3 Home Remedies For Strong & Beautiful Nails
Experts say that nothing gives away our age like our hands do. I couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately, almost always, we pay more attention to our skin and hair (masks, special creams, expensive in-salon procedures) and forget about our fingernails, telling ourselves “I’ll get to them when I have time...” Sounds familiar?
"The hands are one of the first places where we see the signs of aging, and also the area most people neglect when it comes to skin care," says dermatologist Rhoda Narins, MD, professor of dermatology at the NYU School of Medicine in New York and the president of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
While applying some hand cream works for reducing (and masking) the dryness and dullness temporarily, hiding bad looking nails is not so easy. And because I believe many of you will agree that having strong and beautiful nails is essential for every woman, today I decided to share with you my favorite natural remedies to battle brittle nails. I promise that none of them will take you more than 3 minutes per day and the results you’ll get are worth every minute spent!
Sweet Almond Oil
Regardless of whether your nails are weak and dry because of frequent nail polish application, too much exposure to water or using aggressive household product, in all cases, daily massage with Sweet Almond Oil will give strength and shine to them. Sweet Almond Oil is rich in vitamin E, zinc, potassium, iron, some vitamins from the vitamin B complex and essential fatty acids. No wonder Sweet Almond Oil is one of the most widely used oils in the formulation of nail strengthening products.
If your nails look unhealthy, chances are the reason is mineral insufficiency. When used externally, Sweet Almond Oil can help restore the mineral balance and the vitality of your nails. Here I’d like to mention that paying attention to what you eat i.e. your diet, is just as important as topical application of plant oils (or any other product) rich in minerals and vitamins. How you nourish your body from the inside always reflects on the outside. Make sure to eat foods rich in Biotin – bananas, eggs, peanuts, oats, cheese, avocado, cauliflower, etc. But enough for that – let’ go back to the Sweet Almond Oil!
How I use it? I apply a few drops Sweet Almond Oil in my palm and start dipping my fingers until they are all soaked in this ultra-nourishing natural goodness. After that I gently massage the oil for a few minutes until absorbed (if the oil is not fully absorbed, rub your hands together – yes, it can be used as hand cream, too). I prefer to perform this ritual before bed – this way I leave the oil to do its job during the entire night and the next day my nails are shiny and hydrated.
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Vegetable Starch
As odd as it may sound, starch works wonders (I know it from my aunt who used to be a model, so… you get the point - I trust her when it comes to beauty related stuff). It strengthens the nails and softens the skin of your hands so much that you can’t stop touching them afterwards. Seriously! Silky smooth!
To be honest, I can’t explain scientifically how starch helps the nails/the skin (must be some kind of magic), but I’ve tested this many times and I always get great results.
Note: I am not the type to recommend something without trying it first. Be sure about that.
How I do it? I fill a bowl with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of starch to it. Then I soak my hands for 5 minutes (be sure not to overdo it, because you can get the opposite effect – water tends to dry out the skin, so be careful). Lastly I rinse with lukewarm water and tap dry using a cotton towel. Baby soft hands, I am telling you! A must-try recipe!
Vitamin E
When your goal is to revive your nails and improve their overall condition, the place, where you need to deliver nutrients is the nail matrix (situated right below the cuticle). When I want to really transform the appearance of my nails, in short time, I always turn to Vitamin E Oil (also great for the skin, by the way) – it softens the cuticles, makes your nails smoother and shinier and hydrates in depth. Immediate relief for dry, brittle nails! Oh, and it also increases the flexibility of your nails, making them less likely to break. What else can you ask for?
How I do it? I apply one drop of vitamin E oil on each nail and gently, with a small wooden stick, push the cuticles back in order to allow the oil to get below them. Then I proceed with 1-minute massage and I am done. Simple and effective!
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Now it's your turn - tell us in the comments below, what are your favorite, tested-and-proven-to-work natural recipes for shiny, strong nails?
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