Many people face and try to fight with yellowing of nails. This is unaesthetic, the nails look unkempt. Yellow spots on the surface of nails can appear as a result of improper nutrition, the use of cheap and quick-drying varnishes, poor quality gel varnishes (they damage the nail plate) or diseases of the body. Therefore, you should not close your eyes to this. However, there are simple ways to whiten them at home.
1. Lemon
Without a doubt, lemons can be found in any refrigerator and any grocery store. You can do hand baths with lemon juice and tea tree essential oil. It will help improve the overall condition of your skin. Alternatively, rub lemon juice directly into the nail plates, massaging them in a circular motion. However, remember not to use lemon juice too often, as it can cause dry hands. After using this folk remedy, you need to use a moisturizer for your hands.
2. Baking soda with lemon juice
Whitens nails and baking soda. It is usually used in trays: in a bowl of warm water you need to stir a teaspoon of baking soda, you can add lemon juice and hold your fingers for a few minutes.
3. Baking soda + hydrogen peroxide
An effective way to whiten your nails is to apply a mixture of baking soda and a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on them for about five minutes. Already after the first application, the nails brighten noticeably. If necessary, you can carry out several more procedures. This tool should not be abused, but we understand that hydrogen peroxide negatively affects the nail plate.
4. Trays with vinegar
A similar remedy for whitening nails is a vinegar bath, also in a concentration of a teaspoon for one glass of water. It is worth using this tool with great care - only if there are no wounds or scratches on the hands.
5. A mixture of baking soda with white toothpaste
You can mix baking soda with white toothpaste. After that, apply the resulting gruel to the nails. This method will help to whiten them effectively.
Precautionary measures
- You can only whiten your nails if there are no wounds or burrs around them, otherwise the procedure will do more harm than good. If there is a burning sensation, redness or irritation, you should not continue the procedure.
- Also, we must not forget that yellowed nails can be the result of improper care of them. Or because of your general health. Therefore, you should think about improving your lifestyle, and if the problem is serious, consult a doctor.
How to protect the nail plate
- When using nail polish at home, you need to apply a base before the selected color. She just solves the problem of protecting nails, prolongs the life of a manicure, it will hold on firmly for a long time.
- Dense enamel or dark shades of varnishes will help to quickly hide yellow spots.
