1. What is cuticle oil ?

Cuticle oil is specifically designed to hydrate and soften the skin around your nail plate. Most cuticle oils contain vegetable oils and sometimes vitamins. It is important to keep your cuticles in good condition because they protect the nail matrix. When cuticles are not cared for properly, they can dry out, causing flaking. This makes it easier for bacteria to enter, which can lead to inflammation of the matrix.

Cuticle oil can speed up the healing of minor wounds around the nail plate and improve the condition of the skin around the nail plate. However, it does not affect the condition of your natural nail plate, such as splits or cracks. So make sure you take good care of your cuticles with cuticle oil to protect your nail matrix and keep your nails healthy and beautiful.

2. Why use cuticle oil?

Well-groomed cuticles can make your hands look much more beautiful and well-groomed. Cuticle oil can help repair and prevent damage to the cuticles. It not only has a moisturizing and restorative effect on the cuticles themselves, but also on the skin around the nail plate. In addition, cuticle oil can improve blood circulation under the nail plate.

3. How to apply cuticle oil?

When applying cuticle oil, it is important to take good care of not only the cuticles but also the skin around the nail plate. Many people forget this step and only massage the oil into the cuticles. However, it is essential to cuticle oil Massage well to ensure that the oil penetrates the skin properly and can do its work.

Here are two important steps to applying cuticle oil correctly:

1. Applying cuticle oil: Apply a small amount of cuticle oil to the cuticles and skin surrounding the nail plate.
2. Massage in cuticle oil: After applying cuticle oil to each nail, massage your nail plate, cuticles and skin around the nail plate thoroughly so that the oil penetrates the skin well.

By following these steps, you will ensure that your cuticles and the skin surrounding your nail plate are well cared for and protected from damage and dehydration.

4. How many times should I apply cuticle oil and when?

To keep your cuticles in good condition, it is recommended to apply cuticle oil three times a day. The best times to do this are during your morning routine, after lunch and before going to bed.

If your cuticles are damaged, it is important to apply cuticle oil after washing your hands, as water can accelerate the drying out of cuticles. Applying cuticle oil will keep the cuticles hydrated and speed up the healing of wounds.

In addition, it is important to lubricate your cuticles more often when they are exposed to factors such as:

• Chlorine water
• High or low temperatures
• Disinfectants
• Intense sunlight
• …

These factors can lead to dehydration of the cuticles, so it is important to take good care of them and lubricate them.

5. Should cuticle oil be applied after a manicure?

After performing or removing a manicure, it is highly recommended to apply cuticle oil. Cuticles can become severely dried out and damaged by the use of remover, acrylics and other products. Applying cuticle oil hydrates the cuticles, keeping them in good condition.

6. Does oil penetrate the nail plate?

There are different types of cuticle oils, some of which penetrate the natural nail plate and some of which do not. Only a few oils, such as avocado, jojoba, and coconut, can penetrate the nail plate. Cuticle oil is a mixture of oils with different molecular sizes, which affects the penetration of the oil. Small molecules, such as jojoba, penetrate between the nail layers and go deeper into the nail to condition and soften it. Large molecules, such as almond, stay closer to the surface and help condition the top layer. As the molecules penetrate, they are absorbed into the nail and skin layers.

Water is one of the few substances that moves through the nail plate quickly. In fact, water moves through the nail plate faster than it does through the skin. Unlike water, cuticle oil moves through the nail plate very slowly. If you want to speed up the process, you can use heated cuticle oil so that the oil moves through the nail plate faster.

7. Does cuticle oil make your nails grow faster?

Although cuticle oil does not directly affect the growth of your nails, it can help protect your nail plate if vitamin E is present in the oil. The growth of your natural nail plate is not promoted by using cuticle oil or applying extra vitamins. A healthy diet is sufficient to ensure that your body receives the right nutrients for the growth of your nails. If you take extra vitamins or nutritional supplements, these are transported via your bloodstream to the nail root (matrix), which is responsible for the production of your nail.

8. Applying cuticle oil to a freshly applied manicure causes lifting

When your manicure is done correctly and your nails are sealed properly, the chance of lifting due to the application of cuticle oil is minimal. Due to the good seal, no oil can get under the artificial nails and cause lifting. Applying cuticle oil to the surface of your artificial nails daily is even recommended, because it ensures better durability and flexibility of the artificial nails. In addition, the skin around your nails is cared for by the use of cuticle oil.