Brittle nails - what to do?

 

The presence of cracks in the nails and their easy breaking can cause serious discomfort. Fortunately, besides commercially available products for health and nail care, there are some natural remedies for brittle nails, you can try them at home:

• Coconut oil. Coconut oil is good for nourishing weak and brittle nails. Saturated fats contained in it act as a moisturizer and can prevent some infections in the nails. To prepare a home remedy, slightly warm coconut oil, apply on the nail and massage gently for 5 minutes. This will improve circulation and maintain optimal hydration. Apply 2-3 times a day. Alternatively, you can use a mixture of ¼ cup warm coconut oil and a little lemon juice in a bowl. Every night before bed, soak your nails in the resulting mixture for 10 minutes. These recipes you can apply for several weeks until you notice results. You can add to the coconut oil and olive oil. Share this trick with your London oven cleaning experts, perhaps they also have brittle nails as a result of frequent sanitising.

• Apple vinegar. Apple vinegar contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and some vitamins which are beneficial to brittle nails. Malic acid and acetic acid help in the treatment of a variety of infections in nails. To use apple vinegar as a means to strengthen nails, mix equal amounts of unfiltered apple vinegar and water in equal parts in a small bowl. Soak nails in this solution for a few minutes, and then push the cuticles down. Apply once a day, several days in a row.

• Vitamin E. Often, among the "culprits" for brittle nails is the lack of moisture. Vitamin E oil is an excellent way to maintain hydration and strength of nails. It also helps to nourish cuticles. You can use direct capsule vitamin E. Drill it gently and apply the oil directly on the nail, best in the evening before bedtime. To improve blood circulation, massage the area of ​​the nail for about five minutes. You can apply every day for a week or two. For additional benefits, you can take vitamin E capsules orally too. By the way, after you finish your end of tenancy cleaning London, you can try all these methods in order to heal your nails.

Now you know what to do in case you have brittle nails. Good luck!