3 generations · Family business from the Netherlands · Since 2001

Cuticle Softener

Softens dry, hard cuticles in 1–2 minutes so they push back easily, for neater, healthier-looking nails.

Regular price €21,97
Taxes included.
  • Dual action — urea and potassium hydroxide soften cuticle tissue fast
  • Caring ingredients — glycerin and castor oil
  • Salon formula — from our professional range
  • Professional grade — used in pedicure salons and podiatry practices in 15+ countries
  • 3-generation family business from the Netherlands — since 2001, now led by granddaughter Sylke

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Healthy-looking nails

Beautiful nails start at the cuticle

The cuticle protects the base of the nail, where new nail grows. Dry, overgrown cuticles crack and cause hangnails, and make nails look neglected.

Soften the cuticle, push it back gently, and nourish it daily with oil. That’s the routine nail professionals use.

Cuticleprotects new nail growth
Soften firstnever cut or force
Daily oilprevents cracks and hangnails

What’s inside

Trusted ingredients, and why they’re there

Urea + Potassium HydroxideA dual action that softens cuticle tissue fast, so it pushes back easily
GlycerinDeeply moisturises
Castor oilNourishes and protects the nail area
✓ Professional grade✓ Paraben-free✓ Made by a Dutch family business since 2001

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Great for
  • Dry, hard or overgrown cuticles
  • Brittle nails and hangnails
  • Hands and feet
  • Home manicure and pedicure
See a doctor or podiatrist first if
  • The skin around the nail is infected, red or painful

How to use

Three simple steps

ApplyApply to the clean, dry cuticle area.
Wait 1–2 minutesLet it work for 1–2 minutes, and no longer.
Push back & rinseGently push back with a cuticle stick, rinse and finish with Cuticle Oil.
Key ingredientsUreaPotassium HydroxideGlycerinCastor oil
Sylke Bommel, third-generation owner of Imperial Feet

Trusted by professionals

Made for the pedicure salon first

In 2001 our grandfather began developing foot-care formulas for Dutch pedicurists. Today his granddaughter Sylke leads our 3-generation family business from the Netherlands, and salons and podiatry practices in 15+ countries use the same formulas you buy here.

2001Since
3Generations
15+Countries

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Good to know

Questions people ask us

How long should I leave it on?

1–2 minutes, no longer. Then push back and rinse.

Can I use it on toenails?

Yes, on fingers and toes.

Is this the same product professionals use?

Yes. It’s from the same professional range we supply to pedicure salons and podiatry practices through our B2B store.

Do you ship to my country?

Yes, we ship worldwide. Free shipping on orders over €35. See our shipping & returns page for details.

Full product description

Imperial Feet Cuticle Softener gently softens and nourishes dry, hard cuticles, making them easier to push back. Perfect for regular nail care, it helps keep cuticles healthy, neat, and improves the overall look of your nails. Made with caring ingredients like Glycerin to deeply moisturise, Castor Oil to nourish and protect, and gentle plant-based extracts to keep your cuticles soft and smooth. Formulated with both Urea and Potassium Hydroxide. A dual keratolytic approach that softens cuticle tissue faster and more completely than single-active formulas. From the Imperial Feet professional foot care range, trusted since 2001.