My Nails Are Now Immune to Dryness Thanks to This $13 Amazon Product

As a person who is prone to dryness all over, I take my moisturizing very seriously. That means applying body lotion after showering and slathering my face in moisturizer, face oils, and serums religiously. But I realized a few months ago that I was neglecting something in my routine—my hands! After what seemed like nonstop eczema flare-ups and a constant feeling of scaliness, I decided to get my hands in check.

That meant stocking up on some good hand cream and treating myself to cuticle oil. I never gave much thought to cuticle oils before, but now I'm realizing how helpful they can be in keeping my nails healthy and strong.

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Benefits of Using a Cuticle Oil

Cuticle oils normally consist of vegetable, fruit, or plant oils. And sometimes they're packed with vitamins, like E or A, or other nourishing ingredients like aloe and keratin. They're designed to moisturize and strengthen the nails, and some of them even encourage growth.

The cuticles can get dried out after excessive hand-washing, sun exposure, if you're doing a lot of work with your hands, and more. So, it's important to give them some TLC from time to time. And all you need to apply is a drop on each nail and massage it in. The product can help preserve your nail color, too.

Take a look at some cuticle oils to shop below.

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Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY and Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.