It is not uncommon that your nail polish may find its way on your skin while you are doing a manicure or pedicure. Your nail polish remover may just be the easiest solution for the spill, but it is not the best thing to have on your skin. Your regular nail polish is formulated to contain acetone that can dry and result in skin fungus. Your best option would be one of these natural nail polish removers.

1. No-acetone nail polish remover. Fortunately, there are nail polish remover brands that have been made without acetone. You can dip the cotton-covered edge of an orange stick or a cotton swab on the formula and wipe the stains off your skin. Once done, apply some cuticle oil, cream or jelly on the skin to naturally hydrate the skin as well as the nails.

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The chilly climate is close by. You know you have to adjust your skin care routine to help shield it from wind and cold. Yet, did you realize that your nails require exceptional care amid the winter too? Other than the typical guilty causes: doing the dishes, having a hot bath, utilizing liquor based sanitizers and polish removers, indoor heat lamp, the wind and the cold would all be able to dry out your nails, making them peel, chip and break.

Your nails require dampness to remain solid. While applying lotion after your shower, try to do the same to your cuticles and nails. On the off chance that you are wearing nail polish, rub the lotion on your cuticle and on your fingertips behind your nails. As you apply lotion after you wash your hands, keep in mind to saturate your nails too. Purchase lotions with lactic acids, phospholipids and urea.

Keep lotions in various areas around the house. Regardless of where you will be, there will always been the need to apply cream.

Use moisturizers that are non-scented. These can really dry your nails and skin. You should rather use a scent free lotion.

Once every week, dip your nails warm water (not hot) for and no more 10 minutes. At that point apply cuticle oil, olive or Vaseline oil on your cuticles and nails. Wear a couple of cotton gloves for around 60 minutes (or do this just before you sleep and wear them till morning) to give your nails time to absorb up the oil. You could also apply some oil to your nails before you take a shower and massaged them while showering.

Apply lip balm when outside to help secure cuticle. If your cuticles are dry, they can split or, peel. To prevent this, always apply lip balm on your cuticle for protection.

Put on gloves when you’re outside. The dry wind and air can remove the dampness from your nails. To maintain this dampness, endeavour to wear gloves when you’re outside.

Search for nail polish removers that will not dry up your nails as DND nail polish and Kiara Sky nails… Acetone is guilty of this so try to limit your acetone use to at least once a week.

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