t contain any alcohol or fragrance, definitely awesome for those who are sensitive to either.
Sara rai says
10/24/2013 at 5:28 pmNo added fragrance:)
Carla Ehrenreich says
10/24/2013 at 6:26 pmIm in danger of getting paronychia from biting my nails. i know its a bad habit.
Anne Taylor says
10/24/2013 at 6:58 pmI learned that Acrylic Nails can be very damaging to your nails, even cause pitting in your nails.
Victoria Ess says
10/24/2013 at 7:54 pmI learned that the products are fragrance-free, which is perfect for scent-free workplaces.
Dayna Wilson says
10/24/2013 at 8:20 pmI 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.
Athena says
10/24/2013 at 8:30 pmIt has no added alcohol and is fragrance free
Candace Evanisky says
10/24/2013 at 9:04 pmfounded by a dentist – cool
Joan L. says
10/24/2013 at 10:52 pmI 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.
Lisa Bower says
10/24/2013 at 11:10 pmwould love to win this:)
Brenda Penton says
10/25/2013 at 3:23 amI 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!
Stacie says
10/25/2013 at 5:24 amI learned they use recyclable packaging.
loriag says
10/25/2013 at 6:15 amI learned that it does not contain alcohol. Wonderful!
Robin says
10/25/2013 at 7:19 amyour 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!
Jodi says
10/25/2013 at 8:14 amCreated by a dentist… A dentist! If your hands are in my mouth I’m super glad it dries fast and is scent free!
Lori Bazan says
10/25/2013 at 8:30 amFounded by a Dentist!! Lol…would have thought a podiatrist!
Darlene Schuller says
10/25/2013 at 9:09 amI learned it was created by a female dentist who noticed her hands rough and chapped!
Suzanne G says
10/25/2013 at 9:10 amI learned Amera® is committed to using recyclable packaging.
Lindsay C says
10/25/2013 at 10:00 amI think it’s cool that the files use the same aluminum oxide crystals that dentists use to file chipped teeth.
Heather! says
10/25/2013 at 10:04 amI 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.
lori butler says
10/25/2013 at 10:10 amthat they have products for nail beauty
Karin Dollery says
10/25/2013 at 11:14 amI learned that this company was started by a Female Dentist, which I find awesome.
Catherine says
10/25/2013 at 1:44 pmThat it was created by a dentist, very interesting.
Lynn says
10/25/2013 at 2:10 pmContains no alcohol or fragrance.
Viv Sluys says
10/25/2013 at 3:17 pmI learned that bad nails can be a sign of other health problems
deanna says
10/25/2013 at 4:03 pmI learned that their products contain no alcohol or added fragrance
Karla Sceviour says
10/25/2013 at 6:40 pmI learned that Many nail polishes and nail polish removers are toxic and can weaken nails!
Teresa Claire says
10/25/2013 at 8:03 pmI 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!
Tanis says
10/25/2013 at 8:09 pmI learned that the Amera Hand and Body Lotion contain no alcohol or added fragrance!
jen s. says
10/25/2013 at 9:43 pmOh wow – I learned about Paronychia (new word for my vocab!) and also learned the proper way to push back cuticles.
Heidi C. says
10/25/2013 at 9:49 pmI like that it was formulated by a female dentist – neat!
Lori JB says
10/25/2013 at 10:35 pmA dentist created this. Interesting!
Carol Denny says
10/26/2013 at 7:47 amthe company was founded by a female dentist
SueSueper says
10/26/2013 at 9:58 amI learnt HOW TO FIX A HANGNAIL
tennille says
10/26/2013 at 10:08 amI watched the how to video on how to push back your cuticles
ivy pluchinsky says
10/26/2013 at 2:51 pmkind of expensive but effective
l p says
10/26/2013 at 5:00 pmno added fragrance – great! thanks
409cope says
10/26/2013 at 5:10 pmI learned that Amera was founded in 1984 by a female dentist.
Angela Mitchell says
10/26/2013 at 6:30 pmI learned that the Amera hand and body lotion has no fragrance or alcohol.
Linda Peters says
10/26/2013 at 8:06 pmIt is formulated by dermatologists and has natural products in it.
Belinda McNabb says
10/26/2013 at 8:31 pmI learned the hand and body lotion contains no alcohol or added fragrance
Karine says
10/26/2013 at 8:44 pmThose are really interesting products
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
10/27/2013 at 8:29 amI’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.
Wanda Bergman says
10/27/2013 at 7:38 pmI 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.
Amanda Neilson says
10/28/2013 at 7:48 amThat it’s created by a dentist!
Jonnie says
10/28/2013 at 7:56 amI learned that you can get Herpes and HPV from the tools used to apply acrylics and gels.
Jennifer L. says
10/28/2013 at 7:59 pmI learned that you shouldn’t file your nails back and forth as this can damage your nails.
cheryl says
10/29/2013 at 6:56 amall natural
jeanette sheets says
10/29/2013 at 7:34 pmwas founded by a female dentist
Leanne B says
10/29/2013 at 8:58 pmThat there are sprecific needs for men and women for nail files !
Kristy S says
10/29/2013 at 10:19 pmFounded by a dentist!
Janelle K says
10/30/2013 at 1:34 pmI learned that their products are natural, & have no added fragrances.
debbie s says
10/30/2013 at 6:46 pmIt contains no alcohol or added fragrance
mrsshukra says
10/31/2013 at 12:24 amLike 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.
Sandy says
10/31/2013 at 11:34 amThe products continue to get better and better!
tanyab79 says
11/01/2013 at 6:58 amdeveloped with natural ingredients to protect and heal
Marlene Selzler says
11/01/2013 at 9:00 pmFounded by a dentist, I would love to try this
cheryl hodgkins says
11/02/2013 at 5:01 pmI learned that it is important to keep your cuticles healthy by keeping them moisturized and pushed back.
Ester G says
11/02/2013 at 5:39 pmI learned that it was founded by a female, which I think is awesome as I am all about empowering women 🙂
Carole B. says
11/03/2013 at 11:18 amI learned how to file my nails with a video
Pat says
11/03/2013 at 1:19 pmSeriously, a dentist created this? That’s insane! BUT it does sound like a wonderful product that we could use in this household!
May says
11/04/2013 at 10:33 amIt contains no alcohol or added fragrance
Josie says
11/04/2013 at 12:21 pmI really like that it has no fragrance. I often have trouble finding fragrance free products
Chantale says
11/04/2013 at 4:57 pmI learned that It contains no alcohol or added fragrance.
Samantha turnbull says
11/04/2013 at 7:32 pmFounded by a dentist cool
Tom Ds says
11/04/2013 at 7:56 pmIt contains no added fragrance.
roger simmons says
11/05/2013 at 3:37 amThey have been around since 1984 (almost 30 years)
Christy Martin says
11/05/2013 at 5:35 amI learned that it is probably a well needed product line for all my nurse friends with their repeated handwashing and sanitizing!
Sarah Jackson says
11/05/2013 at 6:35 amThe product contains no alcohol and was founded by a female dentist
Beth Rosell says
11/05/2013 at 7:18 amI learned it was founded by a female dentist
Charmaine T says
11/05/2013 at 8:09 amI 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!
Melissa L'hirondelle says
11/05/2013 at 3:07 pmThat they use recycled products for their packaging.
Melissa says
11/05/2013 at 4:29 pmalcohol free which is always great
Kaylee says
11/05/2013 at 7:51 pmNeat to hear that the company was created by a dentist!
Cathy C says
11/05/2013 at 7:56 pmThis company was created by a female dentist. We girls are so smart!
Jenness M says
11/05/2013 at 8:17 pmI learned that excessive manicuring can cause paronychia.
Julia Gabriel says
11/05/2013 at 9:01 pmFounded by a dentist and dermatologist approved.
Julie G. says
11/05/2013 at 9:28 pmI learned that it has odor fighting ingredients.
Tara Jensen says
11/06/2013 at 11:21 ampretty neat that it was founded by a dentist!? random 🙂
Lori P says
11/06/2013 at 3:05 pmI learned that If properly cared for, the Amera Nail File will last a lifetime.
Michelle B says
11/06/2013 at 6:10 pmI learned that Amera is committed to using recyclable packaging.
Erin says
11/06/2013 at 8:34 pmI learned that there’s no alcohol, which is awesome!
http://www.rosegaspar.org/ says
11/23/2013 at 2:09 pmHowdy 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.
Cindy says
08/17/2016 at 7:31 amAre the Amera products never going to be sold again?
Tammi says
08/18/2016 at 6:17 amI’m not sure – I haven’t heard that they will be. Lots of people are asking though, so it’s a shame!
Linda Brown says
12/12/2016 at 11:36 amI 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