{"id":129799,"date":"2020-03-09T09:01:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T14:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=129799"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:11:16","slug":"cuticle-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/cuticle-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuticle care &#8212; 3 stupid-simple ways to protect cuticles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>In normal times, our hands go through a lot on a daily basis. But these are not normal times. We have coronavirus spreading around the world, and washing your hands is a key part of staying safe. The thing is, more hand-washing demands a change to your cuticle care routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuticles are thin and very delicate, which means they\u2019re vulnerable to issues like dryness and damage. They require constant moisture to stay soft, healthy, and free of painful cracks. Those cracks can happen at any time of the year, but dry skin is more common during winter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/multicolored-fall-manicure\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">fall<\/a> &#8212; when you\u2019re likely to wash your hands more and you&#8217;re spending more time inside dry, heated rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell you\u2019re dealing with some serious cuticle drama? Usually, you\u2019ll notice dryness first. Then, the sensitivity sets in. Cracks start to appear and your skin starts to peel. It\u2019s a recipe for serious <em>ouch<\/em>, because bacteria can get involved and lead to infection. You may also notice an increase in those unsightly hangnails that seems to distract from even the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/how-to-dress-sexy\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">sexiest of outfits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cuticle care 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a healing balm daily <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"If you\u2019re ready to go to bat for your hands and nip that cuticle conundrum in the bud, use a healing balm every single day. One to try is Sally Hansen Nail Rehab Cuticle Oil. \" data-pin-title=\"Cuticle Care Best Practices\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cuticle care -- Sally Hansen cuticle balm\" class=\"wp-image-129825\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wAV4M9\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now on Amazon<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to go to bat for your hands and nip that cuticle conundrum in the bud, use a healing balm. And don&#8217;t just reach for this product when you&#8217;re giving yourself a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/best-nail-manicure\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">manicure<\/a> &#8212; use it every single day. One to try is Sally Hansen Nail Rehab Cuticle Oil. It\u2019s neatly packaged in a sleek tube, making it simple to apply the solid oil directly to cuticles when you\u2019re on the go or in a rush. The formula contains healing ingredients, including vitamin E oil, safflower oil, and aloe. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not rely on regular hand lotion alone? It\u2019s not potent enough, even if it tells you it\u2019s heavy-duty and designed to do the job like no other product. Cuticle oil works on contact and won\u2019t evaporate. That gives it a fighting chance to nourish those painful spots and leave behind lingering moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scrub those cuticles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"You need a heavy-duty product formulated specifically to slough away dead skin. Deborah Lippman Marshmallow Whipped Hand and Cuticle Scrub is enriched with AHA and BHA, along with natural perlite, marshmallow root extract, coconut oil, and glycerin. \" data-pin-title=\"Cuticle Care Best Practices \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-3.jpg\" alt=\"Deborah Lippman Marshmallow Whipped Hand and Cuticle Scrub\" class=\"wp-image-129826\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-3-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ItvsTU\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy now on Amazon<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to treat your hands on the regular, too. You need a heavy-duty product formulated specifically to slough away dead skin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deborahlippmann.com\/marshmallow\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deborah Lippman Marshmallow Whipped Hand and Cuticle Scrub<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is enriched with AHA and BHA, along with natural perlite, marshmallow root extract, coconut oil, and glycerin. Those ingredients work together to gently nourish, hydrate, and heal damaged skin. And, bonus, it smells amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t bite your nails <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Biting nails or the cuticles themselves will worsen any existing cuticle problems. Your saliva breaks down the skin, making it more fragile. And your mouth is loaded with bacteria that can cause infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About cuticle removers  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy chemical and mechanical cuticle removers nearly anywhere. These products are available because some women &#8212; heck, maybe guys too &#8212; don&#8217;t like the look of the cuticle. But you might wonder if using these removers would spare you from cuticle cracks and hangnails. Sorry, but no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dermatologists say there&#8217;s actually no good reason to get rid of your cuticle. If a thick cuticle just ruins your DIY geometric manicure, you could use a wooden orange stick to push it back gently to expose more of your nail. But using a chemical or cutting tool puts you at risk of more damage and even infection. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In normal times, our hands go through a lot on a daily basis. But these are not normal times. We have coronavirus spreading around the world, and washing your hands is a key part of staying safe. The thing is, more hand-washing demands a change to your cuticle care routine. Cuticles are thin and very&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/cuticle-care\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Cuticle care &#8212; 3 stupid-simple ways to protect cuticles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[303927,2450],"class_list":["post-129799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-tips-women","tag-body-care","tag-nail-care"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":129830,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/cuticles-care-fi-300x169.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=129799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}