What Are the Benefits of Cuticle Oil?
Cuticle oil is a moisturizer used to keep fingernails healthy and strong. Manicurists and professional nail salons often use cuticle oil as part of the manicuring process. Does this Spark an idea?
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Facts
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The cuticle is the hardened skin at the base and sides of the fingernails. It forms a seal over the nail and finger, protecting the body from fungus, bacteria and infection.
Benefits
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Cuticle oils are most effective as emergency moisturizers to repair damaged cuticles, especially in cases when the nail is so dry it's cracking and splitting.
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Features
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Cuticle oil should be made of various organic oils designed to be easily absorbed into the skin. Common oils used include almond, flaxseed, hibiscus, honeysuckle, jasmine and lavender. The oils are often fortified with vitamins and citric acids.
Use
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Cuticle oils can be applied with a brush, like nail polish, or with a cuticle pen, which makes application much easier and less messy.
Considerations
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Cuticle oil is very powerful and only requires a small amount to be effective. Cuticle oil should be used sparingly, as the nails and cuticles can adapt to the oils and make them less potent.
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