Cuticle products can be used to moisturize and restore health to dry and damaged cuticles. They are typically made up of vegetable oils and sometimes contain vitamins and citric acid. Cuticle oils and creams can contain a variety of ingredients, including:
Cuticle Oils:
- Jojoba oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Safflower oil
- Vitamins
- Antioxidants
Cuticle Creams:
- Cocoa butter
- Raspberry stem cell extract
- Red algae
- Shea butter
- Sodium hyaluronate
- Vitamins A, C, and E
- Coconut oil
- Avocado oil
- Beeswax
- Goat milk
- Sunflower oil
Some products, such as Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream and Opi Avoplex Nail & Cuticle Replenishing Oil, contain both Vitamin E and antioxidants. Other products, like Dior Crème Abricot, have been around for decades and come in an embossed jar.
Its important to note that cutting cuticles is not recommended, as it can lead to infection or irritation. Instead, cuticles can be gently pushed back with a wooden orange stick. To keep cuticles moisturized, dermatologists recommend using a thick moisturizing product, such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or ointments and creams containing ingredients like lanolin, shea butter, jojoba oil, and avocado oil.
Some cuticle products, like Gena Healthy Hoof Cream and Nailive Nail Cuticle Oil, contain specific ingredients like soybean, beeswax, and pomegranate extract complex to moisturize and strengthen nails.
When choosing a cuticle product, its important to consider any allergies or sensitivities to certain ingredients. Additionally, some products may have a strong scent, which may be a positive or negative factor depending on personal preference.
