Why cuticle care is so important to nail health/growth…
The human cuticle is a layer of dead skin cells, which seal the nails. Cuticles play a vital role in protecting and maintaining health of the nails. The process of the nail matrix formation takes place under this thin layer of skin. Cuticles also protect the nails from various fungal and bacterial infections. Despite their huge role in the process of nail care, they are barely considered to be an important part of the body. For protection of our nails and to ensure utmost fingernail health, we need to take proper care of our cuticles as well.
Our nails are often overlooked while we perform the daily skin care routines. Its side effects can also be seen on the health of the cuticles. As they are not properly looked after, they turn dry and start to get easily torn. Such cuticles effect negatively on the overall appearance of a person. These dry and malnourished cuticles also affect the fingernail health and lead to nail fungus and problems likebrittle nails. To avoid all these ordeals, we must always keep the cuticles moisturized and soft. Application of the cuticle cream is an easy thing that everyone can try!
Homemade Cuticle Cream
Those of you who don’t want to buy the ready to use cuticle cream, can always make a homemade cuticle cream! Surprised? Well, yes. There are a few simple cuticle cream recipes, that you can try at home and make your own cuticle cream within a few minutes of time!
- Honey and Lemon Juice: Mix together 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey and soak your fingers in it for 15 minutes. Then dry your hands!
- Lanolin and China Clay: Mix together 2 tablespoons of China clay and 3 teaspoons of lanolin. Then apply this paste on the cuticles, before going to sleep. Do not wash it immediately.
- Glycerin and Petroleum Jelly: Mix together 2 teaspoons of petroleum jelly and ½ teaspoon of glycerin. Then apply this mixture on the cuticles, before going to sleep. Do not wash it immediately.
(Source: nailcrazy)
Why cuticle care is so important to nail health/growth…
The human cuticle is a layer of dead skin cells, which seal the nails. Cuticles play a vital role in protecting and maintaining health of the nails. The process of the nail matrix formation takes place under this thin layer of skin. Cuticles also protect the nails from various fungal and bacterial infections. Despite their huge role in the process of nail care, they are barely considered to be an important part of the body. For protection of our nails and to ensure utmost fingernail health, we need to take proper care of our cuticles as well.
Our nails are often overlooked while we perform the daily skin care routines. Its side effects can also be seen on the health of the cuticles. As they are not properly looked after, they turn dry and start to get easily torn. Such cuticles effect negatively on the overall appearance of a person. These dry and malnourished cuticles also affect the fingernail health and lead to nail fungus and problems likebrittle nails. To avoid all these ordeals, we must always keep the cuticles moisturized and soft. Application of the cuticle cream is an easy thing that everyone can try!
Homemade Cuticle Cream
Those of you who don’t want to buy the ready to use cuticle cream, can always make a homemade cuticle cream! Surprised? Well, yes. There are a few simple cuticle cream recipes, that you can try at home and make your own cuticle cream within a few minutes of time!
- Honey and Lemon Juice: Mix together 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey and soak your fingers in it for 15 minutes. Then dry your hands!
- Lanolin and China Clay: Mix together 2 tablespoons of China clay and 3 teaspoons of lanolin. Then apply this paste on the cuticles, before going to sleep. Do not wash it immediately.
- Glycerin and Petroleum Jelly: Mix together 2 teaspoons of petroleum jelly and ½ teaspoon of glycerin. Then apply this mixture on the cuticles, before going to sleep. Do not wash it immediately.
(Source: nailcrazy)
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