Repair
your skin around your nails with these easy tips
Extreme dry weather
and biting nails are two very common things which tend to make one’s skin
around their nails look as well as feel unpleasant. People often have the
tendency of biting their nails especially when they are upset or nervous. At
times they also unconsciously bite the skin that surrounds their nails. All
those who are suffering from this problem can have amazing fingers as well as
fingernails overnight by following these simple steps. These will help one to
have healthy and happy nails.
Getting started
Firstly take a bowl
filled with water approximately 4 inches deep. Dip your hands in it for about 5
minutes. This will help to soften the skin.
Steps to follow
1. Take out your
hands from the water and pat dry with a towel. With the help of manicure
scissors, cut extra skin around your nails. Always remember that the extra skin
is white in color compared to the skin of your other fingers. For soothing
sensation, use warm water and always make sure that the scissors work properly
and are clean.
2. Wait till your
skin is dry completely and the skin near your fingers is no longer moist. Next
generously apply moisturizer to your hands. Apply a moisturizing cream from a
reputed brand such as Blistex Lip Medex, Vaseline, Avon Hand Cream, Bees
Cuticle Cream from Burt’s or any other good moisturizer which will deeply
moisturize. Always apply some cream on the cuticles and under your nails. Make
it a point to always use an alcohol and fragrance free cream as fragrance
contains alcohol which usually dehydrates.
3. After applying
cream, wear gloves on both hands and keep them on till next morning. You will
be surprised as well as happy the next morning to notice great looking hands as
well as no dry skin near your nails. For better, permanent results, apply
moisturizer on your hands during the day. Repeat this procedure every night.
4. Keep healthy
cuticle intact as it prevents your nail from any form of infection.
5. Carefully file
your nails via a nail file paying special attention towards the corners,
smoothing them so that they do not injure skin around the nails.
6. Apply olive oil
or special cuticle oil especially on dry skin surrounding your nails.
Fun Fact
Earlier when
moisturizer was a commodity, one used the white of an egg mixed with few drops
lime as a moisturizing cream. Some people even today use egg white as it an apt
ingredient for reducing dead skin and cellulite.
You should try to
make your nails appear pretty as this will not only boost your self confidence
but at the same time will prevent you from biting them. This beauty remedy also
works wonders on your toenails but in this case you are required to rub more
moisturizer and wear cotton socks. To protect your skin in the future, follow this
procedure despite your cuticle being fine. To prevent biting your nails, soak
it every morning in lemon juice. This will automatically make you hate the
taste.
Ungroomed and
unhealthy cuticle not only looks ragged but also causes discomfort. This can be
avoided by paying attention towards regular maintenance. Spend a few minutes
every day for grooming your hands and see the results.
About the
author: Kate is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on Jimmy
Choo Handbags and fashion. Beside this she loves travelling. She
recently shared an article on symptoms of breast cancer
in women.
xoxo,
polish insomniac
