Cuticle care - essential oils cuticle treatment

Cuticles play a major role in protecting our nails from external influences. They present a barrier to infections that are easily spread on nails and skin that surrounds them. Taking good care of them stands as a base of proper nail care. When neglected, though, they can become rough, inflammed and painful. Constant exposure to water or a more serious Candida might lead it to become swollen, red and tender. Prescription medications are then needed to treat the condition.

More serious issues are not necessary if you consistently take good care of them. To begin with -

Remove cuticles properly

This comes as a first tip. Just this one thing will save you efforts in trying to take good care of them. They should not be cut using scissors or a sharp remover. They should be pushed back, always, using a wash cloth or pusher. Only the excess skin should be pushed back. Dipping fingers in warm water for a few minutes greatly reduces the effort of pushing them back.

For a few dollars, you can buy a good quality cuticle pusher that will last you for years.

Essential oils treatment

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil
• 2 tablespoons of almond oil
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil or 3-4 vitamin E capsules (broken open)

Preparation

• Combine all the ingredients
• Before applying this treatment, soak nails in warm water for 10 minutes. Pat dry
• Apply the mix on your hands, concentrating on the nails and cuticles

This recipe can be used every time you wash your hands or take a shower.

It yields 4 hand treatments.

It is an excellent way to do two things at the same time: the essential oils will strengthen the nails and honey will add moisturize as well as reduce any ongoing inflammation.

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