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The newest addition to your skin care routineneedsto be cuticle oil.
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They help to promote healthier, stronger nails that grow faster and are less prone to brittleness and breakage.
The best cuticle oils help your nails stay strong no matter how often you paint or pick at them.
I love that the formula comes through the brush tip so applying it is easy and spill-proof.
One Nordstrom reviewer says this oil has done wonders for their mani and relies on it during gardening season.
It packs plenty of moisture with apricot kernel, sweet almond, olive, and castor oils.
Yes, babe, yes I am.
The smell is delicate and earthy all at once.
It dries pretty quickly and my nails instantly feel and look so much healthier.
Ive noticed a huge difference in my chronic hangnails since I started using this product, she says.
Bonus: The bottle looks so cute on my nightstand!
one happy Amazon shopper asks.
(Too dark?)
Before you lock in on one cuticle oil, here are a couple of things to consider.
All cuticle oils contain moisturizing and skin-softening ingredients, Dr. Huang says.
Thats why all of our experts recommend finding one in a bottle with dark or opaque packaging.
for truly reap the benefits of cuticle oil, Dr. Penzi says you better apply frequently and consistently.
Over one to two months, youll notice your nails growing longer, stronger, with less breakage.
You essentially can apply as often as you feel necessary, Dr. Castilla says.
A good rule of thumb for maintenance is once to twice daily.
You want to apply cuticle oil to clean skin, so ensure you wash and dry your hands first.
Give it a few minutes to absorb before using your hands or touching anything, she adds.
