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Dead skin around the nails
Sometimes dead skin appears around the nails in the form of peeling skin, and this affects the shape and appearance of the hands, and housewives suffer in particular from this problem, as dead skin accumulates around the nails, and the woman may resort to removing this skin in one or more ways, but it often It follows improper methods, such as removing the dead skin by the teeth, and this may expose the area around the nails to contamination, and for this we will learn here the correct ways to remove the dead skin around the nails. [1]
How do I remove dead skin around nails
In order for the dead skin around the nails to be properly disposed of, the following must be done:
- In the beginning, the nails should be moisturized so that the dead skin is easy to remove, and it is best to do this process after showering, where the area is softer, and then put the hands in a bowl containing warm water for five minutes to soften them more. [1]
- Dry hands well. [1]
- After drying the hands from the water, a special wooden tool is used for this purpose, so that the dead skin around the nails is removed through this tool towards the bottom to make the nails look nicer and longer. [2] The impurities build up around the nail are also eliminated with it. [1]
- Nail scissors can only be used to remove dead skin, and you should be careful not to remove healthy skin. [1]
- After the dead skin is removed, you must use an oil and place it around the nails in order to moisturize it. [1]
- For best results, gloves can be put on and sleep, and then taken off the next morning, and this step prevents the appearance of skin growths as well. [1]
- Use a special scrub for the hands, so that the peeler is placed and the hands are rubbed in the area around the nails to get rid of the dead skin, then wash them with lukewarm water, and then apply a moisturizing cream for an hour until the hands absorb it. [3]
- Oil the nails with almond oil, then wrap the hands with a piece of cloth moistened with warm water and leave it for a quarter of an hour, then remove the cloth and massage the nails to get rid of the dead skin, then wash the hands and dry them well. [4]
Tips for caring for and maintaining nails
To maintain the health and beauty of nails, it is recommended to follow the following:
- Not to bite the nails with the teeth because this gives the nails an untidy appearance and weakens them, and it is possible that part of the nails may be swallowed and thus damage the digestive system. [5]
- Do not use too much nail polish. Because it leads to the appearance of skin polyps. [1]
- Putting the hands in olive oil at least once a day to keep the nails moist, as dryness is one of the most common causes of dead skin. [1]
- Eating more foods rich in protein, as the nails are made of keratin, which is one of the types of proteins, so eating foods rich in protein will give the nails proper growth, and the lack of protein leads to the appearance of white spots on the nails and makes them weak and easy to break, and the protein is found in meat Red, poultry, dairy, nuts, beans, and other foods. [4]
- Drink enough water every day, because the lack of water in the body weakens the nails and makes them easier to break. [4]
Natural ways to care for nails
The following are some of the natural methods used to care for nails and maintain their health and appearance: [4]
- The use of olive oil, as it moisturizes the nails and repairs the damage that may be caused to them, in addition to it gives the nails the litter and makes them healthier.
- Massage the nails with a little warm olive oil and leave it for a quarter of an hour, then wash hands with water, and repeat the process two to three daily.
- Mix three teaspoons of warm olive oil with a teaspoon of lemon juice, and using a piece of cotton, distribute the mixture on the nails and leave it to dry, and after doing this method it is better to wear cotton gloves, and then go to sleep and wash it in the morning.
- Using flaxseed oil and massaging the nails with it for a number of minutes, then wearing gloves and going to sleep, and adding two tablespoons of flaxseed to juices and cereal dishes daily, this will maintain the health and beauty of the nails.
- Use tea tree oil ; Tea tree oil contains antiseptic properties that prevent the occurrence of fungal infections and treat them if they exist, and it also strengthens the nails and protects them from brittleness and saves the nails from the scars that may appear on them, and tea oil is used in the following way:
- Put some drops of tea tree oil in a bowl containing warm water, and put the nails in the bowl for three minutes, and the process is repeated more than once a week.
- Prepare a mixture consisting of half a teaspoon of vitamin "E" oil (vitamin E), or jojoba oil with four or five drops of tea tree oil, and then massage the nails for a few minutes and leave the mixture until it dries, then wash hands with lukewarm water, and repeat this The operation is once a week.
References
- ^ A b t w c h x d y Haya Khalifa (23-10-2016), "How to remove polyps from the skin around the nails?" Al -Jamila magazine , review it on 5-7-2017.
- ↑ Joyce Hoyce (1-7-2015), "Should we get rid of the dead skin around your nails?" , Site Yasmina , briefed him on 07.05.2017.
- ↑ “Al-Handan” , Laha magazine , 5-11-2012, accessed 5-7-2017
- ^ A b T w Gori al - Nuaimi (20-11-2016), "9 Natural Ways to Nail Care" , Journal of Diet , briefed him on 07.05.2017.
- ↑ Gori Al-Nuaimi (27-10-2016), “5 Ways to Get Healthy Nails , ” Regime magazine , accessed 5-7-2017.
