Hygiene, health, beauty: three good reasons to take care of your nails. Nail care is like brushing your teeth: it should be a habit.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR NAILS?
Caring for your nails should be part of your habits. Just like the skin, nails protect you against external aggressions. You must therefore provide them with care that matches the protection they provide you. In addition to washing them in soapy water using a brush, get into the habit of pampering them regularly. A few simple actions are enough!
1. Cuticle care.
The cuticle is a transparent layer of skin that runs along the bottom edge of the nails, on both fingers and toes. Its mission is to protect the growth of new nails from infection as they emerge from the nail root. Avoid cutting cuticles: they serve as a barrier to prevent infections.
2. Maintain the length of your nails by replacing the nail clippers with a nail file!
If your nails are not too long, opt for a cardboard or glass file. It is not enough to have the right instruments. You also need to know how to use them. If you must cut your nails, soak them first to soften them. Whether you use a file or a nail clipper, form a right angle with the nail plate to prevent the nail from splitting vertically.
3. Let your nails breathe.
Nail polish is pretty, but some polishes can damage the surface layers of the nail and produce fine, scaly white spots known as “surface keratin granulation. Give your nails a few days of rest before applying another color. To remove varnish, choose an acetone-free nail polish remover; this component is aggressive for the nails.
4. Ensure perfect protection.
Taking care of your nails means pampering them, but also protecting them. Limit exposure to dishwashing products and detergents, which can harm your nails! Remember to wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning.
5. Stock up on nail vitamins.
Incredible, but true: taking care of your nails also involves your diet. Consider incorporating more selenium and zinc into your diet. These minerals help keep hair strong and skin and nails healthily. They also help protect cells against oxidative stress (The icing on the cake!).
Having pretty nails without going to a beauty salon is possible and within reach: you just need to add Hair, Skin, Nails to your daily beauty routine to get the essential minerals you need to have healthy hair, skin and nails.
