Health & Beauty

Natural Remedies to treat Brittle Nails!!

Brittle nails are a sign of a nutritional deficiency or anemia that causes nails to chip and break easily. Other reasons can be Raynaud’s Syndrome (improper blood circulation), iron or protein deficiency, lack of B-complex vitamins, calcium, biotin, hydrochloric acid, or zinc. Brittle nails simply mean weak, chipped, cracked, split, or peeled-off nails. Nails health can be improves with certain natural home remedies otherwise check with your doctor.

Home Remedies:

Sea salt and water bath for your nails can soften your cuticles and also strengthen your brittle nails.

Coconut Oil works as an amazing natural moisturizer that nurtures and strengthens nails.

Apple Cider Vinegar support to keep nails strong and healthy. Its antifungal properties help to ward off nail infections. Mix equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl, soak nails in this mixture for a few minutes. Gently push down the cuticles and then wash them off after some time.

Tea tree oil also works wonders to treat discolored nails and aids to repair and strengthen damaged nails. Other essential oils which help to boost nail health include lavender oil, jojoba oil, lemon & frankincense oil and vitamin E oil. Apply any of them on nails and massage.

Lemon Juice: Vitamin C nourishes and fortifies brittle nails. Its bleaching properties brighten the nails, remove stains and in addition make them look whiter. Mix 1 tsp of lemon juice and 3 tbsp of olive oil, heat it for a few seconds until warm. Apply this solution on nails using clean cotton and leave it for some time. Or you can let it stay overnight by using gloves to avoid the mess.

Beer Soak: Beer has many nature friendly minerals which are essential for strong nail and hair growth. Soak your nails in beer every now and then.

Turmeric is infused with potent antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial traits. Rub in some turmeric paste and let it dry keeping in mind that it will leave a yellow tint on your nails.

Proper and regular moisturization is very important to keep nails and skin hydrated. Nail Hygiene is equally crucial so proper trimming, oiling the cuticles, using fewer products and chemicals on nails (nail paints and removers) is to be taken care of. Minimizing exposure to water to avoid loss of moisture (wear gloves). Reduce the visits to salon for mani & pedicure as this expose nails to chemicals.

Consuming a healthy diet helps a lot. Make sure to include vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, zinc, folic acid, iron, calcium, and biotin in your diet. you can do so by eating beans, green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, iron-fortified cereals, loaves of bread, and peas and also drink lots of water.