Pushing back your cuticles weekly is a good idea. Not only does this allow your nails to grow properly, but they also look longer and more well-groomed. But how exactly should you push your cuticles back? Here are the best tips. & tricks
Why would you push back cuticles?
Your cuticle is that transparent piece of thin skin between your finger and nail. Cuticles form a barrier against bacteria and fungi and therefore have an important function. However, they can sometimes become troublesome: hardening, drying out, and even cracking. You cuticles may start bleeding and there may be a a small wound can develop. But more often, your cuticles dry out, stick to your nail bed, and thus hinder nail growth. As a result, your nail can even become slightly deformed.
You can prevent this by regularly pushing back your cuticles. Moreover, your nails will look better because Pushed-back cuticles longer. It is important, however, that you know how to push your cuticles back. This delicate piece of skin needs some attention first.
How can you push back your cuticles?
You will be working on an area susceptible to bacteria and infections, so before you push back your cuticles, it is important to clean your nails thoroughly. Remove all nail polish with an acetone-free nail polish remover. This prevents small remnants of nail polish from getting under your skin, which could lead to an infection.
Next, soak your cuticles for a few minutes in a bowl of warm water and some coconut oil – which is softening and has antibacterial properties. Warm water softens your cuticles, making them easier to push back. You can also easily push back your cuticles after a warm bath or gentle shower. Using a special cuticle oil makes the skin even softer. This is how the Cuticle Softener Pen Softening due to the nourishing properties of avocado and almond oil. You apply the oil very easily to your cuticles using the stick.
Lay your hand flat and push with the lead of the pen or with the Cuticle Pusher Gently push back your cuticles. Do not apply too much pressure to prevent tearing. As soon as you are finished with all fingers, wipe your cuticles with a cotton ball.
What do you need to push back cuticles?
As soon as you start pushing back your cuticles, you need various tools:
- Acetone-free nail polish remover to clean your nails, such as the Caring Nail Polish Remover, which prevents dryness thanks to the ingredient Lanolin and leaves your nails shiny.
- With a Cuticle Peeling Gel, you loosen stuck cuticles within a minute. The peel removes loose skin, leaving your nail surface clear.
- With a softening oil, such as the Cuticle Softener Pen, you make your cuticles soft and supple. Avocado and almond oil make your cuticles more elastic and less stiff.
- The Cuticle Remover softens hard skin particles to make pushing back your nails even easier.
- A cuticle pusher is a small stick with a round, angled end. You use this angled side to gently push the cuticle back.
- To keep your cuticles soft and hydrated, apply a nourishing cream every day. The Cuticle Cream prevents your cuticles from tearing and keeps them soft and supple.
- For damaged cuticles, use the Cuticle Night Repair.This miracle pen treats minor cuts and restores dry, inflamed, and painful cuticles.