Rabat – Fingernails deserve more attention and care than you might think. Taking care of your nails is not an aesthetic luxury or a waste of time; it is an integral part of your personal health and hygiene.
Nails are more than just looks
Nails’ shape and colour can provide important information about your overall health.
While spoon-shaped nails have to do with iron deficiency, yellow nails signal chronic respiratory or lung diseases; Beau’s lines are an indication of vitamin and nutrient deficiencies; splinter hemorrhages, or melanonychia, can be indicated by dark vertical streaks, and lack of oxygen in the blood is usually signaled by bluish nails.
Here is an effective routine to maintain your nails in good shape
A healthy eating routine is the key step to good-looking nails. Remember! Nails are the mirror of your inner health; having a well-balanced, varied diet with fruits, nuts, vegetables, proteins, and water will help the growth and health of your nails.
To keep your nails clean, practice good hygiene, wash your hands regularly, and scrub under your nails with soap. Make sure you dry them well; excess moisture is a nurturing environment for bacteria.
Moisturising your nails is also very essential; make sure you hydrate your hands daily. Non-hydrated nails look unhealthy and split easily.
You can add a Moroccan touch to your routine by applying argan oil-based hand creams; argan oil is rich in vitamin E, fatty acids, and antioxidants, providing deep moisturization and high repair.
Trim your fingernails regularly; overgrowth can result in painful injuries. Dedicate some time to trim your nails. After finishing off your trim, file your nails smoothly using a glass or crystal file.
Wear gloves; water is a double-edged sword; excessive exposure to water can damage and weaken your nails. Make sure you put on gloves before doing housework.
Give your nails some time off; constantly wearing nail polish and gel can be damaging to your fingernails. Give your nails a break from time to time.
Simple Moroccan nail treatment recipe
A nature-based beauty recipe; All you need is Argan oil and essential lemon oil.
Take one tablespoon of argan oil and one drop of essential lemon oil; mix them together in a bowl, and soak your nails for 10 minutes, then massage around your fingernails with the excess oil.
Apply this mixture to your fingernails for a week; it will help your nails grow strong, healthy, and shiny.
