Don't Cut Your Cuticles - Use a Cuticle Stick!
Long Cuticles hanging out over fingernails.
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At
times, your cuticles can protrude and hang out on your fingernails. If
this happens, do not be tempted to cut them. Many people think that
cutting their cuticle skin will allow growth of a new one that looks better.
However, this is not true because these nail structures are there for a reason.
What is a Cuticle?
Cuticles provide a protective cover for your nail matrix which is the area of
your fingernails or toenails that grows. Cuticle skin is a seal that
prevents water and germs from getting into the fold between the skin and your
nails. If you cut this part of the skin, it means that you break the fold
that protects your nail matrix.
Water and germs may penetrate and enter your body. If germs enter your
skin through the exposed fold, they can cause infections like paronychia (as
shown below). Bacterial infections can hamper the natural growth of your
fingernails. Besides, when you cut your cuticles, you can cause other
problems to your nails including the appearance of white spots, ridges, and
white lines.
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Improperly treated cuticles causes
paronychia. |
Cuticles are meant to be soft and when you cut them, it could lead to
hardening and the development of fractures. Cutting increases the ability of the
cuticle skin to split off and this may create more problems. The best way to
handle your cuticles is to gently push them back with a cuticle stick . Learning
how to properly use a cuticle stick will ensure that your cuticles will be in
tip top shape..
Cuticle Maintenance
Pushing does not hurt you at all, and will allow your cuticles to sit atop
the nail matrix properly. However, if they are dry and showing signs of cracks,
you may first have to treat them with oil before you push them back.
Applying cuticle oil
helps by moistening the cuticle skin thus restoring its
smoothness and elasticity. For best results, apply the oil right after you get
out of the shower while the cuticles are wet. Moisturizers tend to penetrate the
skin easily when it is wet.
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Don't Cut Your Cuticles - Use a Cuticle Stick!
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. Learning
how to properly use a cuticle stick will ensure that your cuticles will be in
tip top shape..
helps by moistening the cuticle skin thus restoring its
smoothness and elasticity. For best results, apply the oil right after you get
out of the shower while the cuticles are wet. Moisturizers tend to penetrate the
skin easily when it is wet. 
