Nails that peel, split or snap easily usually need two things: less damage and more moisture. Small daily changes make a real difference, as long as you keep them up.
Why nails become brittle
- Frequent contact with water and cleaning products
- Harsh nail products and frequent manicures
- Knocks and using your nails as tools
- Dry nails and cuticles
Daily habits that help
- Wear gloves for housework. Use them for washing up and cleaning, when your hands are in water or chemicals.
- Moisturize every day. Dermatologists call moisture and avoiding irritants the main treatment for brittle nails.
- Give your nails a break. Leave some time between polish and manicures.
- Be gentle. Avoid picking at your nails or using them to open things.
How to use a nail strengthener
A nail strengthener works best as a nightly habit. Apply it to clean nails and cuticles at bedtime, massage it in gently and let it absorb. Using it every night matters more than using a lot at once.
How long does it take?
Nails grow slowly, so give it time. With nightly use of Nail Bloom Lotion, you will see and feel the difference in nail strength and length in 4 to 6 weeks.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if a nail changes color, lifts from the skin, hurts or swells, or if your nails change suddenly. These can have causes that a nail product cannot treat.
Nail Bloom Lotion
A nourishing strengthener for dry, brittle nails with biotin, keratin, urea, amino acids and 5 natural oils, including sweet almond and olive oil. The built-in brush makes it easy to use every night.
Source: Dr. Shari Lipner, American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, reported by MDedge
