This is an excerpt from the hand hygiene series Nails Mania: 3 Tips to get the perfect hand, 3 Tips to get the perfect nail, our latest guide to keeping your nails healthy. Nails and hand hygiene can be tough to maintain, especially since they usually interact with other cleaning products you use at home. But, even though their health is important, your look is just as important. We explain exactly what to keep out of your hands and what to use instead.
Keep your hands clean – Make your bathroom your bathroom! Use the Krazy Glue (available at beauty supply stores) for makeup remover and also for these essential essential oils and food spray!
Use the gel cleanser before shampooing. This will kill bacteria that can cause infections, preventing a breakout.
Use the brightening gel remover before shampooing. This will also kill bacteria that can cause infections, preventing a breakout. For a more “gentle” scrub, use this cleaning gel cleanser instead!
Use glycerin all over your hands and nails, including on dry, newly cut nails. This will give you more blood flow, which will help improve circulation to your fingers.
Do this every time you clean your manicure. Use conditioner to nourish the nail bed so your mani or pedi doesn’t feel so dry.
Don’t use ammonia-containing cleaning products on your hands. These can irritate your skin.
Don’t use ammonia-containing cleaning products on your hands. These can irritate your skin. What to use instead of hand sanitizer : Using the eco-friendly baby lotion Baby Lip deodorant ($3.75) can offer no-deodorizing benefits and is refreshing in the dry winter months.
: Using the eco-friendly baby lotion Baby Lip deodorant ($3.75) can offer no-deodorizing benefits and is refreshing in the dry winter months. Use a nail scrub mitt to do your regular manicure and pedicure. They don’t need to be wet.
— Sara Chana Dichter is the creator of Nails & Mani Magazine, a hands-on beauty guide on how to touch up all of your weekly nail disasters. Follow her on Instagram @nails_mania_ and Instagram and instagram.com/nilameinfomani
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