Besides dry hands, another problem of women who are concerned about their manicure, are nails that discolour or stain fairly easily. Fortunately, you can regain the aesthetics of your fingers with some effective homemade remedies. The following tips and tips will help you to whiten your nails and make them shine again, so that you Don't feel comfortable in front of others.?
How do I whiten nails with natural homemade treatments?
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You can get rid of stains on your nails by soaking them in a denture cleaner. These hygiene products contain mainly diluted sodium hypochlorite, which is a mild bleaching agent. The active ingredient therefore acts on the surface of the nails by stripping it from yellowing. To use the denture cleaner, take one tablet and dissolve it in a container full of hot water. Once the tablet dissolves in the liquid, soak your hands for five minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean towel. You will have to repeat this process several times a week to see an improvement in the appearance of your nails.
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2. Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
Bathe with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to whiten your nails. The mixture will function as an effective remover. To prepare the solution, mix a teaspoon of each of the two ingredients with 125 ml of hot water in a small plastic bowl. Stir well with a spoon until the powder dissolves, then plunge your nails into it for up to 10 minutes. Then wash your hands with soap and water and make sure they are properly hydrated with homemade cream or body butter to prevent hydrogen peroxide from acting aggressively on the skin and drying it out.
3. Lemon juice and soapy water
Use a solution of lemon juice and soapy water to depress the nails. You can easily find these two products in your kitchen cabinets. When you use this mixture, the acidic properties of the lemon juice will dissolve all the particles of the stain on your nails and the soapy water will make the process even easier. To take advantage of this method, pour into a cup of water two tablespoons of liquid soap and a quarter cup of freshly pressed lemon juice. Soak your hands for about five minutes. Wash afterwards with running water and moisturize the epidermis with appropriate cream.
4. White vinegar
Coloured vinegar can stain your nails, so use the white version instead to remove the yellow shades. The soft acid contained in it will eliminate defects on hard surfaces. Add one teaspoon to one tablespoon of distilled white vinegar in a cup of hot water. Soak your nails for about eight minutes, then rinse your hands with warm water. After tapping your fingers with a clean towel, apply an abundant amount of moisturizing lotion.
5. Nail scrubbing
If your nails are stained after using a dark nail polish, wipe the dye with a special nail art remover. Then use a nail brush to eliminate imperfections.
Both activated carbon and bentonite clay can absorb toxins and stains, which can make nails look lighter. To use this method, combine 1 to 2 teaspoons of activated carbon or bentonite clay (you can always mix them) with just enough water to make a loose paste. Apply to nails and let stand for several minutes. Gently massage your fingers before rinsing them.
If you use activated carbon, be careful when pouring it into a bowl-it tends to spread everywhere! Although it doesn't stain, it can be pretty messy.
7. Rub nails with lemon juice
Acid lemon juice works well to clean nails. All you have to do is rub the flesh of a remaining lemon on it for about 30 to 60 seconds. Make sure to moisturize the skin after this operation.
8. Lemon juice and baking soda paste
Stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl. Using a cotton swab, apply the resulting paste to your nails and also below. After about 15 minutes, wash your hands with soap and water.
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9. Lemon and salt scrub
The use of lemon and salt is another effective homemade remedy for whitening nails. The lemon will act on the stains and the salt will function as a soft buffer to remove the stain and polish at the same time. To use this scrub combine equal parts of the two ingredients and rub on the surface of the nails. Leave on for about five minutes, then rinse with warm water. Don't forget to hydrate your hands with cream or lotion.
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Whitening toothpaste is not just for teeth. Turns out he can also clear the nails. For this purpose, rub a small spoonful of toothpaste on the surface and let stand for 10 minutes. Once the time is up, take a soft hair brush and gently rub the nails under hot water. Repeat the operation for a few days, if necessary, to get rid of persistent stains.
