Piénsalo. Nuestras manos trabajan duro. Gastamos mucho dinero en el cuidado de la piel del rostro, pero parece que descuidamos nuestras manos, que están constantemente expuestas a la luz del sol, al viento frío y al agua de fregar, como mínimo.
Skin around the nails become dry and our nails become brittle and split. Fortunately, this is easy to remedy. Use a aceite de uñas!
Oils are easily absorbed into the skin which provides a healthy environment for the nails to grow on. They will restore and protect against future damage and can ward of nasty fungal infections. But which one to choose?
Elige un producto fino a base de aceite. Cada aceite tiene beneficios diferentes, así que puedes adaptar el tratamiento a tus necesidades.
Jojoba Oil – A hero to our nails with molecules that are the right shape to penetrate some way into the nail plate. Containing high levels of vitamin E and B can also help repair the collagen in our skin and offers deep hydration. It absorbs easily too and will result in strong, healthy, moisturised nails and cuticles.
Avocado oil – like jojoba, this natural oil is able to penetrate the upper layers of the nail plate to help provide lubrication between the layers and help prevent brittleness and dryness.
Squalene – alongside the two oils above, this is a very good oil for both nails and skin. Make sure to use the vegetable derived version.
Almond Oil – Packed with nutrients like vitamins E, A and B plus Omega 6 and 9 essential fatty acids, this is a readily available product to help prevent dry skin.
These oils all work wonders on their own but you can give them a real boost by adding a few drops of essential oils. Before using essential oils, be sure you are not sensitive to them and avoid them if you are pregnant. There are many different essential oils on the market but it is best to go for a natural, organic oil rather than a synthetically produced one. The results will be far better.
Una vez más, cada aceite esencial tiene propiedades y beneficios diferentes. Depende en gran medida de las preferencias personales, pero aquí tienes algunos que puedes tener en cuenta.
Tea Tree Essential Oil – A natural anti-fungal treatment and has great deodorising properties meaning it is great for the feet too! It will heal and protect your nails. Some do have a sensitivity to it so do not use it if you have allergies to some chemicals. (Tea Tree can be an irritant so don’t apply undiluted oil directly to the skin)
Lavender Essential Oil – As well as smelling divine, this relaxing oil also promotes the healing of skin. Great if you need to soothe sore skin. Avoid if pregnant.
Clove Essential Oil – This oil calms the skin and is also an antiseptic. Great for verrugas ¡también!
Lemon Essential Oil – The zingy scent will give you a lift and your nails will thank you for the antiseptic and skin toning effects. It will boost your circulation and brighten your nails too.
Estos son sólo algunos de los muchos aceites disponibles. Hay muchos bálsamos y aceites para uñas en el mercado que contienen mezclas de estos ingredientes nutritivos y, ahora que ya sabes qué aceites son eficaces, es fácil hacer los tuyos propios en casa. No olvides consultar los consejos de seguridad y dilución de los aceites esenciales que quieras probar.
Tus uñas pronto estarán fuertes y sanas y listas para ponerse a trabajar, pero te agradecerán un par de guantes de caléndula para fregar los platos.
