What should I do if there is dead skin next to my nails

Every woman wishes to have a pair of beautiful hands. A prerequisite for good-looking hands is to have beautiful nails. However, many people find that their nails are beautifully trimmed, but dead skin appears next to the nails. So what should you do when dead skin appears on the nails?

Generally, dead skin grows as hangnails, which is mainly caused by dry skin and cracks in the stratum corneum. If it does not heal after a long time, it is due to a lack of vitamin C. Hangnails usually grow next to the nails. When you have a hangnail on your hand, don't always rush to pull it out. Because the barbs are connected to the muscles, pulling them off with your hands or other tools will not only be painful, but will also injure the surrounding skin and even cause bleeding and hand infection. The correct way is to soak the hand with the hangnail in water, wait until the nail and the surrounding skin become soft, cut it off with small scissors, and then apply hand cream. Alternatively, you can use a nourishing oil containing vitamin E to massage the area around your nails and knuckles to remove hangnails and soften rough skin. Remember the following method to get a pair of beautiful hands:

1. Nails must be trimmed regularly to prevent dirt from accumulating in the nail crevices and ruining the beauty of your hands. The general repair cycle is about 7 to 10 days.

2. The climate is too dry in winter, nails are prone to brittle cracking, and the edges of nails may peel off. At this time, you can make proper use of the leftover milk, add half a cup of warm water, and soak your hands for 5 minutes, which can have a very good moisturizing effect. Because the lactic acid contained in milk can effectively remove dead skin, and the rich calcium can "strengthen" nails, making them less likely to break.

3. Try not to trim your nails too pointed, because overly pointed nail shapes will only weaken the toughness of the nails, making them more fragile and easier to break.

4. When using a nail file to shape the nails, it is best to keep the file at a 45-degree angle and file the nails in the same direction, otherwise the nails will easily crack.

5. Carry a box of hand cream with you. Since the skin on the hands has limited sebaceous glands, the skin easily becomes dry and rough. The most effective remedy is to develop the habit of applying hand cream immediately after washing your hands to replenish the skin on your hands with sufficient moisture and nutrients.

6. In your spare time, you may do some simple finger exercises, such as imitating the movements of playing the piano, bending and stretching your fingers repeatedly; you can also consciously massage your hands to promote blood circulation in your hands and prevent swelling of your hands. It is best to apply olive oil or massage cream when massaging, pinch the sides of the fingers of one hand with the thumb and index finger of the other hand, and then gently pull from the base to the fingertips. Do this 2-3 times for each finger, alternating between left and right hands.

7. If there are a lot of irregular soft skin left on the edge of the nails, you may apply exfoliating cream on the soft skin and massage it gently. After the soft skin becomes soft, use a soft nail pen to gently push it off.

8. Adjust your daily diet. Eat more foods rich in vitamins A, E, selenium and zinc, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs, almonds, carrots and seafood, to prevent your fingers from becoming dry.

The above is an introduction to what you should do when dead skin appears around your fingers. As long as you keep your skin hydrated and not dry, this problem will generally not occur.