Cuticle oil

A beautiful manicure cannot be imagined without a healthy cuticle. The dermis around the base of the nail has a protective function: it prevents infections and damage. A dehydrated cuticle can cause additional layers on the nail, and an inflamed one that grows into the nail can significantly slow down growth and thin the plate. In addition, it causes injury to the nail during its growth. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of the cuticle. With the help of oils, you can make your nails even and smooth, and your skin healthy and well-groomed.

The rim at the base of the nail is called the cuticle. It is made up of dead tissue and serves as a natural barrier to infections, fungi and other nail infections. With vitamin deficiency or lack of care, it can grow a little more than it should, preventing the natural growth of the nail, modifying it. The cuticle consists of two types of dermis - dead (that which grows on the nail and has no sensitivity) and living, which begins at the very base.

The cuticle can be removed in several ways: cut to the base or simply displaced using special solvents. In the first case, the care of the dermis is faster, but cutting it can lead to infection or injury to the hole. In addition, many argue that with this method, the ingrowth of the cuticle into the claw occurs much faster.

Special oil extracts soften the epidermis, gently remove and correct the top layer. After such a procedure, it remains only to wipe the nails with a napkin and move the skin to the base with a special tool or stick.

The cuticle suffers, first of all, from household chemicals (begins to crack), vitamin deficiency and dehydration. Therefore, it must be saturated with moisture and useful substances - and oils are best suited for this. There are excellent analogues of the mechanical removal of the stratum corneum - oily remedies that even eliminate inflammation and serve as a general healing of the cuticle.

For example, liquid peach oil is great for softening rough areas of the dermis. And jojoba extract will serve as an ideal preparation for removing the cuticle mechanically, but without consequences. Means can be chosen: to restore the skin, nourish or moisturize it, as well as to maintain a protective barrier.

Benefits of oil extracts:

• opportunity to choose self-care. If you have at least a few base oils at home (olive, burdock, castor oil), you can create an independent system for caring for handles and cuticles;
• cost savings. It is not necessary to think that natural oils, having an economical price, are not able to restore and care for the cuticle, like expensive professional products. This is the main advantage - a completely natural composition and cost-effectiveness;
• restoration of functions - thanks to the natural components of oil extracts, the skin at the base of the nail is moisturized and healed in the shortest possible time. Due to which there is no need to remove it;
• careful care. With the help of oils, you can not only restore the cuticle and its proper growth, but also nourish it daily. So the skin of the cuticle will not crack, grow on the nail and become inflamed.

To use oils to be as beneficial as possible, you should be aware of their types. Some are used to cleanse nails and remove cuticles before a manicure, others to speed up regeneration after. Oils are:

• professional type. Special products from manufacturers, the composition of which is selected as harmoniously as possible. They are sold in bottles with an applicator (it contains oil) or a brush. Sometimes products are released in the form of a stick to simplify daily use. The main effect of the drug is always indicated on the bottle;
• natural composition. Cosmetic oil extracts that can be found in drugstores and stores.Saturated type oils are suitable for saturating nails and cuticles with useful substances.

Natural remedies that care for cuticles:

• apricot moisturize the skin the best. The extract can be used both as a base and as part of mixtures. It not only saturates the dermis with moisture, but also regenerates the top layer. In addition, it is a hypoallergenic agent, therefore it is most often used before manicure;
• orange used to remove the stratum corneum of the cuticle and soften the nail plates. Orange essential oil has an invigorating aroma, but can only be used in combination with cosmetic bases. It can be replaced with lemon extract;
• argan - such oil is sometimes called "Moroccan gold". Due to the high concentration of nutrients, this is the best nutrition for skin and nails. The tool accelerates the growth of nails, helps to eliminate burrs and cracks;
• grape seed oil - a common type of deep moisturizing. The biggest advantage is the presence of vitamin E in it. It is used to improve nails in the salon;
• jojoba. An extract that protects the cuticle from damage. The consistency is similar to liquid wax. Saturates the dermis with moisture and micronutrients. Also, this extract relieves inflammation and has antimicrobial properties;
• castor - an economical and effective remedy that eliminates dehydration of the dermis.For its distribution, it is better to use a brush, since the substance is liquid and can spread. Castor oil heals minor injuries and inflammations, softens hangnails. Coconut oil and shea butter also have similar properties;
• peach. Due to the presence of a mineral compound - vitamin B15, it is used as a remedy against fungi and inflammation on the cuticle. Promotes the regeneration of skin tissues;
• almond. This tool is filled with unsaturated fatty acids, which are responsible for the normal development of the nail bed and cuticle. With it, you can solve the problems of delamination of nails, burrs and dehydration of the dermis;
• tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Dries up inflammation. Since the cosmetic product can only be used with a few drops of tea tree ether, it is better to use soft concentrates - peach or olive - for the base.
• burdock used to saturate the cuticle with rare minerals and acids. Suitable for restoring nail plates after shellac.

To prepare oil to eliminate the stratum corneum, you will need a simple procedure:

• choose oils according to your taste. Remember that they need to be mixed in the right proportions, where there should be an order of magnitude more base oils than essential oils. You can use, for example, jojoba oil (10 ml) and almond oil - 5-8 ml. Grape seed extract can also be mixed in;
• it is better to use lemon ester in the composition, as it strengthens the nails and gives them a beautiful, even shine. The proportions in this case are 1 to 5. Where one fifth of the ether falls on one part of the base;
• liquid from vitamin E and A capsules should also be used. Such a remedy is sold in a pharmacy as a dietary supplement;
• pour the resulting composition into a glass bottle and put it in a dark, cool place.

And in order not to aggravate damage or inflammation, even oils should be used with some recommendations:

• it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction of all components;
• when combining the components, a certain measure should be observed: for five milliliters of base oils, one or two drops of essential concentrate must be added;
• if you need to measure the composition in grams, you can use a pipette;
• natural formulations can be used for about three months. For this period, 15 ml of the product is enough;
• before applying oils, you should check the skin for the presence of fungal diseases.

Before oil treatment, it is necessary to first clean the nails and prepare the cuticle. To do this, use special baths for hands. Enough 15-20 minutes.

When using oils for cuticles, you must remember the strict restrictions on use:

• do not use concentrated oils before varnishing or building;
• with an exacerbation of fungal diseases, a remedy based on antiseptic components helps. However, with the use of oils, in this case, it is better to wait;
• in the presence of allergies, oils can not be used. To check the body for individual intolerance, you should drop the oil on the skin of your wrist and wait a few hours. Only in the absence of a negative reaction, the remedy can be used.

The market for cosmetic preparations is saturated with ready-made mixtures of oils for cuticles and nails. In the pharmacy you can buy both inexpensive and professional products. The best brands are listed below.

With great reviews, Orly introduces Cuticle Oil, a cuticle oil concentrate with an invigorating orange scent. The citrus aroma is only a small bonus to the many properties of the drug. Orange flower extract moisturizes the dermis, while jojoba and olive oils in the base contribute to deep nourishment of the nail plate, strengthening and restoring the surface.

Creative Nail Design launches Solar oil, which includes jojoba oil extract, almond concentrate, tocopherol and rice bran extract. With the use of this tool, you can strengthen the nails, make them more flexible, and moisturize and soften the cuticle in a short time, by accelerating the polymerization of nails. This drug is best used at bedtime, applying to the entire surface of the nail and dermis along the rim.

A professional brand from a domestic manufacturer, Smart Enamel, produces effective concentrates based on tocopherol and beta-carotene. These are nourishing elixirs for cuticles and nails.As part of the oil, apricot kernels are combined with jojoba extract and a vitamin set.

The brand produces Cuticle Oil nail oil, which contains almond extract, olive extract and jojoba. After the first application, improvements are noticeable: the nails shine, and the cuticle is restored and moisturized.

The product from this brand contains sweet notes of aroma and fruit amino acids, which instantly nourish and restore the dermis around the nail rim after a manicure. It can be replaced by a more economical analogue from Jess Nail.

Domix cuticle care liquid is a product that, thanks to acidic compounds, can quickly remove and remove the stratum corneum from the cuticle.

The manufacturer offers a choice of two types of oils: regenerating and aromatic. The bright natural smell of orange is the main criterion by which Belweder products are recognized. The product is presented in a convenient bottle with a brush inside. Suitable for daily use.

The tool from the company Mavala is available in the form of a stick and is used as an analogue of the mechanical treatment of the cuticle. Nutrients in a short time restore oxygen metabolism, saturate the skin with moisture and prevent the formation of fungi.

It is a tool that must be present in the caring set of every girl with dry skin on her hands and damaged nails.Rosemary oil strengthens the plate, and shea butter can moisturize and nourish the nail plate.

Manufacturers offer a whole series of fortified oils with various flavors. Used before manicure. The tool is suitable for daily use and is presented in the form of a convenient bottle with a brush inside.

INM manufacturers use the golden rule as a basis: more is better. The bottle is presented on the market with a volume of 120 ml. The product includes cotton extract, jojoba, aloe vera and almond extract.

The product from the company Eveline is presented in several versions - regenerating and nourishing. ARGAN ELIXIR restores damage and at the same time cares for cuticles and nails, and the second, ultra-concentrated product, intensively nourishes and moisturizes the dermis around the nail rim. Almond oil, vitamin A, E and avocado extract - prevent the formation of hangnails, strengthen and accelerate the growth of nails.

The company produces a solid type oil in a stick, especially for easy application and the ability to quickly remove the stratum corneum of the skin. Suitable for application before manicure procedures, cleanses the nails and moisturizes the dermis at their base.

Increasingly, girls are using oils as a way to nourish and moisturize the cuticles. Confirming the positive aspects of this method, a quick effect is mentioned: the nails are strengthened, become more elastic, and the cuticle does not harden and looks moisturized.

Self-prepared mixtures are an indispensable tool on the road, travel or at the beach. Most of the reviews are based on the opinion that the use of natural formulations is much more effective than drugs that can be found in cosmetic stores.

They say that in order to prevent such consequences, it is necessary to experiment with the main components for a long time. Sometimes, after all, girls advise similar products from cosmetic manufacturers. Orly's Cuticle Concentrate, for example, is a popular choice - most say results are immediate. The INM Premium Cuticle Oil also enjoys respect and good responses - from the pluses there is a large volume, instant hydration and softening of the cuticle, from the minuses - high cost.

When caring for your nails and cuticles, you should rely on your own preferences in choosing products, and since the search for an individual, ideally suitable product can be delayed, you can try homemade mixtures of natural oils for this time.

How to use cuticle oil, you can learn from the following video.