Cuticle oil

A beautiful manicure can never be imagined without a healthy cuticle. The dermis around the base of the nail has a protective function: it prevents from infections and injuries. Dehydrated cuticle can cause additional layering on the nail, and the inflamed, growing into the nail, can significantly slow down the growth and thin the plate. In addition, it causes injury to the nail when it grows. Therefore, the cuticle must be cared for. With the help of oils you can make your nails smooth and smooth, and your skin healthy and well-groomed.

The rim of the nail base is called the cuticle. It consists of dead tissue and serves as a natural barrier to infections, fungi and other nail infections. With avitaminosis 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 the dermis - the dead (that grows on the nail and does not have sensitivity) and live, which begins at the very base.

The cuticle can be removed in several ways: cut to the base or simply offset 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 growth of the cuticle into the claw is much faster.

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

The cuticle suffers, first of all, from household chemicals (starts to crack), beriberi and dehydration. Therefore, it is necessary to saturate it with moisture and useful substances - and oils are best suited for this. There are excellent analogues of the mechanical removal of the stratum corneum - oil means that even eliminate inflammation and serve the overall healing of the cuticle.

For example, liquid peach oil, perfect 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, to nourish or moisturize it, as well as to preserve the 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 of care for the pens and cuticle;
• cost savings. It is not necessary to think that natural oils, possessing an economical price, are not able to restore and care for the cuticle, as professional expensive products. This is the main advantage - a completely natural composition and cost;
• restoration of functions - thanks to the natural components of oil extracts, the skin at the base of the nail is moistened and heals as soon as possible. Due to what is eliminated the need for its removal;
• gentle care. With the help of oils, you can not only restore the cuticle and its proper growth, but also feed it daily. So the skin of the cuticle will not crack, grow on the nail and become inflamed.

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

• professional type. Special products from manufacturers, whose composition is selected as harmoniously as possible. They are sold in bottles with an applicator (there is oil in it) or with a brush. Sometimes products are produced in the form of a stick to simplify daily use. On the bottle is always indicated the main effect of the drug;
• natural composition. Cosmetic oil extracts that can be found in the pharmacy and stores. To saturate the nails and cuticle with beneficial substances, oils of a saturated type are suitable.

Natural remedies that care for the cuticle:

• apricot best moisturize the skin. The extract can be used as a base, and be part of mixtures. It not only nourishes the dermis with moisture, but also regenerates the upper layer. In addition, it is a hypoallergenic agent, therefore it is most often used before manicure;
• orange used to remove the cornified layer of the cuticle and soften the nail plate. Orange essential oil has an invigorating scent, but can only be used in combination with cosmetic bases. It can be replaced by lemon extract;
• argan - this 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 eliminate burrs and cracks;
• grape seed oil - a common type of deep moisture. The biggest advantage is the presence of vitamin E in it. It is used to improve the nails in the salon;
• jojoba. Extract that protects the cuticle from damage. On a consistence reminds liquid wax. It nourishes 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 heals minor damages and inflammations, softens burrs. Coconut 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 of the cuticle. Promotes the regeneration of skin tissue;
• 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 problem of exfoliation of the nails, burrs and dehydration of the dermis;
• tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Dries up inflammations. Since the cosmetic can be used with only a few drops of tea tree ether, it is better to use soft concentrates like peach or olive for the base.
• burdock used to saturate the cuticle with rare minerals and acids. Suitable for restoration of nail plates after shellac.

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

• pick oil to your liking.Remember that you need to mix them in the right proportions, where the base oils should be an order of magnitude more than the essential. You can use, for example, jojoba oil (10 ml) and almonds - 5-8 ml. You can also blend grape seed extract;
• in the composition it is better to use lemon ether, as it strengthens the nails and gives them a beautiful, even shine. The proportions in this case are 1 to 5. Where the fifth part of the air falls on one part of the base;
• You should also use the liquid from the capsules of vitamin E and A. This product is sold in a pharmacy as a food additive;
• Pour the resulting composition into a glass bottle and put it in a dark, cool place.

And in order not to aggravate the 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: one or two drops of ether concentrate should be added to five milliliters of base oils;
• if necessary, the measurement of the composition in grams, you can use the pipette;
• natural formulations can be used for about three months. For this period 15 ml of funds are enough;
• Before applying oils, you should check your skin for fungal diseases.

Before oil treatment, you must first clean the nails and prepare the cuticle. To do this, use a special bath for the hands. 15-20 minutes is enough.

When using cuticle oils, it is necessary to remember about strict restrictions in use:

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

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

Enjoying excellent reviews, the Orly brand represents Cuticle Oil, an oil concentrate for Cuticle Oil with an invigorating orange smell. The citrus scent is only a small bonus to many of the properties of the drug. Orange flower extract moisturizes the dermis, and jojoba and olive oils in the base help to deeply nourish the nail plate, providing strengthening and restoring the surface.

The Creative Nail Design brand produces Solar Oil, which includes oil squeezing of jojoba, almond concentrate, tocopherol and rice bran extract. Using 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 the nails. This drug is best used before bedtime, putting on the entire surface of the nail and dermis on the rim.

Professional brand from the 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 apricot kernel oil is combined with jojoba extract and vitamin kit.

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

The remedy from this brand is composed of 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 counterpart from Jess Nail.

Domix Caring Cuticle Fluid is a tool that, thanks to its 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 produced in the form of a stick and is used as an analogue of the machining of the cuticle. Nutrients in a short time restore oxygen exchange, saturate the skin with moisture and prevent the occurrence of fungi.

It is a remedy that must necessarily be present in the grooming set of each girl with dry skin of the hands and damaged marigolds. Rosemary oil strengthens the plate, and shea butter is able to moisturize and nourish the nail plate.

Manufacturers offer a whole series of fortified oils with different 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.

The producers of INM use the golden rule as a basis: more means better. The bottle is available on the market with a volume of 120 ml. The tool includes in the composition of the extract of cotton, jojoba, aloe vera and almonds.

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 the cuticle and marigold, 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 agnails, strengthen and accelerate the growth of nails.

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

Increasingly, girls use oils as a way to nourish and moisturize the cuticle. 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-made mixes are an indispensable tool on the road, traveling or on 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.

It is said that in order to prevent such consequences, it is necessary to experiment with the main components for a long time. Sometimes, after all, girls recommend similar products from cosmetic manufacturers.For example, Orly cuticle concentrate is popular - according to most, the result is immediately visible. INM Premium Cuticle Oil is also a well-respected and good response - one of the advantages is a large volume, instant hydration and softening of the cuticle, and one of the disadvantages is the high cost.

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

You can find out how to use cuticle oil in the following video.