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Home Remedies for Hangnails

By on January 24, 2018

Our article is about hangnails and home remedies to treat it.

What are Hangnails

Hangnails are little bits of skin that close the edges of your nails. In winters following some conditions such as exposure to harsh chemicals, detergents, Cutting cuticles, improper manicure and nutritional deficiency may cause hangnails.

Home Remedies for Hangnails

Home Remedies for Hangnails

Hangnails are painful, and in case they get infected by bacteria or fungus leads to inflammation, redness and swelling.

Below are useful home remedies to get rid of hangnails.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Hangnails

Epsom Salt

Epsom salt contains magnesium sulfate that is known to reduce inflammation. In case of hangnails, it removes harmful toxins and reduces swelling and redness. Mix a tablespoon of Epsom salt to a cup of water and soak your hand in it for 15 to 20 minutes. Dry your hand and apply an antibacterial ointment.

Epsom Salt

Epsom Salt

Honey

Honey is the simplest way to get rid of hangnails is to moisturise the nails beds. For this, the best natural ingredient you can use is raw organic honey. Being a natural humectants honey preserves moisture. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that fight infection and simultaneously reduces swelling.Take manuka, honey. Apply it directly to the affected area and leave it for 3-4 hours. Repeat this every day to soften the nailbeds.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E capsules are readily available in the market and efficiently treats hangnails. It cleans and nourishes the nail bed and skin damages. Empty vitamin E capsule and mix it with two tablespoon coconut oil and apply it to the affected area. Massage it for a few minutes to let it get absorbed. Repeat this three times in a day.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Almonds

Almonds are rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids that help in reducing swelling and inflammation. Massage nail beds with almond oil a few times in a day.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera not only helps in treating skin issues but also cures hangnail infection. It repairs skin promotes the growth of new skin. Extract gel of fresh aloe vera leaf and apply it to the affected part. Leave it for half an hour and then wash it off with cold water. Repeat this once daily to get rid of hangnails.

Turmeric

You can also use turmeric as a natural remedy to get rid of hangnails. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that reduce swelling and pain caused by hangnail infection. Mix turmeric powder with a sufficient amount of mustard oil and apply to a hangnail. Leave it for overnight. Repeat this every day for 7-10 days.

Beeswax Balm

It helps to soften moisturise the hangnails and also strengthen your nails. When mixed with oils, it creates a pleasing and protective layer on the skin so that it can be saved from the tear. Mix a teaspoon of coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil and three teaspoons beeswax balm. Melt the mixture into a microwave or double boiler. Remove from heat and stir in some drops of essential oils such as tea tree. Apply it to your fingernails and cranial and leave it overnight. Repeat this treatment regularly.

Beeswax Balm

Beeswax Balm

White Clay

The white soil is a light natural soil suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It relaxes the skin and supplies the blood so that the fingers are healed. Mix 1 tsp with white clay and olive oil with three drops of lavender oil. Apply this mixture directly to the affected area. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, and then wash it. Do this regularly twice this week.
Try this above-listed home remedies to get rid of hangnails. The dangers of nails are often due to weak nails. Oppose to bite your throw or ask them to take them because it can tear the skin and increase the risk of infection.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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