Winter Nails Care Tips: Weakening, breakage of nails and cracking of the skin around them is a common problem in winter. Due to reduced humidity in the cold season, along with the skin of the body, the nails also become dry, due to which they become brittle and fragile. Let us know why nails break in winter and what are the solutions to avoid it.

Main reasons for nail breakage in winter

• Lack of moisture: In cold weather the air is dry, due to which there is lack of moisture in the skin and nails. Nails become dry and brittle.
• Excessive contact with water and detergent, frequent washing of hands or cleaning utensils destroys the natural oil of nails.
• Deficiency of nutrients: Deficiency of Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin E, Calcium and Iron also weakens the nails.
• Effect of cold wind and hot water: Washing hands with hot water destroys the natural oils of nails and cold wind makes them more dry.
• Wrong nail care: Acetone and chemicals present in nail polish remover further damage the nails.

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Ways to keep nails strong and beautiful

1. After washing hands, apply moisturizer or coconut oil, almond oil, or vaseline. Apply light oil on the cuticles also.
2. Avoid washing hands with very hot water – lukewarm water is better.
3. Protect hands from cold and detergent. Wear gloves while doing household chores or washing utensils.
4. Take a balanced diet. Eat green vegetables, pulses, eggs, milk, nuts and fruits. If doctor advises, take biotin supplement.
5. Adopt a nail care routine. Don’t keep nails too long. Give up the habit of biting or scratching nails with your teeth. Apply nail oil 1-2 times a week.
6. Distance from chemicals. Use acetone free nail polish remover.

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home remedies

1. Massage coconut oil or olive oil and apply it on nails and cuticles every night.
2. Make a mixture of lemon and olive oil and dipping nails in it increases shine and reduces breakage.
3. Aloe vera gel also retains moisture and provides relief to cracked skin.