Cuticle Massage

Massage has a reputation for being a frivolous, luxurious thing to treat ourselves to on birthdays or Mother's days. And that's too bad, since massage can stimulate blood flow, encourage oxygen to reach body tissues, and help us relax, placing it firmly in the realm of everyday health care.

If you need further convincing, massage can also help our nails. Dermatologists have long known that the nails on the person's dominant hand grow faster and stronger than the nails on a person's non-dominant hands. The reason? The busier hand gets an increase in blood supply, which nourishes and prompts nails to grow faster.

Massage also encourages increased blood flow to the fingers and toes. To massage your nails, reach for some heave hand cream, massage oil, baby oil, or even olive oil. Place a drop or two of the product at the base of the nail, and rub it into the cuticle, up the nail folds, and onto the nail plate itself. Nail massage has a secondary benefit: the massage lotion or oil moisturizes the nails, cuticle, and surrounding skin so that nails stay strong and flexible enough to fend off breaks and the surrounding skin remains supple and hangnail-free.

If you're having a massage, don't forget your hands and feet. They need as much care as the rest of your body, and your nails will benefit from the increased blood flow a massage brings.

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