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Dry , brittle cuticles - any Os hints

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larmy16
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Hi

wondering if anyone can suggest anything for the above. My cuticles grow really thick (I am bad cos I don't wear rubber gloves for cleaning) and they are so sore, ragged and dry.

Anyone got any hints to help with the problem. I know I should wear gloves but forget all the time. Because they are so sore and ragged I tend to pick at them and make them worse.

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  • elona
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    Try rubbing almond oil or olive oil into the cuticles and then wearing a pair of cotton gloves overnight.
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  • Bellie_2
    Bellie_2 Posts: 295 Forumite
    i second the olive oil, Thats waht i do and it makes my hands so, my cuticles conditioned and my nails nice and strong. Just a little bit on a cotton wool pad and rub it over your hands and nails, then massage in for as long as you can. i normally only last about a min before i get bored. :D
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  • mistresslenore
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    I'm also in agreement with the olive oil, there are also parafin wax dips you can buy which are gorgeous, but olive oil is much cheaper
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  • scotgirl
    scotgirl Posts: 805 Forumite
    I use vaseline then gloves (or socks!!!) - works a treat and a bit cheaper than olive oil.
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