How to Condition Dry Nail Cuticles
Nail cuticles get dry and flaky especially in the winter months. If you wash your hands frequently or enjoy biting your nails, your cuticles may look ragged all year long. Here's how to condition those dry cuticles and get them looking their healthiest. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Purchase a cuticle cream from a retail store. There are many brands to consider and many work well if used daily.
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Choose a cuticle cream that contains natural oils such as safflower, sweet almond or passion flower. Oils can penetrate the skin while creams alone only hydrate the surface of the skin.
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Try rubbing a bit of jojoba or vitamin E oil directly on your dry nail cuticles several times a day.
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Saturate your hands and cuticles with the cream or oil before bedtime and slip on a pair of cotton gloves. Your hands and nails will look marvelous in the morning.
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Mix together some mayonnaise, a tad of honey and a little lemon juice for a natural cure. Soak your hands for five minutes a day and then use some as an overnight treatment with gloves whenever your dry cuticles need a deep conditioning.
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Drink several glasses of water a day to ensure your skin is well-hydrated. Eating a well-balanced nutritious diet also promotes healthy skin and nails.
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Tips & Warnings
Try not to cut your cuticles. They provide a protective barrier from bacteria. Use a commercial cuticle-removing cream and an orange stick to push back your cuticles and remove the dead tissue.
