Are you dealing with painful and sore cuticles? Sore cuticles tend to tingle and burn. Tap to read the effective home remedies to relieve cuticle pain and reduce redness.
Warm oil soak
Heat coconut oil or olive oil at lukewarm temperature. Gently massage your fingertips for 10-15 minutes or soak your hands with it.
Aloe vera gel
Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel on your cuticles to soothe inflammation and redness. Aloe vera is rich in antioxidants, which helps in healing.
Honey and lemon
Mix a teaspoon of honey with a few drops of lemon juice. Use this to gently exfoliate cuticles. Honey helps moisture nourish dry cuticles.
Epsom salt soak
Take a bowl with lukewarm water and add Epsom salt to it. Soak your fingertips in this to reduce inflammation and soreness around cuticles.
Petroleum jelly
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly around the cuticles. Massage this for a few minutes and keep this overnight to nourish irritated skin.
Tea tree oil
Dilute a few drops of tea tree oil with coconut oil and apply to the cuticles. It is rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and irritation.
Milk and honey soak
Combine 3-4 tablespoons of milk with a teaspoon of honey. It is rich in antioxidants that help soften and hydrate dry cuticles.
Information credits
This information is taken from the American Academy of Dermatology. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test before applying anything directly.