8 tips to treat dry and chapped cuticles

Hydrate with oils Applying oils like almond, coconut or cuticle oils to your cuticles can recharge the moisture lost and prevent dryness. 

Apply hand cream Hand creams are an important part of skincare that can provide moisture to not just your cuticles but to the hands as well.

Avoid biting or picking at cuticles The cuticle endings present at the tip of the fingers can be enticing to bite but it can lead to bloody fingers and bacterial or fungal infections.

Cuticle oil soak Mix a few drops of cuticle oil in a bowl of warm water and soak your fingertips in it for some time. This will nourish the dry cuticles. 

Stay hydrated Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will keep your body hydrated. It will also nourish your cuticles and any dry skin. 

Exfoliating Exfoliating your hands will help to get rid of the dry or dead skin cells. Using a gentle toothbrush or exfoliating scrub will help to remove the dead skin without any harshness. 

Not applying nail polish for some time While applying nail polish is a beauty must, taking a break from it is also important. The nail like the rest of the skin needs to breathe and applying polish blocks the breathing space.

Smooth out the cuticles with a buffer Use a buffer to smooth out the rough cuticles, which is a better option than cutting your cuticles. Just apply light pressure while buffing.

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