FAQ: How Do I Fix Dry Skin Around My Nails?
Cuticles are like calendars: Every year, when summer peaces out and fall makes its comeback, the skin on our hands and around our nails starts to look and feel dry and rough.
Since we can probably all agree that raggedy nails are not a great look, we’re taking this time as an opportunity to prep and reset.
We’re bringing you the best advice and products for restoring moisture to dry skin and cuticles. Read on for our roundup of expert nail care recommendations and wave goodbye to dry, sad hands.
The Prob: Parched cuticles.
Factors like cold, dry weather, frequently using hand sanitizer, and repeated hand-washing—to say nothing of nail biting—can really take a toll on this delicate skin.
The Solve: Lasting hydration can counter the effects of all of the above. Go for the most emollient solution you can…typically something oil-based, be it coconut oil or a product intended for cuticle repair.
The Fix: Nourishing Cuticle Oil. Made from a blend of natural oils including sweet almond, jojoba, and rice bran, our rich but lightweight formulation can be used throughout the day to impart the moisture your cuticles need to fray less. Massage in a few drops while you’re sitting at your desk or at the sink after washing your hands.
The Prob: Cuticles that need to go.
Sometimes, that skin surrounding your nails isn’t just dry; it’s dead. How do you know? When moisturizing cuticle treatments don’t make the slightest difference.
The Solve: Get rid of flaky, desiccated tissue once a week using a cuticle pusher (find out exactly how to wield one in our step-by-step guide), followed by a nail scrub.
The Fix: Soft Touch Nail Scrub. Less risky than cutting your cuticles, this exfoliator in a bottle smooths away rough, ragged cuticles using silica microparticles and alpha hydroxy acids. Massage it on for 15 seconds, then rinse. It’s so gentle, you can even use it while manicured.
The Prob: Dry hands.
To be honest, it would probably be easier to list things that don't cause your hands to look all wrinkly. From the weather and environmental considerations to detergents, your diet, and skin conditions, hands are quick to reflect our stressors.
The Solve: Used regularly, an intensive hand cream can help replace lost moisture. Leave a favorite hand cream within sight by your bedside, in the kitchen, or at your desk to help you remember to apply it early and often.
The Fix: Moisture Renew Hand Serum. Our five-star, ultra-rich treatment loaded with shea butter and glycerin restores even the driest hands by deploying emollients and botanicals in the form of a serum—a light, silky formula that sinks in fast. Even rough, tight hands will feel immediate relief.
The Prob: Dry nails.
As we get older, our nails tend to become brittle. This then gets compounded by cold weather, hand washing, exposure to chemicals—you know, things that are typically tough to avoid while living life.
The Solve: Luckily, moisture can be reintroduced into your nails topically. Look for a product that’s targeted not just to hands in general but to nails in particular with ingredients like oils, Vitamin E, and biotin.
The Fix: Restorative Nail Cream. Our fortifying and fast-absorbing cream penetrates the nail for a luxe, deep infusion, giving you back control over cracked or damaged nails. Use it a few times per week during the day, or with the included pair of gloves for a spa-inspired overnight treat.
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