{"id":4598,"date":"2022-07-22T14:50:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T14:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/?p=4598"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:07:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:07:31","slug":"6-mistakes-that-are-making-your-nails-dry-brittle-and-infected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/?p=4598","title":{"rendered":"6 Mistakes That Are Making Your Nails Dry, Brittle And Infected"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dry, brittle nails? Don\u2019t fret. You\u2019re probably just overlooking something simple. Take a holistic approach by turning common mistakes into nail-boosting tweaks and tips\u2026<\/p>\n

Eat strong<\/h2>\n

Diet is the place to start if you want healthy nails. Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon), magnesium (almonds), zinc (beans) and iron (steak) are all fortifying foods.<\/p>\n

Swerve the supplements<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s little scientific backing for supps that promise to improve your nails. \u201cPlus, you don\u2019t really need them,\u201d says dermatologist Dr Adam Friedmann. \u201cA healthy diet will provide all the nutrients your nails need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be ingredient-savvy<\/h2>\n

\u201cLook for products containing emollients rich in phospholipids, such as sunflower oil,\u201d says Stern. \u201cAlpha-hydroxy acids have also been shown to improve brittle nails.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanitise safely<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

The alcohol found in many hand sanitisers dries out cuticles. Try an alcohol-free one, such as Absolute Organix Hand Sanitiser (from R36, Faithful-To-Nature.co.za) \u2013 it uses all-natural ingredients, contains no alcohol and is home-grown.<\/p>\n

Control the temp<\/h2>\n

Next time you take a shower, make sure the temperature isn\u2019t too extreme. Exposure to piping-hot or freezing-cold water triggers the sudden expansion and contraction of your nails, which can turn small nicks into full-blown tears.<\/p>\n

Nail no-no<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Next time your nail technician goes anywhere near your cuticles with a sharp instrument, swat them away. \u201cRemoving the cuticle can expose the delicate area below the proximal nail fold to irritants and allergens, which risks infection,\u201d warns dermatologist Dr Anita Takwale. [Ed\u2019s note: Speaking of getting your nails done, how cute are the colour palettes right now? Check out Dis-Chem\u2019s catalogue \u2013 what\u2019s your fave?]<\/p>\n

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Dry, brittle nails? Don\u2019t fret. You\u2019re probably just overlooking something simple. Take a holistic approach by turning common mistakes into nail-boosting tweaks and tips\u2026 Eat strong Diet is the place to start if you want healthy nails. Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon), magnesium (almonds), zinc (beans) and iron (steak) are all fortifying foods. Swerve the supplements […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4599,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[976,986,1003],"class_list":{"0":"post-4598","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-style-beauty","8":"tag-beauty","9":"tag-beauty-advice","10":"tag-nails"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4598"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5252,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4598\/revisions\/5252"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eufad.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}