The best natural remedies to strengthen nails

There's no need to resort to the usual industrial cosmetic products to strengthen your nails. Some natural remedies are much more effective when combined with some good habits. Among the former are certainly lemon, some oils (especially coconut and olive),horsetail and avocado. As for good habits, nails should be moisturized to strengthen them, while hot water, detergents, and harsh nail polish should be avoided.

THEoil and lemon compress It is one of the most effective natural remedies because it combines nutrition, hydration and keratin stimulation, the main protein in nails.

The easiest procedure is the following:

Massage during application increases the blood circulation to the nail matrix, the part under the cuticle from which the nail grows, promoting stronger nails.

Massage coconut oil Apply to nails and cuticles every evening for a few days. It nourishes and hydrates nails, preventing breakage and cracking. It contains vitamin E and fatty acids that strengthen keratin (the nail protein).

Also 'avocado It can be an excellent remedy for strengthening nails. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E and nourishes keratin and the cuticle, preventing dryness and flaking.

To prepare an effective compress, follow this procedure:

A true natural antibiotic, thegarlic It can be simply rubbed on the nails or chopped and combined with a few drops of lemon.

THEhorsetail It is a plant rich in calcium and mineral salts, excellent for strengthening nails. Horsetail contains organic silicon, a mineral essential for the synthesis of keratin.

To prepare a compress, do the following:

Shea butter is rich in natural lipids, which penetrate the nails and cuticles, and in this way it maintains the nail soft and flexible, reducing breakage and flaking.

Prepare a mixture based on shea butter, with a few drops of lemon essential oil and a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil: apply the resulting cream to your nails daily and you will notice that the results will be visible from the first applications.

There are ten foods best suited for strengthening nails. And they also help with hair.

• Salmon. Contains Omega 3, vitamins B12 and D, iron, and protein.
• Beans and lentilsThey have iron and zinc, and biotin, vitamin H.
• walnutsRich in vitamin B5.
• Whole grains. They're packed with vitamins, and millet is a real boon for nails, too.
• Carrots e cucumbersThey have high levels of vitamin A.
• SpinaciA mine of Vitamin C.
• OnionsVery rich in vitamins (B, C, K and J) and minerals.
• Seafood. They are well-stocked with zinc.
• Flax seedThey provide the body with Omega 3 and Omega 6
• Parsley. It gives us Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium.

What can weaken nails?

Nails can be weakened and made brittle by even the most trivial mistakes. For example:

• Un manicure too aggressive
• An unbalanced diet
• Excessive use of gels and semi-permanents
• Vitamin deficiencies, especially D, and minerals such as Calcium e Zinc
• Excessive use of colored nail polishes containing substances, such as camphor or formaldehyde, which can damage nails
• Poor quality paints

Most common causes that make nails brittle

Nails can be fragile for various reasons and among these, once again, it comes into play power. For example, bulimia or anorexia, and in general the whole catalogue of eating disorders lead to brittle nailsOther pathologies associated with the phenomenon are:

• anemia (iron deficiency);
• hyperthyroidism;
• psoriasis and specific traumas.

Then there are more trivial causes, but they should still be considered. Nails turn yellow, for example, if you use poor-quality nail polish, while vertical lines are simply a sign of the natural aging process.