Having dry cuticles is a very common problem, but it can be easily solved with simple tips and basic care.
Having beautiful and healthy nails goes far beyond nail polish or nail art. If there's one thing that bothers you and leaves your nails looking terrible, it's dry cuticles, those terrible dry skin around your nails. This is a common problem, depending on the habits and care that the person takes with their nails and cuticles. Especially in cold seasons or when hot water is constantly used.
All of this ends up drying out the skin around the nail, causing them to lift. Fortunately, it's nothing serious and with a simple solution, just change your habits a little and focus on hydration and you'll never have dry cuticles again.
So, if you suffer from this problem, these tips will help you a lot. Hydration is essential for healthy nails and cuticles.
Causes of dry cuticles
Firstly, we need to understand what cuticles are and their importance. They are a kind of natural protection barrier for the nails. Therefore, it is not recommended to remove them or even pick at them, as this habit can end up being harmful to the nail matrix, causing deformations and even serious problems, such as inflammation caused by bacteria.
Furthermore, as we are always using our hands and exposing them to some aggressive substances and situations, the cuticles are also affected. Therefore, constant use of hot water, cleaning products and toxic substances, and even nail polish that can cause an allergic reaction and can aggravate the problem of dry and frayed cuticles.
In addition to these common causes, the main reason is the lack of hydration in the area that is very exposed. Therefore, the definitive solution to the problem of dry cuticles is to keep the area hydrated.
Tips to prevent dry cuticles
Check out some crucial tips below to prevent your cuticles from drying out. Don't worry, it's no big deal, a few simple habits will solve the problem once and for all.
Give your nails a rest
Especially in winter and drier times of the year, it may be interesting to give your nails a rest and take some time without polishing them. This is because some agents present in nail polish can be harmful to nails and cuticles, leaving them dry and rough. Going a few days without painting your nails can restore freshness and health to your nails and cuticles.
Moisturize your nails every time you wash your hands
Having a moisturizer always available is essential to keep your cuticles hydrated. Every time you wash your hands with soap and water, your cuticle tends to become drier precisely because it comes into contact with more aggressive agents. Therefore, the ideal is to protect your fingertips and cuticles by applying moisturizing cream after each wash.
Avoid damaging your cuticles too much when doing your nails.
We have the habit of removing the cuticle whenever we do our nails. But as we know, the cuticles serve to protect the nails, so it is not recommended to remove the cuticles when getting your nails done. This is because removing them will cause more skin to grow. The tip is to only cut the raised hairs and not the entire cuticle around the nail. This helps a lot to avoid dry cuticles.
Exfoliation to avoid dry cuticles
Exfoliation is a great technique that helps maintain skin hydration and also works on the cuticles. This is because it makes the film around the nail thinner and helps to stop dryness. When exfoliating, you can opt for specific products or use homemade mixtures, such as sugar and honey. Repeating the ritual once a week is enough to avoid dry cuticles.
Intense hydration
In addition to applying moisturizer every time you wash your hand, you can intensify hydration by wearing a glove. The ideal is to do this after exfoliation. Just remove the exfoliating mixture and then apply a moisturizing cream. Then, place your hands inside a glove and let the cream act for about 20 minutes. The effect is surprising.
Hydration oils
In addition to moisturizing cream, you can use hydrating oils on your cuticles. The tip is when applying, do a light massage in the region on all nails to enhance the effect of the oils.
Drink a lot of water
You may have heard that hydration comes from the inside out, and that's very true. That's why it's very important to drink lots of water, this will help your entire body function better, your skin will look more beautiful, as well as your hair and cuticles and nails will be hydrated and healthy. Therefore, for all of the previous tips to work and for you to never have dry cuticles again, it is important to drink an average of 2 to 3 liters of water daily.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out Cutting nails – Step by step, tips and important precautions.
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