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An anti-inflammatory vitamin E hand scrub
After you have washed your hands with a moisturizing hand soap to eliminate any germs, Chacon said you should gently exfoliate your hands and the skin around your nails. "[This will] remove dead skin cells and any stubborn residue, creating a clean canvas for the products to come," she said.
Susanne Kaufman's plant-based hand scrub is Chacon's exfoliator of choice because "it has hydrating oils to keep hands supple." This state-of-the art peel is packed with anti-inflammatory vitamin E, nourishing oils and butters, and unique biodegradable exfoliating beads that dissolve into skin when the formula reaches the optimal temperature.
Susanne Kaufman's plant-based hand scrub is Chacon's exfoliator of choice because "it has hydrating oils to keep hands supple." This state-of-the art peel is packed with anti-inflammatory vitamin E, nourishing oils and butters, and unique biodegradable exfoliating beads that dissolve into skin when the formula reaches the optimal temperature.
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A lanolin-rich nail conditioning treatment
Dr. Amanda Zubek, a board-certified dermatologist with Yale Medicine, told HuffPost that although any conditioning treatment intended for the nails and cuticles will do, she particularly likes the lanolin-containing formula of this one from Elon.
Lanolin, which helps prevent moisture loss due to its high fat content, can help prevent nails from cracking and splitting, while the addition of beeswax works to thicken and strengthen cuticle fibers. This combination can help promote healthier and smoother nail regrowth.
Lanolin, which helps prevent moisture loss due to its high fat content, can help prevent nails from cracking and splitting, while the addition of beeswax works to thicken and strengthen cuticle fibers. This combination can help promote healthier and smoother nail regrowth.
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A nail strengthening treatment
Another effective nail and cuticle treatment option comes at Robinson’s recommendation: The Isdin Si-Nails conditioner, which aids in nail growth by using ingredients like silanediol and pistacia lentiscus to promote essential minerals and components inside the nail that are essential for strength and health. The formula also contains the all-star ingredient hyaluronic acid, a humectant that can aid in cuticle hydration.
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A nourishing cuticle oil with anti-fungal properties
When it comes to saturating those dry and flaky cuticles with oil, Chacon recommends this botanical infusion of apricot, sweet almond and jojoba oils, all conveniently dispersed by a roller ball applicator. In addition to providing intensive nourishment, these oils are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.
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A ceramide intensive hand cream
Zubek suggests opting for a hand cream that contains ceramides, the building blocks needed for a healthy skin barrier. She likes CeraVe's therapeutic hand cream, which, like all of this trusted brand's products, contains three essential ceramides along with calming niacinamide, hydrating hyaluronic acid and protective dimethicone.
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An all-purpose beauty staple
Now for the "slug" part of the operation: the thick occlusive layer. Vaseline, a tried and true skin protectant staple, made it on all of our dermatologists' lists.
"Apply to the hands and rub it into the cuticles, nails and in between fingers," Chacon said. "This seals in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss the process of water evaporating from the skin’s surface due to the external environment."
"Apply to the hands and rub it into the cuticles, nails and in between fingers," Chacon said. "This seals in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss the process of water evaporating from the skin’s surface due to the external environment."
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Two pairs of cotton overnight gloves that help facilitate absorption
Chacon, Robinson and Zubeck all agreed that it's useful to wear cotton gloves over your freshly slugged hands and nails in order to avoid a mess on your sheets and to maximize penetration of the products you just applied.
These two pairs of gloves are breathable, comfortable to wear and machine-washable.
These two pairs of gloves are breathable, comfortable to wear and machine-washable.