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Tips for Cracked Cuticles
Cracked and tearing cuticles can be caused by several things. First
it can be caused by improper diets. Next they can be caused by
dehydrated hands. Finally it can be caused by being too aggressive
with the cuticle pusher. To repair the damage caused to your
cuticles by tears and rips you can follow these tips.
Tips for Cracked Cuticles #1 – Proper Diet
To prevent damage to your cuticles caused by unhealthy nails you
will want to make a few adjustments to your diet. First of all you
will want to reduce the amount of alcohol, sugar, and saturated fats
you have in your diet. Next you will want to add Vitamin A, Vitamin
B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Calcium, Zinc, and lean protein
to your diet. All of these nutrients will help to improve the health
of your nails, and the health of your cuticles.
Tips for Cracked Cuticles #2 – Use Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil is a great product to use to repair cracked cuticles.
Simple rub the oil into your cuticles and fingertips. This will help
to re-hydrate your cuticles and smooth the cracks in your cuticles.
Tips for Cracked Cuticles #3 – Shea Butter Cream
Shea Butter cream is another great natural product that you can use
to smooth out and repair the cracks in your cuticles. Shea butter
can be found in a number of products including hand creams, balms,
and body butters. You can also buy it in its pure form at local
hobby stores and health food stores.
Tips for Cracked Cuticles #4 – Night Gloves
If you have naturally dry hands and nails then you may want to try a
nightly therapy. Start by cleaning and moisturizing your hands,
nails, and cuticles. Then you will want to slip on a pair of 100
percent cotton gloves. The gloves will help to keep your hands from
drying out over night, and they will also help to heat up the
moisturizer on your hands by trapping your body heat.
Tips for Cracked Cuticles #5 – Cuticle Moisturizer
Another product that you can use to treat cracked cuticles is
cuticle moisturizer. Solar Oil is one cuticle moisturizer that is
available. It is manufactured by Creative Nail Designs. It contains
Vitamin E, Sweet Almond Oil, and Jojoba. Use this product to
moisturize your cuticles, nails, heels, and elbows. It is a great
overall moisturizer for rough skin.
Tips for Cracked Cuticles #6 – Neem Nail Balm
Neem Nail Balm is another product that you can use to treat cracked
cuticles. It contains organic Neem oil, plant butters, honey, and
beeswax. To use this product you will want to start by cleaning your
cuticles and hands. Then massage the product into your hands, nails,
and cuticles. Then, while the cuticles are still moistened from the
Neem Nail Balm use a cuticle pusher to push back the cracked
cuticle.
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