Cuticle Cream

The human cuticle is a layer of dead skin cells, which seal the nails. Cuticles play a vital role in protecting and maintaining health of the nails. The process of the nail matrix formation takes place under this thin layer of skin. Cuticles also protect the nails from various fungal and bacterial infections. Despite their huge role in the process of nail care, they are barely considered to be an important part of the body. For protection of our nails and to ensure utmost fingernail health, we need to take proper care of our cuticles as well.

Our nails are often overlooked while we perform the daily skin care routines. Its side effects can also be seen on the health of the cuticles. As they are not properly looked after, they turn dry and start to get easily torn. Such cuticles effect negatively on the overall appearance of a person. These dry and malnourished cuticles also affect the fingernail health and lead to nail fungus and problems like brittle nails. To avoid all these ordeals, we must always keep the cuticles moisturized and soft. Application of the cream is an easy thing that everyone can try!

Cuticle Cream
A cuticle cream is different than the hand creams and moisturizers. This cream benefits the torn and broken cuticles and helps them to get back into their natural form. This process is very important for the fingernail health, as well as the overall health of the person. A torn cuticle is an open invitation for various types of fungus and bacteria, to easily enter the body. The creams are purposefully made using some of the best skin care products that moisturize the cuticles as well as the nails. Some of the ingredients include, healthy essential oils, vegetable oils and fruit extracts which hel us to get healthy cuticles.

Along with the above mentioned ingredients, a cuticle cream also consists of the healthy skin nourishing vitamins like vitamin E and vitamin C. These vitamins act as a natural protective shield for any external damage to the cuticles. Some of the common cuticle cream ingredients include, chemical formulations like petrolatum, mineral oil, SD Alcohol 39-C, methylparaben, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1, sorbic acid, 3-Diol, propylene glycol, dehydroacetic Acid. These chemicals are combined with some natural skin care products like lanolin, beeswax, honey, almond oil, chamomile oil, calendula oil, olive oil and some of the essential herbs like lavender, sage, thyme, green tea, rose hips, burdock and herbs of hopes, etc.

Reviews
Here are the names of some popular brands - Burts Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, Mavala Cuticle Cream, Carmichael's Cuticle Cream, Nail & Cuticle Cream by Herbal Choice, Clinique Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream, Revlon Professional Cuticle Massage Night Cream, Hoof cuticle cream, etc.

Homemade Cream
Those of you who don't want to buy the ready-to-use cuticle cream, can always make one at home. Surprised? Well, yes. There are a few simple recipes that you can try at home and make your own cream within a few minutes of time!

• Honey and Lemon Juice: Mix together 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey and soak your fingers in it for 15 minutes. Then dry your hands!
• Lanolin and China Clay: Mix together 2 tablespoons of China clay and 3 teaspoons of lanolin. Then apply this paste on the cuticles, before going to sleep. Do not wash it immediately.
• Glycerin and Petroleum Jelly: Mix together 2 teaspoons of petroleum jelly and ½ teaspoon of glycerin. Then apply this mixture on the cuticles, before going to sleep. Do not wash it immediately.

In my opinion, the best cream is any essential oils that you can get! Trust me! All you need to do is to find a good oil like olive oil or almond oil and apply it on your clean hands! Essential oils work great as a cuticle cream! Also, always remember to use this cream on clean hands.

Take some additional precautions for maintaining health of the cuticles. One of such important thing is to get regular manicures and pedicures, at least once a month! Have a balanced diet and drink plenty of water, so that the cuticles get adequate nourishment from within.