Dream - When taking care of the nails during the manicure process, cutting the cuticles, or the white layer of skin that surrounds the nails, is often considered a necessary step. Did you know that avoiding this action is actually better? Why is that?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the cuticle plays an important role in protecting the nails and the surrounding skin from infections. Removing or cutting the cuticle, especially with non-sterile tools, potentially opens the door for bacteria and germs to enter, resulting in paronychia infection which can cause serious problems and long healing.

"It will be even worse, the habit of regularly cutting cuticles can cause them to grow rougher, prompting you to constantly engage in continuous cutting! Instead of damaging the results of a manicure with the risk of infection that can cause red and painful nails, it is better to care for the cuticles with the following tips."

The rough and dry cuticles often become a reason to be cut. Instead of cutting them, regular care will make them look neater and more beautiful.

If at the salon, it is better to ask to push back the cuticles rather than cutting them. When doing treatment at home, there are several things that need to be done. Prepare warm water and soak the nails for a few minutes to make the cuticles soft and more flexible.