Skin Care Tips: Page 14
Tips 326 - 350
Tip
326: Sensitive Skin Symptoms
Sensitive
skin is characterized by the burning sensation of the skin accompanied by
redness, broken capillaries and irritation. These can be brought about by
the use of inappropriate skin care products. Sensitive skin may also be
caused by an allergic reaction to a skin care product or food.
A
dermatologist can do a skin test to help determine what type of allergen is
causing the condition. This will enable the dermatologist to prescribe the
appropriate medicines to relieve any discomfort due to sensitive skin.
Tip 327:
Nail Care Practices
Nail care
is an essential practice that should be done to manage nails. The nails are
made up of the hard protein, keratin. Nails serve to protect the tips of a
person's fingers and toes from any sudden impact.
Nails also
enable the fingers to get hold of tiny items. In recent years nails have
served a more cosmetic purpose. A manicure and pedicure treatment is an
ideal routine to help maintain and care for nails.
Tip 328:
Nail Care Professional
A nail care
professional can help make sure that your nails are well kept and properly
cared for. A visit to a professional manicurist once a month can keep your
nails in good shape and looking great.
A simple
manicure and pedicure treatment at home can be done at least once a week.
This weekly treatment is necessary in order to keep nails in good condition.
Always make sure that tools are clean and free of rust to avoid infection.
Tip 329:
Nail Care Cleaning Tips
Nail care
for painted nails is necessary in order to maintain the natural beauty and
strength of nails. Take care when removing old nail polish. Make use of a
gentle polish remover to take out nail polish.
Moisten a
cotton ball with polish remover and press it gently over the old nail polish
to soften. Wipe off the nail polish with a firm hand starting from the base
to the tip of the nail. Continue doing this until the nail polish on all
nails is removed.
Tip 330:
Nail Care Shaping Tips
Nail care
tips for shaping the nails can help prevent splitting nails. Shaping the
nails can make nails look neat and beautiful but there is a proper way to do
it.
With the
use of a file or emery board, begin filing the nail from the corner to the
center of the nail in one direction. Avoid filing the nail in a seesaw
movement as it causes breakage. Use steady strokes to avoid injuring the
skin surrounding the nail.
Tip 331:
Nail Care Trimming Tips
Nail care
for proper cuticle removal is essential in knowing the proper way to manage
the cuticles.
The cuticle
is skin growing at the base of the nail. Before touching the cuticle, it is
best to soak hands in warm soapy water to make the cuticles soft and to
remove any dirt. Brush the cuticles gently with a small nailbrush while
soaking in warm soapy water. It is suggested to push the cuticle back only
if it is long and tattered.
Tip 332: Nail Care Against Infections
Nail care
can help protect the nails from possible fungal infections. Fungal
infections may result from untrimmed hangnails and loose skin at the edge of
the nail. Trim these off with small sharp scissors to avoid infections.
Infected
nails become brittle with the color turning a yellowish-white and the nail
starts to separate from the nail bed. It is best to seek medical assistance
in cases of fungal infections. A doctor can recommend an anti-fungal
medicine to help get rid of the infection.
Tip 333:
Nail Care Cleanliness Tip
Nail care cleanliness is important to help keep nails looking great. Grime
can easily get stuck underneath the nails while working with your hands.
When washing hands and nails, make use of a gentle soap and lukewarm water.
Scrub nails
gently with a nailbrush to remove stubborn dirt caught under the nails. If
you get oil on your hands and nails, use a little cleansing agent such as
swarfega or other cleansing product to remove the grease.
Tip 334:
Nail Care - Stop that Nail Biting Habit
Nail care
professionals advise strongly against nail biting. This nasty habit can
wreak havoc on the nails and could lead to serious infection if left
unchecked. Nail biting is an unattractive habit and the resulting nails are
just the same.
There are
nail care products available to help control this habit. Anti-biting nail
paint can be applied to the nails to help put a stop to a nail biting habit.
The paint tastes awful that it will curb the habit in no time at all.
Tip 335:
Nail Care Manicure Schedule
Nail care
manicures are an essential part of the nail care regimen to keep nails clean
and looking great. It is important to do a manicure once a week between
professional manicures to help maintain nails. It is best to manicure your
nails after you have taken a shower or after you have washed dishes. The
cuticles would somewhat be softened from the water exposure. Plus most of
the dirt underneath the nail would have been washed away already.
Tip 336:
Nail Care Precautions
Nail care
safety measures when using nail polish remover should never be written off.
Nail polish remover can be quite strong for your nails. The excessive use of
nail polish remover can result in dry nails. Dry nails become brittle and
are more prone to cracking and splitting. It is best to limit the use of a
nail polish remover to just once a week to prevent weakening the nail and
causing more serious damages.
Tip 337:
Nail Care Products
Nail care
products are widely in the market. Nail polish paint is used to color nails
and enhance their appearance. A clear nail polish can also be used on
unpainted nails to lock in moisture and protect nails.
A nail
polish thinner can be used to dilute nail polish that has thickened. A
sealer or topcoat is applied on top of the nail polish. This seals the nail
polish to prevent the paint from chipping.
Tip 338:
Nail Care Moisturizing
Nail care
moisturizing products like hand creams and lotions should be applied every
time after you wash your hands. Constant washing of the hands with soap and
cleanser can leave both the skin and nails dry. It is important to keep
hands and nails thoroughly moisturized to keep them looking good and feeling
soft to the touch. Before going to bed it is also important to apply oil or
moisturizing lotion to hands and nails.
Tip 339:
Nail Care - Removal of Stains
Nail care
can help remove unsightly stains that develop on the nail due to dirt,
bacteria and constant nail polish application. Nail stains can be easily
removed with water and bleach solution composed of 1 part bleach and 10
parts of water. Dip a cotton bud into the solution and rub it gently against
the stains on the nail to remove it. For stains underneath the nails, use a
toothbrush or nailbrush to mildly scrub off the stains.
Tip 340:
Nail Care Lengths Vary
Nail care
routines vary with respect to the length of the nails of a person. The type
of lifestyle a person has will greatly dictate the length of the nails.
An active
person would likely prefer having shorter nails that would require less
maintenance while others would prefer having longer nails that would require
special attention. Generally the length of the nail should be about half of
the nail bed's length that would allow for easier management.
Tip 341:
Nail Care - Vitamin Therapy
Nail care
does not require the intake of special vitamins to help keep nails healthy.
However the nails are affected by what the body consumes.
The nail
plate is only composed of 1% vitamins. But there are people who believe that
certain vitamins can help strengthen nails. Studies have shown that the
vitamin Biotin helps make nails stronger. 2.5mg of Biotin is the recommended
daily dosage.
Plus the
daily consumption of multivitamin and colloidal minerals can help promote
the growth of nails.
Tip 342:
Nail Care Health Signs
Nail care
is directly connected with the general health of the body. The color of a
person's nails often reflects the overall physical condition of the person.
A blue or purple nail color may be a sign of poor circulation.
It is
important to seek medical advice if any inexplicable nail color develops.
However certain external factors have also been known to affect nail color.
The excessive use of nail polish can stain nails yellow.
Tip 343:
Nail Care - Taking Care of Nail Polish
Nail care
products are abundant in today's market. Nail polish is the most popular
nail care product. It is widely used by women to beautify their nails. To
keep nail polish fresh and to make it last longer it is best to store them
in the refrigerator. For nail polish that has thickened, use a nail polish
thinner to thin it. When removing nail polish make sure to use non-acetone
nail polish remover to avoid drying out the nails.
Tip 344:
Nail Care for Men
Nail care
for men has become increasingly popular over the years, as more and more men
have realized the importance of maintaining healthy and clean nails. The
nails of men are generally tougher than women's and grow at a faster rate.
The nail beds of men are wider and are often more disposed to hits.
There are
also a lot of men who have manicures at professional nail salons. However
the cost of manicure for men seems to be more expensive than that of women.
Tip 345:
Nail Care to Promote Growth
Nail care
can help promote the growth of health nails. It is important to maintain a
healthy diet in order to develop strong nails. Nail growth varies for each
and every individual plus it also differs among the fingers on a hand. The
nails on the fingers tend to grow faster than the toenails. In addition,
warm climates seem to foster the growth of nails, while colder climates make
nails grow at a slower rate.
Tip 346:
Nail Care Shapes
Nail care
can help define the ideal shape for the nails of a person. Although the
shape of the nails really depends on the preference of the person. Keep in
mind that the nail shape should also match with the size of your hand along
the shape of the cuticle.
For small,
petite hands the nail shape looks best with almond-shaped nails while hands
that are big and bulky would look good with squared off nails.
Tip 347:
Nail Care - Nail Polish Removal
Nail care
should be given when removing nail polish from fingernails or toenails. Do
not peel off or scratch off nail polish. Scraping nail polish without the
use of a good nail polish remover can strip off protective cells on the
surface of the nails.
After
wiping off the nail polish with nail polish remover apply a hand lotion to
moisturize nails as nail polish removers can be strong and cause nails to
dry out.
Tip 348:
Nail Care for Cuticles
Nail care
professionals advise against removing the cuticle from the nails. The
cuticle serves as protection of the nail root against harmful germs. Never
use a metal instrument to push back the cuticle. It is best to use a cuticle
pusher with a rubber tip or a rosewood tip.
Use a
cuticle softener to make the cuticle softer before pushing it back. However
if the cuticle is dry and sticking out some minor trimming is acceptable but
do not take out the whole cuticle.
Tip 349:
Nail Care Moisturizing Products
Nail care
moisturizing products are fast becoming a popular item to help stimulate
nail growth and put an end to dry, brittle nails. Since the hands are
constantly exposed to the weather and various chemical products daily, the
nails are also become vulnerable to the same factors. Several products such
as the nail cream are specially formulated with ingredients to keep nails
thoroughly moisturized.
A daily
application of nail cream rich in amino acids can help restore the
flexibility of the nails to make it stronger.
Tip 350:
Nail Care - Protein Rich Products
Nail care
problems can be treated using a variety of nail care products. Most of these
products are formulated with protein that can help fuse together split
nails. At the same time protein rich nail care products also help strengthen
the nails.
Protein-rich products help promote the growth of nails. A regular
application of protein-rich nail care products can greatly improve the
condition of nails. This will result in stronger, more beautiful nails after
only a couple of weeks.
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