Do you have weak or brittle nails? Like the hands, the nails suffer from external aggressions, break, open, and can even become so fragile that it is impossible to keep them long. If you have this problem do not hesitate to try any of these simple, fast and cheap natural remedies to wear perfect nails.
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| Home remedies to strengthen nails |
Why they break
Fragile or brittle nails are often the normal result of aging, but they can also be due to certain diseases and conditions such as anemia, fungus, eczema, hypothyroidism, iron deficiency, psoriasis or tuberculosis. They can also be indicative of a nutritional deficiency.
How to end nail fungus
Good nutrition
For proper formation and development, nails need keratin, a good amount of vitamins, mainly A, B, and C, minerals, such as zinc, iron, iodine and calcium, and sulfur amino acids, present in proteins of plant and animal origin. Try the following options to take care of your health and strengthen them:
1. Garlic
Despite not having a pleasant aroma, adding chopped garlic pieces to the enamel or rubbing it directly on the nails, it is one of the most popular home remedies to strengthen them and help them grow. This is because it produces a chemical called allicin, which gives it the majority of its medicinal properties and effects.
2. Onion
Again we find food with an unpleasant smell that can make you cry, but it is a wonderful remedy for stronger nails. Onion is rich in zinc, a mineral that would help strengthen them and prevent the appearance of spots, while the sulfur it contains would stimulate the production of keratin, a fundamental protein for nails.
3. Lemon
Enamel removers often dry out the nails and kill their natural shine. The solution? Lemon juice. To include it in the routine of the care of the nails, it would contribute to strengthen and reinforce them, you just have to squeeze a unit, dip its juice in cotton and apply on each one. After letting it dry, rinse with warm water.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera or aloe vera is an indispensable part of the home remedies kit and has a long medicinal tradition. The gel obtained from this plant contains several active ingredients that would help the regeneration and strengthening of the nails. You can apply it directly on the nails, leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash with fresh water.
5. Cucumber
Its most popular use is as an ingredient in salads, although it is also widely used in the world of cosmetics to moisturize and restore the luminosity of the skin. To prepare this remedy you need a whole cucumber without peeling or removing the seeds, blend until perfectly crushed. Place the puree and insert your fingers for at least ten minutes, letting it act.
6. Olive oil
We already know that olive oil is an essential part of the famous Mediterranean diet, but, also, applying it on the nails would help you hydrate and provide more vigor, preventing them from becoming brittle and softening the cuticles. Before going to bed you can put some oil in a small container, soak your nails for a few minutes, and leave on for the rest of the night.
7. Sodium bicarbonate
Within the multiple uses that sodium bicarbonate has in the home, it can also be added as a good remedy for brittle or brittle nails. Simply put in a small bowl of water, add a teaspoon and mix well. Dip the nails for 15 minutes.
8. Castor oil
Castor oil is native to Africa and India and is extracted from the seeds of a plant called ricin (Ricinus communis). Massaging your nails with this product will help you hydrate and make them elastic, so it will be more difficult for them to split. Thanks to its rich content of Omega 6, vitamin E and proteins, it is also a fantastic option to strengthen and soften the cuticles.
9. Vinegar
Vinegar is commonly used as a salad dressing, however, it is a very versatile ingredient for the world of cosmetics. Dip the nails every night in a container containing apple cider vinegar would help you get strong and beautiful nails. If you want your manicure to last longer, before painting the nails, pass a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar.
10. Horsetail
To strengthen brittle and dull nails, the idea is to use an infusion of horsetail, you just have to soak them for five minutes. Its rich silica content (a fundamental component of the connective tissue that forms hair, skin and nails) is ideal to make them stronger and more elastic.
Precautions
One thing is that you bite your nails in the middle of a thriller and another is that this becomes a regular habit that can damage them as much as the skin around them. This emotional disorder is known as onychophagy, and, depending on its severity, professional help may be required.
Sources consulted
US National Library of Medicine U.S. Department of Agriculture UU., National Institutes of Health, Natural Medicines, PlantList.