5 easy ways to take care of your cuticles

  • If you're hoping to make your nails appear longer, you can push your cuticles back gently with a wooden orange stick instead.

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  • Soak your fingers in a bowl of warm soapy water, after five to ten minutes dry your hands and apply cuticle remover to your cuticles.

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  • If you're looking for a cheap yet effective option for moisturizing your cuticles, buy a tub of petroleum jelly and rub a generous amount into the cuticles every night before bed.

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  • Avoid using harsh soaps when washing your hands as they can cause dry cuticles.

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  • Cuticles can be pretty painful, not to forget ragged skin around the nails makes your fingers look unappealing. We bring to you ten five simple and painless ways to get rid of them.

    How to push back cuticles

    Mix 1 teaspoon of honey, 2 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of warm water. Soak your fingers in the mixture, pat dry and push back the cuticle around your nails using a cuticle stick.

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