Many women wish for healthy nails and flawless skin. They spend a lot of money on expensive ridge fillers, nail strengthening creams, oils, exfoliants, and other products, but nothing seems to work. It could be because of not using these products correctly or not following a proper skin and nail care   routine. This is not an easy task, but a few tips can help you get better skin and nails.

Tips for skin care
There are many ways to protect the skin and improve its health. Below are a few tested remedies to try:

Always use sunscreen
Wearing sunscreen should be a part of every individual’s daily skincare routine as it protects the skin from harmful UV rays. Exposure to these rays can damage the skin and lead to complications like sunburn, skin cancer, or premature aging. Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or above and reapply after sweating.

Avoid too many skincare products
Using too many products and constantly switching between them hardly provides any benefits. In fact, some anti-aging gels and glowing creams have chemicals that can harm the skin. So, use limited simple products like sunscreen, moisturizers, and cleansers. Also, develop a day and night care routine and stick to it.

Apply serum and toner
A vitamin C serum during the day can protect your skin from free radicals. At night, you can use a moisturizing serum that helps retain moisture. But choose a suitable product based on your skin type. Also, once products from a particular brand work, you might want to stick to it.

Be gentle to your skin
Certain cleansing and shaving habits can harm the skin. Always use warm water, avoid strong soaps, shave carefully, dry the skin gently, and never forget to moisturize after cleansing.

Follow a skin-friendly meal plan
Your face reflects your overall health. Adding a lot of fruits and veggies to your meals and drinking plenty of water can make you look younger and fit. On the other hand, fast food can make your skin oily and lead to other skin problems. Healthy eating can be a part of both skin and nail care.

Exfoliate
Accumulation of dead skin cells can make the skin look sullen. Exfoliating with a pH-neutral product every few days can eliminate these dead cells and give you fresher-looking, clear skin.

Tips for nail care
It is hard to figure out a daily routine for healthy nails as many things are involved. But it is not impossible. Here are some inexpensive and easy tips:

Keep the nails hydrated
Our nails require moisture to be healthy. While the skin produces some oil, the nails do not. So you need to take steps for external moisturization. You can use olive oil, petroleum jelly, or cuticle creams. Just dab it in your nails and cuticles and massage it for a few minutes.

Avoid scraping the nail polish
If it has started to chip off, take a cotton pad dipped in remover and rub it on top of your nail to remove the color. Scraping damages your nail’s texture and can weaken it, so be gentle.

Always use a high-quality base and top coat
Using a base and top coat is a good habit when applying nail polish. Cleanse your nails, apply a base coat, and wait a while. Then apply two coats of nail color, allow it to dry, and then add a top coat. The base coat prevents the chemicals in the nail polish from discoloring your nails.

Strengthen your nails
Various products like jojoba oil, coconut oil, almond oil, and apple cider vinegar can help improve the strength and health of your nails. When choosing products, look for vitamin E as it helps prevent peeling, yellowing, or even cracked nails.

Avoid acetone
Acetone helps get rid of nail paint quickly. But it can be very harsh to the nails, causing them to become dry and more prone to breakage. It can also cause skin irritation. So, avoiding acetone is a helpful tip for both skin and nail care.

Clip your nails often
Just like your hair, trimming your nails helps keep them healthy. Short nails are less likely to accumulate dirt and harmful bacteria, which can help prevent disease.

Let the cuticles be
The cuticle helps seal the area around the nail and protects it from bacteria. So, removing the cuticle will increase the chances of infection. Instead of cutting the cuticles, use a cuticle removal cream.

It is essential to care for your skin and nails just as you care for your overall health. Even if you visit the salon once in a while, try to follow these skin and nail care tips on other days.