The nails on my legs are cracked? There is an exit

Female beauty is the object of worship of poets andartists of all times. Well-groomed and beautiful legs play an important role in creating the image of an attractive woman. However, we often do not devote enough time to them. We constantly take care of our face, body, hair, but we completely forget about our feet, and especially about our nails. Often we do not even notice that our toenails are peeling. This approach is absolutely wrong. We spend almost the entire day on our feet. They take on a huge load. In addition, few women can imagine themselves without heels. Often we even wear shoes that are not comfortable enough for ourselves, justifying our actions with the well-known proverb: "Beauty requires sacrifice." But then comes summer, the time when we switch from closed shoes to open sandals - and what do we see? Rough skin of the feet, calluses and often yellowed, peeling nails. What to do in such a situation? It is necessary to take urgent measures to rehabilitate the beauty of the legs. Maybe not completely, but to some extent they will correct the situation. And to avoid such a problem in the future, it is better to learn how to properly care for your feet and know the main reasons that can lead to deterioration of their appearance. After all, caring for your feet is important not only for beauty but also for health. And special attention should be paid to the problem of nail splitting, which many women face - some less often, some more often. Many people think that nails split more often on their hands. Yes, indeed, we do everything with our hands during the day. All kinds of household chemicals cause particular harm to the condition of the skin and nails. After all, almost every woman faces washing dishes and cleaning. However, split toenails are also a fairly common disease. There are many reasons for it. The condition of the toenails is influenced by both external factors and the general condition of the body.

The causes of stratification of nails on the legs

Low quality cosmeticsMost women paint their toenails. But many people think that it is not necessary to buy expensive nail polish for this purpose. That is why we often save on this cosmetic product. And we usually buy cheap nail polish remover. But such low-quality cosmetics have a detrimental effect on the condition of the nail plate. Do not spare money on expensive nail polishes. Otherwise, you will have to spend significantly more money and time on restoring your toenails.

Uncomfortable tight shoes Very often womenbuy shoes based on their appearance. When we see beautiful shoes in a store that match our favorite clothes, we can say that we lose our heads. Few people in such a situation care how comfortable they are. Big deal, you say, why suffer a couple of hours in tight, but very beautiful shoes. However, it is worth considering what unpleasant consequences these couple of hours can lead to. This can lead to the fact that your nails will start to peel. Choose only comfortable shoes in which your feet feel comfortable. This is the most important thing. In addition, choosing not only comfortable, but also beautiful shoes is not a problem now. Perhaps such a pleasure will not be very cheap. But is it worth risking the beauty and health of your feet to save a couple of rubles?

Nail fungus is quite commona disease that affects both men and women Fungus is a very persistent parasite that affects all parts of the nail and spreads to other nails and skin in case of improper care and untimely treatment. It can be recognized with the naked eye. The nail plate changes color, becomes opaque. Nails infected with fungus can acquire a gray, yellow and even greenish tint. Over time, they become denser and begin to peel off. To combat foot fungus, it is best to consult a doctor - a specialist who will prescribe the necessary medications. It is very difficult to get rid of this problem at home.

Poor circulation in the lower extremitiesInsufficient blood circulation can be associated with many factors: varicose veins, a sedentary lifestyle, etc. It can also lead to splitting of nails. For prevention, it is recommended to do daily gymnastics for the feet. It is not difficult, for example, to do this exercise. Pull your toes away from you, hold in this position for 15-20 seconds, spread your toes apart - hold, pull towards you - hold. And so on. Rotational movements of the feet have proven themselves well in the fight against insufficient blood circulation. You can also bend your toes with force, then straighten them, repeating the exercise 15-20 times. Such gymnastics can be done at any time of the day, sitting at work or at home.

As with fingernails, toenailsnails peel when cut and filed incorrectly It is very difficult to give any specific recommendations here. The shape of the nails plays a big role in this. But in any case, when cutting nails, do not round them. Make a straight cut, leaving at least 1 mm of free edge. Trim your toenails regularly. Use only your personal tools for this. They should be well sharpened and clean. To prevent nails from peeling, avoid using a metal file. This "irreplaceable assistant" leaves many microparticles on the nail surface, which are the cause of further peeling. Buy yourself a ceramic or glass file with optimal abrasiveness. The thinner the nail plate, the finer the coating on the tool should be. Never grind damaged nails or tear off peeling pieces. This will cause even more harm to your nails.

Diets and unbalanced nutrition ManyWomen have recently become overly keen on diets. However, in the pursuit of slimness, many forget that poor nutrition has a negative impact on appearance. All kinds of express and mono-diets are especially dangerous. In this case, the body does not receive the necessary amount of vitamins and microelements.

A special role in maintaining health and beautyProtein plays a role in the health of hair and nails. It is the building block of all tissues of the human body. A person needs at least 1-1.5 g of complete animal protein per kg of weight. This microelement is found in red meat, chicken, turkey, and eggs. And the best source is fatty sea fish: salmon, mackerel, and trout. A lack of magnesium and calcium especially undermines the health of nails. And this is a very common problem, especially among the female population, who are fans of all kinds of diets. Magnesium deficiency is observed in most women, but it plays an important role in the production of energy by cells. If there is not enough magnesium, cellular growth processes suffer, which directly affect the condition of the nails. The required daily intake of magnesium is 300 milligrams. And if you cut back on your diet for any reason, then take additional magnesium supplements. And do not forget about calcium. Everyone knows what role it plays in maintaining the health of nails and hair. However, these two microelements do not bring much benefit separately. They must be taken together in a 2:1 ratio. Vitamin D is also important for the absorption of calcium and magnesium. However, remember that excessive zeal is of no use here. Excessive amounts of calcium can lead to the opposite effect and negatively affect the condition of the nail plate. Deficiency of another important microelement in the human body, silicon, also leads to delamination of the nail plates. To replenish the content of this microelement, you need to add green beans, lettuce, bananas, currants and parsley to your diet. Delamination of nails is sometimes a "hint" that the body simply lacks iron. This problem is especially relevant for women, since we lose a considerable part of it with blood every month. To replenish iron deficiency in the body, it is necessary to eat beef liver, lean meat, egg yolks, dried fruits, all types of legumes and, of course, greens. It is also recommended to take a decoction of dandelions, sorrel and burdock. To get the most effective result, you need to use specially developed complexes of vitamins and minerals. For example, the drug "Perfectil" has proven itself well, which in addition to vitamins and minerals contains the amino acid cysteine. It was created specifically to replenish the deficiency of microelements, prevent delamination of the nail plates, strengthen the nails and provide them with nutrition.

Treatment of Folding Nails

It is not enough to know why nails peel.Sometimes this problem cannot be avoided. In this case, it is necessary to take urgent measures to restore the nail plate. There are different ways to treat nails. Which one to choose depends on the severity of the situation.

Medical cosmetics Strengthen regularlydamaged nails with special cosmetics, creams and oils. They can be easily purchased at any pharmacy. Such cosmetics usually contain panthenol, allatonin, liposomes and other nutrients that help accelerate the growth of the nail plate. Cosmetics that contain proteins and vitamin C are also useful. These elements help increase resistance to negative environmental influences.

Massage Few people know that it strengthensYou can treat split nails with a massage. The technique is quite simple. Prepare a bath of sea salt. You can also use ocean salt, but without aromatic additives. Why with salt? Because it contains a large amount of iodine, which will have a beneficial effect on the condition of the nail plate. Hold your feet in the bath for a few minutes, then massage the cuticle area with a soft massage brush, to which you apply baby or glycerin soap. It is recommended to do this massage at least three times a week.

Paraffin therapy for severely flaking nailsA procedure called paraffin therapy will help, which can be done not only in a beauty salon, but also at home. The paraffin therapy technique consists of several stages. First of all, the feet must be prepared for the procedure. Wash the skin surface thoroughly in cool water with glycerin-based soap and apply a disinfectant. The next stage is the paraffin therapy procedure itself. It consists of several steps. First, test the skin's reaction to paraffin. To do this, apply a small amount of melted paraffin to an open area of skin. After you are sure that this substance does not have a negative effect on the skin, proceed to the procedure. Dip your feet ankle-deep in melted warm paraffin with a regularity of 10 seconds 3-5 times. This way, several layers of paraffin will be fixed on your feet. Wait a couple of minutes. When the paraffin becomes hard and forms a crust on your feet and nails, put plastic bags on your feet. But that's not all. You also need to put warm socks on top. Keep your feet in this state for about half an hour. Then remove the socks and bags, carefully remove the paraffin layer and lubricate your nails and skin with a strengthening cosmetic product. To improve the effect, lightly massage the cuticle area. Paraffin can be used several times. If the procedure seems too complicated to you, contact a specialist at a beauty salon.

Compresses and masks Composition for compresses and maskscan be purchased at any cosmetics store or drugstore. A fairly good remedy for restoring the nail plate can be prepared independently. Mix 70 grams of water, 25 grams of glycerin and 5 grams of alum. Moisten a piece of cloth with the resulting mixture and apply to the damaged nails, cover with plastic wrap on top and put on socks. Leave this compress on your feet for 30-40 minutes. It is useful to apply olive oil to your nails, put on cotton socks and go to bed like that. This simple recommendation will not help cure exfoliated nails. However, it will serve as a good preventive measure.

Sealing To strengthen nail platesA popular procedure is "sealing", which involves layer-by-layer application of preparations containing essential microelements and vitamins. Often, the composition of sealing agents includes the so-called "crystal material", an indispensable tool in the fight against exfoliated nails. The medicinal components are rubbed into the nail plate in a special way and remain there for two weeks. A protective coating is applied on top, as well as, at the client's request, decorative varnish.

Take good care of your feet andnails, and if even the slightest minor problems appear, take immediate action. The problem of exfoliated nails must be dealt with at an early stage of the disease. Otherwise, it will not be easy for you to get rid of it.