Blue Cross Cuticle Remover 6fl oz

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The cuticle is the layer of skin at the bottom of your nails and its "primary purpose is to protect the nail," explains Jin Soon Choi, expert manicurist and founer of JINsoon. It's important to keep the cuticle healthy and intact, which can mean removing the excess build-up of skin that occurs. Enter cuticle removers. "These products r emove that thin layer of dead skin by dissolving it or physically getting rid of it," Choi says. Are cuticle removers safe? While you may think the nail color is the most important part of a perfect manicure, we're here to fill you in on a little known secret: It's all about the the cuticles. Giving your cuticles the proper TLC — whether in the salon or at home – is critical to keeping your nails and the surrounding skin healthy and looking, well, polished.

Just take 1 tablespoon of baking soda and add 1 tablespoon of honey and stir into a paste. Then apply the paste on your cuticles and let it rest for 30 seconds. Then use a cuticle remover to push and shape your cuticles.Baking soda is an affordable and natural exfoliant that can be used to soften your cuticles to make them easier to remove. Citation. A cuticle oil pen contains specially formulated oil to promote both nail and cuticle health and it comes in a portable and easy to use applicator. Now baking soda will also make your cuticles extra dry so I recommend using it in conjunction with honey which acts as a moisturizer. But baking soda can be used by itself. Citation. You see each one of your cuticles grows at a different pace for each one of your nails. Some grow out more whilst some are pointed and even shaped differently. Now by making them all even gives you a neater appearance. Blue Cross contains potassium hydroxide to help break down the dead cuticle skin cells making them easier to push down. Blue cross also contains lanolin oil to moisturize your skin and decrease the potency of the potassium hydroxide. How To Apply

Now if you don’t want to use a store-bought cuticle remover you can use a combination of oil, soap, and water to soften your cuticles which makes them easier to remove.You see your cuticles are used to seal off and protect the nail matrix, which is the part deeper into the cuticles, that is responsible for nail growth. Citation. They are one of the most popular and effective ways to tend to your cuticles at home. How Does a Cuticle Remover Work Firstly apply the lotion on and around your cuticles, you can apply it by using the applicator that it comes with. So if you have an acne face wash that contains Salicylic acid you can apply some to your cuticles and let it soak in for 30 seconds then use your hands to vigorously wash it. Finally, apply some oil and use your cuticle pusher to shape up your cuticles. Now if you dont have lemon juice you can use apple cider vinegar. Which contains acetic acid that also weakens the cuticle skin making them easier to remove.

These work by breaking the bonds of the cuticle skin cells which makes them easier to push down and remove. They contain chemicals such as glycolic acid and lactic acid. To counter this I recommend using one with some form of moisturizer built-in or you can apply cuticle oil after removing your cuticles. I recommend pushing your nails into the lemon and letting it soak for 30 seconds then apply some oil and then use a cuticle pusher to neaten up your cuticles. 4- Apple Cider Vinegar The thin transparent cuticle tissue on your nails can actually absorb the dyes in your nail polish. And by absorbing the dyes dims the color of your polish making it lighter than it is supposed to be. 3- Makes Your Nail Polish Last Longer

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Both lemon juice and apple cider vinegar also kill any bacteria or microbes on your cuticles which will help to prevent any infection from forming. 5- Use an Exfoliant (Face Wash) One of the biggest mistakes that a lot of people make when tending to their cuticles is that they cut and actually remove all of it.

Each brand would be applied and used a bit differently. So you should follow the instructions on how to use that specific brand of cuticle remover. The most effective brands of cuticle removers contain either Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide. These chemicals work by dissolving the dead cuticle tissue on the nails. Citation. Cuticle removers. These are products that typically sit on the skin to slough off dead skin without needing the help of manual tools or trimming. Additionally, if you apply your polishes over the thin transparent part of the cuticle found on your nails, it would give your polish a slight bumpy look and feel. 2- Allows your Nail Polish to Look Brighter

One of the best ways to make and keep your cuticles looking strong and healthy is to keep them well-nourished and hydrated. Lemon contains citric acid which can be used to weaken your cuticle skin cells allowing them to be easily removed. Exfoliants are special chemicals used to remove dead skin cells. They are found in acne treatments, face washes, and other skin treatments. Now once you apply the oil you can use your cuticle pusher to gently push and neaten up your cuticles. But the brand that I use and recommend is Blue Cross, they are very effective and yet not overly potent to damage your nails or cuticle.