What’s the best moisturizer for fingernails that you can get your hands on? Well, what it isn’t will be the typical greasy moisturizing soap you get at the local store. Dermatologists all agree that moisturizing your fingernails is imperative to keeping your hands healthy, so I’ll give you the scoop on the best moisturizer for fingernails…
Olive Oil.
There are plenty of products out there that contain olive oil as a base, but this kind of oil is best reserved for your kitchen. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, which means that it has a higher saturated fat content than other oils. What this means for you is that it will effectively clog up the pores in your skin and nails, allowing dirt and bacteria to get through. Dermatologists always recommend rubbing olive oil, vitamin E, or fingernail cream into your cuticles before bed.
Vitamin E.
Vitamin E works by penetrating the skin and getting to the root of the nail, which will in turn cause your nail to thicken and form more vertical ridges. This doesn’t happen overnight, though. It takes awhile, but the effect is a gradual thinning that gets rid of all your existing nail problems. Vitamin E also helps by moisturizing the skin underneath of your nails. This in turn reduces the chances of new nail problems.
Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is known as a vitamin that helps keep your bones strong and healthy. One of the reasons why your fingernails may develop cracked, yellowed, brittle, and thickened nails is because your body is not absorbing enough Vitamin D from the food you eat. This can be avoided by taking supplements. Unfortunately, most people have no access to these supplements, so they must resort to eating foods like milk and eggs, which are high in Vitamin D. Other foods high in Vitamin D include salmon, nuts, cheese, and certain types of fish. Vitamin D is essential to keep your fingernails healthy, so make sure you’re eating a wide variety of foods high in Vitamin D.
Aloe Vera.
This is one of nature’s most powerful “miracle plants”. The gel-like flesh of aloe vera has long been recognized for its ability to help heal wounds, prevent illness, and stop the spread of infection. Its gel has a chemical called mucilage, which is exactly what your fingernails need in order to grow properly, and thicken as it cures.
Grape seed Oil.
This oil is very similar to vitamin e, as it also contains mucilage, which is vital to healthy fingernail growth. But what makes grape seed oil unique is that it has been shown to prevent the formation of new nails by strengthening the cuticle and making the nails resistant to bacteria. This makes it the perfect choice for those with sensitive fingernails.
