Many people suffer from dry, cracked skin surrounding their nails due to things like cold, dry weather and biting their nails. Along with biting their nails, sometimes people even bite the skin surrounding their nail. This can lead to painful rips and tears that have the potential to become infected. Thankfully, dry, cracked, and ripped skin around the nail can be repaired by following a few easy steps to ensure your hands stay groomed and moisturized.
01 : yogurt isn’t good just for your digestion .
tub of Greek yogurt + scoop out 1 to 2 tablespoons into your hand. Massage the yogurt over your hands thoroughly, concentrating on any areas that are especially dry and cracked.
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Wrap your hands in a towel, or slip a plastic storage bag over each hand. Leave the yogurt on for five to 10 minutes to allow the lactic acid to gently ex-foliate dead skin cells.
02 : just water and soap-free cleanser needed next .
Remove the towel or plastic bags and rinse your hands using lukewarm water. Use a soap-free cleanser to remove any greasy residue, if necessary.
03 : raw honey , olive oil .. and aloe Vera juice … but don’t eat yet 😉 .
Fill a bowl with 1 teaspoon each of raw honey, olive oil and aloe vera juice. Use raw honey, which is unfiltered and often has a cloudy appearance or sediment in the bottom.
Stir the ingredients well using a whisk to ensure that they are well-blended.
Insert a cotton swab into the bowl until it is saturated. Rub the cotton swab lightly over the skin around each finger until all cracked and dry areas are covered. Or dip your fingertips into the bowl until they are covered with oil, then remove them.
Gently massage the skin around each nail for about a minute to work the oil into the skin and soften the dry areas.
04 : you know what comes next .. GLOVES.
Put on a pair of cotton gloves to keep the oil near the skin. Leave the gloves on overnight and remove them the following morning.
05 : aaaand .. repeat .
Repeat the treatment at least three times a week or every night until the cracks subside.
06: extra extra .
Drink water to stay hydrated, because even light dehydration can contribute to dry skin. Avoid washing your hands with soap, which will further dry out the skin. Instead, opt for a cream-based soap-free hand wash, which won’t strip out moisture.
