A product for treating and conditioning cuticles using a semi-solid
emollient and a complimentary delivery system is disclosed. The emollient
could be any semi-solid emollient suitable for cuticle treatment, the
emollient preferably including naturally derived botanicals that impart a
"dry" feel, and a soothing and softening effect on the cuticle area.
Isopropyl jojoba (IPJ) and hydrogenated isopropyl jojoba (HIPJ) esters,
hydrogenated jojoba alcohol, jojoba esters, hydrogenated jojoba oil, ethyl
macadamiate and other esters, waxes and oils may be used in the emollient
to contribute to the "dry" feel and serve as carriers for active materials
used to treat cuticles. The semi-solid emollient is retained in a
container, preferably in stick form, and is extendable from and preferably
retractable into the container, which can be carried by an individual. The
container is designed to enable a user to apply the emollient to a cuticle
area without touching the emollient with his/her fingertips, thereby
preventing application or migration of the emollient to unselected areas.