How to whiten your nails?

Every woman dreams of beautiful and well-groomed hands. However, with frequent use of varnishes and lack of nail care, the nail plate begins to turn yellow and acquire an ugly shade. First of all, you need to establish the cause of the formation of such a defect, and then choose the most correct way to deal with this problem.

Our body speaks about the state of our health and about diseases, if any. The yellowness of the nails can indicate both cosmetic problems and speak of serious illnesses.

The main causes of discoloration on nails:

• The color change can be influenced by smoking and other addictions. Nicotine has a detrimental effect on the lungs, heart, significantly changes the condition of nails and hair for the worse. If you quit smoking, the skin will gradually begin to restore its elasticity, and the ugly color of the nails will acquire a natural shade.
• With frequent use of classic varnish or extension, the general condition of the nails can significantly deteriorate. The use of low-quality products with acetone in the composition has an extremely negative effect on the human body. Dark shades of classic varnishes can change the color of the nail plate. It's best to use quality products from trusted brands. Do not use dried foods, dilute them. It is important to give your hands a rest and not to use decorative means at this time.
• With a fungus on the nails, not only the shade of the nails is subject to change, but also their structure. The nail becomes thicker, rougher and flakes off the skin. The process is accompanied by a bad fragrance and tarnishing of the nails.

• The use of chemicals and various fertilizers can change the color of the nails.Many women are in the habit of washing dishes, floors or working in their summer cottage without special protective equipment. Certain foods in the cooking process also affect discoloration.
• Lack of vitamins, iron or zinc affects the shade of the nails. It is necessary to adjust the diet, add more vitamins and minerals to it. It is important to eat a variety of foods.
• Medicines, antibiotics. In this case, at the end of the course of treatment, the nail plates themselves will acquire a normal shade.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and diabetes mellitus can affect the shade of the nail plates.
• Prolonged exposure to the sun and frequent visits to the solarium, abuse of black coffee and tea can cause this effect.

To restore the original appearance of the nails, it is recommended to use special products. They are great for use at home or in specialist salons.

The most famous products:

• Varnish. It is applied directly to the nails after manicure, it is a very simple and easy-to-use tool. In addition to whitening, some varnishes help to strengthen the nail enamel, protect against adverse external influences.
• Whitening pencil. It contains chalk and white clay and has an immediate but short-term effect. After washing your hands, the pencil is completely washed off. This tool is indispensable if you need to quickly whiten your nails at home.
• Special whitening powder. It is enough to dissolve it in a small amount of warm water, the procedure must be performed daily, in a course.
• Special masks. It is necessary to apply the mask to the nails and wait until it becomes transparent.

There are many popular ways to whiten your nails at home. They are recognized by many experts as being effective against yellow nails.

Denture cleaning products are very popular.

Recommendations for use:

• stir 3 tablets in 100 ml of water, keep nails for 5 to 7 minutes;
• if the effect of the use of pills is mild, then after 6 hours, you can repeat the procedure;
• it is recommended to use this method once every 14 days.

Glycerin whitens nails well and has a softening effect.

Method of use:

• the skin around the nails must be lubricated in advance with a nourishing cream with a dense coating;
• 20 ml of hydrogen peroxide and 100 ml of glycerin are mixed in a clean container, in the resulting composition you need to hold your hands for about half an hour;
• hands should be wiped off with a paper towel and washed with liquid soap.

Tooth paste with whitening effect.

Application Tips:

• for the procedure, you must prepare a toothbrush with soft bristles, paste and cotton or silicone gloves;
• in gloves, you need to cut holes for nails, and glue the cuticle area with tape or electrical tape;
• a small amount of the paste is squeezed onto the brush and rubbed into the nails with massaging movements without touching the skin;
• you need to massage the nails for about 10 minutes, then remove the remnants of the toothpaste with cold water;
• an alternative option is a bleaching powder, it has a lower cost, but has a high efficiency;
• it is recommended to use this method no more than 1 time in 7 days.

Chlorhexidine is often used to whiten nail plates.

How to use:

• in a clean container you need to dilute 50 gr. baking soda and 30 ml of the drug;
• the composition is thoroughly mixed and applied to the nails, then wrapped in a dense layer of cling film;
• the mixture must be kept on the nails for 5 minutes;
• the remains of the composition are removed with paper napkins;
• whitening can be repeated after 6 hours if the desired effect has not been achieved;
• the procedure is recommended to be done every other day.

Bleach is a very aggressive method that is recommended to be used in the most extreme situation. It is believed that this is the most extreme method of dealing with yellow nails. It is worth resorting to it when other methods are no longer able to cope with the problem:

• 30 gr. bleaching powder must be diluted with water to a dense consistency;
• holes must be made in rubber gloves, in accordance with the size of the nails;
• after the gloves are put on, they must be tightly fixed on the hand with electrical tape;
• it is necessary to apply the product with a toothbrush, massaging movements;
• the procedure is performed no more than 120 seconds;
• remove with cold water and laundry soap;
• after the procedure, you need to apply a nourishing cream to your hands.

Lemon is the most popular nail whitening product. There are a huge number of recipes using lemon. Effective ways:

• 2 citrus need to be cut and nails immersed in them for 10 minutes;
• this procedure can be repeated no more than 1 time per week;
• squeezing citrus juice into a small container is allowed;
• after the juice is infused, you can rub it into your nails;
• it is recommended to carry out the procedure no more than 2 times a day and no more than 5 days a week.

Fresh strawberries can also help deal with this problem:

• chop the berries in a blender and pour the resulting mass into a shallow cup;
• hands must be immersed in the prepared composition, and kept for 30 to 60 minutes;
• such whitening can be performed daily;
• to soften the cuticle and skin rolls around the nail, you can add a little olive or corn oil to the berries.

You can use 9% table vinegar or apple cider vinegar to prepare the mixture.

How to use:

• combine 35 ml of vinegar, 30 ml of warm water and 2 tsp. Sahara;
• all ingredients must be thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained;
• keeping your fingers in this solution is recommended for 7 minutes;
• after the procedure, wash your hands well, use a moisturizer or balm;
• this method can be used no more than 2 times a week.

Chamomile is also a popular and budget-friendly nail whitening product. It is better to use a product that is sold in the pharmacy chain as follows:

• you need to take 40 gr. chamomile flowers, pour a glass of boiling water over them, leave for 25 minutes;
• dip your fingers into the solution for 30 minutes;
• to enhance the effect, you can add eucalyptus, sage or birch bark;
• additional ingredients are recommended to add 4 teaspoons;
• this procedure can be carried out no more than 4 times a week.

Potatoes are a natural remedy for removing slight yellowing on nails.

Mode of application:

• grate the potatoes on a fine grater or pass it through a meat grinder, you do not need to peel the peel;
• half a glass of kefir should be added to the container to the ground potatoes;
• keep your hands in the resulting composition every day.

Soda is also a widely known and readily available nail whitening product. Every housewife has it, it helps to perfectly cope with such a defect.

How to apply:

• in a clean container, thoroughly mix 50 gr. soda and 25 ml of hydrogen peroxide 3%, until a mass of medium density is formed;
• with the prepared product, you need to cover the nails and wrap them in foil or cling film;
• in this composition, the hands should be 30 minutes;
• after the specified time, you need to massage your nails for another 5 minutes and wash your hands.

Sea salt is ideal for whitening nail plates.

Mode of application:

• add sea salt and a glass of hot water to a clean container;
• when the granules dissolve, we put our hands in the solution for 30 minutes;
• if the salt begins to pinch under the nails, it is better to reduce the time by 2 times;
• you can repeat the procedure no more than once a week.

Means for baking muffins.

Apply as follows:

• in a clean container you need to mix 20 gr. baking powder and 20 gr. citric acid, mix thoroughly and dilute with water to a pasty consistency;
• the product must be applied to the nails with a thick layer, and cover the composition with a paper napkin on top;
• in the resulting composition, hands must be kept for 15 minutes, and then rinse everything off with warm water;
• this procedure is allowed to be carried out once every 5 days.

An excellent natural remedy for whitening nail plates is obtained from parsley.

Cooking method:

• 100 g fresh herbs and half a cucumber must be ground in a blender;
• Transfer the resulting composition to a clean plate and add 2 tbsp. spoons of honey;
• hands should be in such a mixture for 20 minutes;
• this procedure is recommended to be repeated 3 times a week.

Milk is an original and affordable product for whitening nails. This method was used in ancient Egypt.

Cooking method:

• 100 ml of cream or milk is warmed to room temperature;
• in warmed cream or milk, you need to dip your fingers for half an hour;
• this procedure is recommended to be performed every 7 days.

If yellowness appears on the nails, then the following rules should be observed:

• monitor hygiene when performing a manicure, all instruments must be thoroughly disinfected;
• if the nails are damaged, it is recommended to immediately treat the wound with peroxide;
• do not use cheap varnishes;
• it is recommended not to abuse tobacco, coffee and black tea;
• it is recommended to take a break from using varnish or gel polish;
• if the problem is not eliminated by folk methods and special means, you must consult a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination.

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