The habit of biting the cuticles is very common. However, the cuticle is a skin that has the specific function of protecting the base of the nail . It prevents the entry of bacteria, fungi and preserves the format and quality of the nail .
On the other hand, it is important that you hydrate them and take good care of them . Instead of cutting them, the best alternative is to invest time in smoothing this area so that it is properly healthy . The person who has the habit of biting this part of the nail does it assiduously, so they rarely manage to avoid it.
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Why not bite your cuticles?
The cuticles are the natural protection that the nails have , by removing this skin, we are opening a kind of door to all kinds of fungi, bacteria and viruses that can cause various types of diseases. This danger is even greater if we use instruments such as scissors to remove cuticles, since we do not know if these instruments are properly sterilized, which causes a big problem. On the other hand, misuse of scissors can damage the surface of the nails, causing cuts, scratches, ripples and white spots.
What do you have to do to make them look right?
The only method you must follow to properly take care of your cuticles is to keep them hydrated , that way you will not have problems. Of course, at first it will be difficult to look and see the large and uncomfortable pieces of skin and resist them, but from the moment you decide to remove this habit, you just have to have patience and perseverance. Hydration care can be done with specific creams to hydrate the cuticles , as well as waxes.
Manicure on the cuticles, step by step:
- File the nail , as usual, and use a hand scrub . Wash them well.
- Run the cuticle moisturizer along the nails, massage, and put your fingers in a small pot of warm water. Wait about 4 minutes.
- With your own spatula, gently push the cuticles down , drawing the outline of the nail. Attention, this process has to be done carefully to avoid damaging the skin.
- Use a special nail clipper to remove excess skin, but very carefully.
- Dry your hands and finish with a moisturizer.
- Paint the nails with the desired color.
This is the basic manicure so you can start the process of not removing cuticles. Doing your own manicure will make it easier. If you prefer to go to a salon, talk to the manicurist, communicate your decision and explain how you want her to do the manicure.
The process to make the cuticles look good and healthy takes a while, it will largely depend on the state of the nails and how you take care of them. By repeating this process and always remembering to moisturize the cuticles every day (at the beginning, we recommend three times a day), the peels that appear when you use the spatula tend to disappear and the use of cuticle removers will no longer be necessary. The intention is that the cuticles are practically invisible. The time of this process varies from person to person. They usually take around 4 months to get ready again, but can sometimes take anywhere from 2 months to 1 year. The key word is patience!
Helpful tips for caring for cuticles
- Always carry your cuticle moisturizer with you and feel free to apply it when you have time.
- Never put your hands in your mouth. The act of nail biting or just contact with saliva dries the cuticles a lot.
- During the process, when the nails have enamel, the cuticles are susceptible to hampering the cleaning of the nails at the base. If you just got your manicure, apply the moisturizer on top . If it’s time to replace the nail polish, rinse well and moisturize your hands. With the spatula, draw the outline of the nail at the base, pushing the cuticle away. The secret is that the skin is hydrated and smooth so that you can get a good finish. If it is dry, it is difficult even to clean. But be careful, after pushing the skin with the spatula, clean the surface of the nails with a cotton pad soaked in nail polish remover . The cream on the nail affects the fixation of the enamel!
- Never use acetone ! He is one of the great villains of the dryness. Choose polish removers, always.
- Try different products before deciding on one . Sometimes what is good for one person may not be good for you. Always experiment!
Note: All hand cuticle care works for the feet. With the advantage that the feet are perfect faster, the cuticles grow less and are less work!
Tips to maintain cuticles without removing them
- Run a cuticle softener around your fingers and wait 3-5 minutes. If you don’t have this product at home, apply a moisturizer and soak your hands in a bowl of warm water.
- Then with a putty knife, gently run it along the edge of the nail. At this stage, excess dead skin protrudes and can be cut away with sharp forceps.
- Wipe your fingers with a towel to remove excess cream. Now, choose your favorite polish and you have your hands, nails and beautiful cuticles.
Moisturizing cuticle creams
The secret in the process of getting away from cuticle cutters is hydration. Moisturizers, oils, and ointments prevent cuticles from becoming dry and protruding skin. Hydration helps control cuticles and nail growth, making them strong and healthy.
Best moisturizers for the cuticle
- Hive Luz hand sweet almonds moisturizing cream for nails and cuticles 500ml
- Cuticle Gel with Vitamin C, Avon
- Cream with shea butter for nails and cuticles, L’Occitane
- Nourishing cream for hands, nails and cuticles, Granado
- Mavala – Cuticle Cream – Softens and beautifies cuticles – 15 ml
Tip: If you don’t have specific moisturizers, you can use a Bepantol ointment , arganoil , olive or macadamia nuts , or even specific moisturizers for the hands. The important thing is to hydrate the cuticles!
Cuticle Remover (Cuticle Remover)
For those who want to stop removing cuticles with a tweezer , a good idea is to use cuticle removers. The function is to help “melt” the cuticle, removing excess dead skin around the nails.
Cuticle remover tips
- Cuticle remover, Mavala
- Instant cuticle remover, Sally Hansen
- Kaeso Beauty – Bearberry Smoothie Cuticle Remover – 195 ml
- Gentle cuticle remover, Revlon
- Repair Gel and Cuticle Remover, Sally Hansen
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.
