8 Tips for Naturally Beautiful Nails
1. Use moisturizer
When rubbing lotion or oil on your hands, make sure you apply it to the cuticles and nails as well. Regular handwashing or hand sanitizer dries the skin and nail bed quickly, so try to keep it moisturized after each wash if possible. Coconut oil is great for rubbing into your nails and cuticles.
2. Take care of your cuticles
Avoid trimming your cuticles during manicure. Cuticles are a barrier to bacteria, and biting them can cause painful infections. You can soak them with a cuticle pusher and push them back, removing only the dead pieces of skin.
If you are planning to have a traditional manicure, at least lubricate your cuticles with olive oil or almond oil beforehand, to reduce the amount of chemicals that can be found in polish. Are lying.
3. Avoid using harsh polishes
Nail polish usually contains very toxic chemicals such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate, dimethyl and diethyl phalitites, camphor, and formaldehyde. Fortunately, companies such as OPI, Orly, Sally Hansen and Revlon make some polishes that do not contain this chemical, but make sure you read the label carefully before purchasing. You can also buy water based polishes, which do not last long but are the safest option from there.
4. Find alternatives
There are now companies that have fewer toxic polishes and removers. Check out the list below and pick your favorite color when you go to the salon for your next pedicure.
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Scotch Naturals
Aquarius
SpaRitual
Deborah Leapman
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No Miss Nail Care
5. Leather instead of color
It may not be as fancy or eye-catching as the color, but a little bit of buffing can go a long way. Take the time to trim, file and buff your nails properly and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good they can look despite being natural. Never look back with a file because it can weaken your nails. Always file from the outside of the nail to the inside
.6. Choose a good remover
You can find acetone-free remover anywhere, which is less hard on your nails. Preeti sells a remover made entirely of soy and corn, and Nun Miss is said to be an almost natural one that contains fruit acid and vanilla.
7. Do a natural nail strengthening treatment
This recipe comes from the book There's Lead in your lipstick in the presence of Gail Deacon.
Mix: 2 tablespoons castor oil, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon wheat germ. Mix and place in a sealed bottle. Rub a small amount on your nails. Leave for 3 to 5 minutes. Completely wiped. Makes enough money for 20 to 30 applications.
8. Eat well
Diet is very important for maintaining healthy nails. Protein is important, as are omega-3 fatty acids. Eating and drinking with vitamin B reduces breakouts. Zinc gets rid of white spots. Iron prevents stress from forming. Calcium keeps them strong. Vitamins A and C prevent dullness and dryness. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.