Nail Care Tips As Per Ayurveda

Nails reflect our overall health, which is why it is important to take care of our nails. Here are some tips for keeping your nails healthy, strong, beautiful, and shining.

• Keep your nails clean and dry.
• Cut your nails straight across. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers. Round the nails slightly at the tips for maximum strength.
• Do not bite your fingernails or remove the cuticle. It will damage the nail.
• Do not use your nails as a tool, such as opening pop cans.
• Regular trimming of toenails, keeping them short, will minimize the risk of trauma and injury.
• Avoid digging out ingrown toenails, especially if they are infected and sore.
• Apply sunscreen to your hands and cuticles during the day to prevent sun damage to your nails.
• Massage nails and cuticles with olive oil in slow and gentle strokes to keep them shiny and strong. Alternatively, use mustard oil.
• Wear shoes that fit properly. Also, alternate which pair of shoes you wear each day.
• Wear flip-flops at the pool and in public showers. This reduces the risk of infections caused by a fungus that can get under your toenails.
• To remove stains from your nails, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of water and soak your nails in this liquid for a few minutes.
• If you use nail polish, then do not use acetone polish removers. If you need to use a nail polish remover, consider buying one that contains moisturizing oils like aloe vera and lavender. These oils neutralize the drying effects caused by acetone.
• When you wear nail polish, give your nails a break from time to time. Leave them without polish for a few days.
• For natural nail polish, rub petroleum jelly on your nails and buff them with a soft cloth.
• To soften the skin of your hands and nourish your nails, rub in some nail cream made of almond oil and honey and leave it on overnight.
• Ayurveda recommends increased consumption of foods like Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach leaves, dairy products, nuts, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds, which promote healthy nails.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Follow a healthy diet. Improper diet can cause nail disorders such as flaky and split nail ends, vertical grooves, and discoloration of the nail bed.
• Use kitchen gloves while cleaning dishes.