How to use cuticle remover gel

Cosmetic techniques for manicure using a remover are gaining more and more popularity. Cuticle gel is an indispensable tool that should be present in every girl’s makeup bag. The product allows you to get rid of excess skin along the periungual roller without encountering bleeding and other similar problems. Therefore, it makes sense to consider a technology that will make using a remover safe.

What is a cuticle?

The cuticle is the skin that grows along the nail. The cuticle is a living tissue that is often inflamed due to household products and improperly performed manicure procedures. Therefore, it makes sense to use special means that do not harm.

The cuticle needs to be removed periodically. Otherwise, it begins to grow into the nail plate, changing the solid structure. Often all this leads to gross growths and a damaged appearance of the hands.

The skin near the roller needs care, it is advisable not to use cutting tools (tongs, scissors, etc.). Beauticians have developed many tools, including a remover, which will remove the cuticle without damage.

The cuticle is not always mild in nature. For example, in men it is stiff, constantly cracking. Some girls complain of excessive sensitivity and allergies. Cuticle gel - a gentle hypoallergenic agent. It can be used by everyone.

The cuticle subsequently shrivels and becomes partially dead. The part that goes into the nail plate should be removed. If you ignore this need, you expose the nails to fragility and delamination.

Skin growths take away food from the plate, because of this, the nail growth rate decreases and their general condition worsens. Hands lose their former beauty, grooves and bumps appear on the nails.

To ensure a proper cuticle care, you can contact the salon or carry out the manipulations yourself. If the choice fell on self-care, take care of buying a gel to soften the cuticles in advance.

What is a remover

The main advantage of the remover is that it slows down the growth of the cuticle and its influx on the nail plate. The composition also includes oils that feed the okolonogtevogo roller and prevent it from drying out (cracking).

To date, several remover options are known. The first is gentle alkaline, the duration of which can reach 25 minutes. The second is an acid fast-acting gel with the inclusion of aggressive substances. The tool after application has a result in 2-3 minutes.

Advantages of using a remover

• convenient in home use;
• does not cause allergies, except in cases of individual intolerance to the components of the product;
• completely safe for adults;
• qualitatively dissolves dead skin, preparing nails for coating;
• requires less time and skill when using;
• optionally steaming the skin in the bath;
• does not require training, therefore, allows the use of the house;
• reduces cuticle growth rate;
• Leaves no burrs or cuts.

Disadvantages of using a remover

• gel with hard components is not suitable for girls with delicate hands;
• requires a preliminary test for individual intolerance;
• It is difficult to cope with the launched cuticle, which has already grown into the plate;
• in some cases does not give a result at all;
• poor quality product will damage the nails and periungual roller;
• if the instructions are not followed, an unpredictable result is possible.

How to use a remover

1. The frequency of use of cuticle gel depends on the individual structure of the skin tissue. After carrying out 2-3 procedures, the cuticle begins to grow more slowly, it becomes soft and supple for subsequent manipulations.
2. Modern bottles and tubes are equipped with a convenient spout or brush. Additional devices allow you to quickly apply the product without affecting healthy areas of the skin.
3. Before carrying out the manipulations, it is desirable, but not necessary, to steam out the fingertips in a special bath. To prepare it, pour a liter of milk in a basin, heat to 40 degrees. Drop 30 ml. olive oil and 1 ml. ether patchouli.
4. Dip your fingers in the mixture and wait a third of an hour. After this time, wipe your hands with napkins, then rinse under the tap and wipe dry again. Allow moisture to evaporate, after 10 minutes, start using a remover.
5. If the bottle is glass, as with varnish, shake it or roll between your palms. Then spread with a brush on the base of the cuticle. In the case of plastic tubes, it is enough to squeeze the gel along the entire free edge of the periungual roller.
6. After carefully reading the instructions, note the time. Some firms urge to remove the composition after 5 minutes, others - after 15. On average, it is enough to hold the composition for about 7 minutes.
7. After the indicated time, arm yourself with an orange stick. Move the cuticle with the stylus to the base of the plate. If you have sensitive skin, the procedure is performed with a cotton swab or a cotton / paper towel.
8. Wait another minute. After this time, completely get rid of the remover by wiping your hands with a towel. Rinse the brushes, wipe dry, apply gel to soften and nourish the cuticle.
9. For some, it will be useful to know that a remover can remove corns and hardened skin on the feet. To do this, apply the gel liberally and let it work. Remove softened skin with a pumice stone.

How to choose a cuticle gel

You should know that it is not always worth relying on the opinions of others and buying the recommended composition. Assess the condition of your cuticle and make a decision based on the situation.

"Sally Hansen"

1. Such a gel is acidic. The composition is good because with its help you can quickly solve the problem.
2. Basically, the extract contains extracts of jojoba oil and kiwi. The product perfectly softens and removes unnecessary skin. Then follows a deep nutrition and hydration of tissues due to wheat extract.

"Blue Cross"

1. The presented composition belongs to the line of aggressive gels. Choosing such a tool, do not forget about precautions.
2. The gel is applied exclusively to the varnished plate, otherwise the nail will begin to deteriorate.
3. Avoid prolonged exposure of the gel to the skin area. Try to carry out the manicure procedure quickly.
4. Remember that the orange stem should be used with caution. With strong pressure, the stick damages the plate.
5. Remove cosmetic as necessary. Perform manipulation when the cuticle is completely softened.

CND

1. The remover is considered universal and is suitable for any type of manicure and pedicure. If you use the product regularly, the cuticle growth slows down, it becomes softer. Cells die over time.
2. Such a gel is available in two variations. In the first case, the composition is used exclusively by professionals.In the second - the tool is completely suitable for home use.
3. Professional gel comprehensively affects the skin, providing a therapeutic effect. A home remedy copes with the task, which is comparable to a salon procedure.

Smart Enamel

1. The composition helps girls get rid of the cuticle without circumcision. Active ingredients destroy the structure of hard skin.
2. Aloe vera extract and blue algae provide complex nutrition for living cells.

"Severina"

1. Low-cost, but no less effective product helps to easily overcome the task. The tool fully softens the cuticle, while not destroying the nail plate.
2. After applying the composition, the action time begins in the next 30 seconds. Further, the cuticle can easily be pushed away with a cosmetic stick. In parallel, the composition cleans the nail plate.
3. The gel is quite economical, to achieve maximum results do not need a large amount. If you apply the remover exclusively at home 2 times a week, the bottle will last for about a year.
4. Capacity and brush allow you to conveniently apply the gel. The brush completely covers the area with excess skin. The only drawback of the cosmetic composition is that it is not able to slow down the growth of the cuticle.

"Anny"

1. The remover effectively copes with the skin that has grown on the plate. The gel contains valuable components in the form of panthenol, honey extract and propolis. As a result, the procedure provides good nutrition and care.
2. The product contains alkali, so be careful. It is not recommended to overexpose the composition on the skin. The tool begins to act from 1 to 3 minutes. The gel is dispensed with a pipette, has an orange color and a honey aroma.

Using a remover is not particularly difficult. The procedure itself lies in steaming the fingers, applying the product and holding it. Read the instructions before use. It is important to know exactly how long to leave the remover. The gel is removed with a cotton swab or orange stylus.

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