How to choose and use cuticle softeners?
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The well-groomed look of women's pens is always in fashion and attracts the eyes of not only the weak half of humanity, but also men. A manicure is necessary for both aged ladies and girls. Moreover, in recent years, manicure is an absolutely painless and safe procedure, since in order to remove the cuticle, some special preparations are used, and circumcision with scissors and tweezers is a thing of the past.
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Peculiarities
Remover - this name has a means for painless cuticle removal. Its consistency depends on the composition: it can look like a cream, gel or solution. You can divide removers into several varieties, which will be discussed below.
- Acid remover. The components in this product have an aggressive effect on the cuticle, so a few minutes under the influence of acids will be enough to rid the nail of old skin. Such funds are usually only used in salons, and they are professional.
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- Alkaline. Such cuticle softeners can be used at home, since the alkaline version is much milder than the acid one. However, it is worth noting that it will take much more time for its action than for a similar drug with acid in the composition.
- Mineral. This moisturizing gel is perfect for maintaining the cuticle that has already been treated. The agent works very gently, making the surface much softer. It contains minerals, useful additives that give the nail plate and the skin around it a radiant and healthy look.
- Oil. This softener is suitable for very sensitive skin and is used for frequent cuticle treatments.After treatment with an oil remover, the skin is easily removed, and the nails look nice and well-groomed.
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A powerful remover should be used very carefully, as if used incorrectly, it can damage and irritate the skin around the nail and the cuticle itself.
It is necessary to very carefully follow the advice indicated in the instructions, and monitor the accuracy and time of application of the drug. After the expiration date, the remover should be carefully removed.
Perhaps the most popular and well-known products are those containing various oils and natural softening additives.
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How to use?
Below is the a step-by-step guide to using the remover.
- First of all, you should get rid of the past manicure and give the necessary shape to the nails.
- Then you need to wash your hands well.
- After that, it is necessary to test for the sensitivity of the dense skin. To do this, the remover needs to be placed on the nail film of one finger and wait until a certain amount of time has passed. If there is no reaction, then you can safely use this tool further.
- Using a special stick, smear the preparation equally over the cuticles.
- The remover is gently spread with a stick around the nail plate.
- Then, using a pusher, it is necessary to move the coarse skin and film on the nail, and remove the product with a napkin along with the cells of dead skin.
- After the manicure is finished, you need to treat your hands well: apply cosmetic oil to the cuticle area, and any nourishing cream on your hands.
- This procedure is contraindicated for people prone to allergies, as well as in the case when dry skin or there are wounds and cuts in the cuticle area.
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How to choose?
In pharmacies, there are a large number of tools that help to remove the cuticle without tweezers and scissors, while choosing one drug for regular use at home is very difficult.
All removers can be divided into two main groups: salon products and products that can be used at home. Salon products have a rather high price, and they contain a lot of aggressive substances. For home use, it is recommended to choose tubes with the abbreviation A. N. A. First of all, you should carefully examine the packaging - it is better to give preference to a tube with a brush or with a small nose. Using it, the drug can be applied more accurately.
You should also carefully check the composition. It is necessary to choose a drug that does not contain harmful fillers, but only minerals, vitamins and oil.
It can easily act on the skin near the nail plate, while making it softer.
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How to make it yourself?
To make a homemade remedy for quickly removing rough skin, you need the most common ingredients.
The compositions, the preparation of which is described below, help well to soften the skin around the nail.
- Take 2 tablespoons of cream (20% fat) and add half a teaspoon of lavender oil to it. The resulting mass must be mixed and rubbed into the cuticle. This drug works wonderfully on the skin around the nails.
- To prepare the second composition, you will need to take 2 tablespoons of wheat germ oil and 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil. The mass should be thoroughly mixed in one container and stored in a well-closed bottle.
- To prepare another drug, you need to take 20 ml of castor oil and mix with 7 drops of iodine. The mass is well mixed and spread on a dense cuticle, waiting for the drug to be completely absorbed into it.
- A baking soda bath will easily help to cope with rough skin around the nails. To do this, take 250 g of warm water and stir 30 g of starch and 15 g of baking soda or salt in it. It is also recommended to add olive oil and heat the mixture to an acceptable temperature.You should lower your fingers into it so that the cuticle is covered with a solution for 10 minutes.
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Reviews
The reviews of many girls confirm that a remover is a tool that is necessary for a neat and beautiful manicure. A correctly selected option will help not only to easily and quickly remove the cuticle, but also to well saturate the skin around the nail plate.
Modern cuticle removers are distinguished by the fact that they do not spoil the nails., are fast acting, do not cause allergies and do not have an unpleasant odor. In addition, the remover is consumed very sparingly, so a small bottle is enough for several procedures, while the price of such a tool is very affordable.
According to customer reviews, such a tool is easier to purchase on the Internet than in retail. Many girls praise Kapous cuticle remover liquid, which effectively removes rough areas and film on the nails.
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How to properly remove the cuticle with a remover, see the video.