Where's the cuticle and What can it do?

The cuticle is a layer of clear skin located along the bottom edge of your finger or toe. This area is known as the nail bed. The cuticle function is to protect new nails from bacteria when they grow out from the nail root.

The area around the cuticle is delicate. It can get dry, damaged, and infected. It’s important to care for the entire nail area and keep it clean so that your nails stay healthy.

Illustration of the cuticle and nail

What is unhealthy nails?

Some common nail growth issues include:

• changes in color

• changes in thickness or shape

• separation of the nail from the surrounding skin

• bleeding

• swelling or pain around the nails

• slow-growing nails

• Cracked or peeling cuticles

The area around the nail bed is very delicate. It's common for cuticles to crack or peel. You can use cuticle oil or moisturizer to hydrate them. It’s safe to apply daily.

How can you prevent cuticle damage?

Avoid picking at your cuticle. If you have a hangnail, carefully remove it with tweezers or clippers, instead of ripping it out or biting it off.

Also limit your use of harsh nail polishes and removers. 

Use a cuticle oil in daily routine

Cuticle oil

usage method

Rotate the other end of the brush, the liquid will flow out to the brush, and then apply it on the nail surface. Massage gently with your fingers.

benefits

Vitamins are very beneficial to nails, which can make fragile nails strong and promote the production of keratin, thereby accelerating the growth of healthy nails. Plant essential oils can moisturize the nails or the skin on the edges, making them more moisturized and shiny , At the same time, it plays an isolation role, reducing the damage of nail polish and other chemicals to the nail surface. With long-term use, the nail surface is smooth and the fingertips are free from barbs.