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Favorite Cuticle Remover/Softener

StillRachB — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:30:24 GMT

I loved and used Butter London Cuticle Eliminator for a couple of years. And then, ofcourse, it was discontinued and replaced with Cuticle Exfoliator which does not compare, nor does it do the same job of really softening and loosening the cuticle for easy removal. I have tried Blue Cross but don't care for it, nor do I like CND's cuticle product. Help me find a decent replacement that will help loosen and remove my thick cuticles. I don't mind paying whatever price it may be for a great product. What do you use? Why do you like it?

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ID2 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:56:13 GMT

I just had an appt for a yearly check up with my derm. The one thing he honed in on were my cuticles. He told me to let them be. Mine we apparently "too manicured". So I'm not going to worry about using cuticle removers or softeners anymore...doctors orders.

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StillRachB — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:57:48 GMT

@ID2 I can't let mine be. They need a good clean-up once a week.

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juperier — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:11:37 GMT

@ID2 Good for your dermatologtist. Apparently there are quite a few nail techs that don't understand the difference between the cuticle and the eponychium. The eponychium is living tissue and should never be cut (other than by a medical professional). It's considered a medical procedure and thus not something nail techs are allowed to do.

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Mrsq2022 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:16:32 GMT

I love the CND product so have never had a need to shop around - no other recommendations here other than CND.

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hockey mom — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:44:40 GMT

@StillRachB wrote:
I loved and used Butter London Cuticle Eliminator for a couple of years. And then, ofcourse, it was discontinued and replaced with Cuticle Exfoliator which does not compare, nor does it do the same job of really softening and loosening the cuticle for easy removal. I have tried Blue Cross but don't care for it, nor do I like CND's cuticle product. Help me find a decent replacement that will help loosen and remove my thick cuticles. I don't mind paying whatever price it may be for a great product. What do you use? Why do you like it?

@StillRachB I use Dr. MarVey bye-bye cuticles once a week. I get it at Wal-mart. You just brush it on, rub it in and rinse off. If I'm not putting on polish, I dry my hands and rub in a little coconut oil. My cuticles have never looked better.

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juperier — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:54:46 GMT

@StillRachB I'm not much help since I use Blue Cross maybe once every month or two. Not in love with it, but it works and I have a lifetime supply. Most of the time just gently pushing back my oil soaked cuticle every week or so works.

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kwkelley — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:07:03 GMT

I LOVE Deborah Lippman cuticle remover. I don't have to use cuticle scissors anymore.

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Imadickens — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:39:47 GMT

Argon oil

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Jacie — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:57:35 GMT

If I need it, I use Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover. But, I moisturize and oil my cuticles so regularly that I usually don't have issues.

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mstyrion 1 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:54:05 GMT

Good old coconut oil, by itself or a few drops mixed into whatever lotion I am using.

My cuticles need no pushing back or cutting.

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spot555 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:19:03 GMT

Deborah Lippmann makes a really great cuticle remover (my all-time fave).

Then I follow it with Lippmann "It's a Miracle Cuticle Oil" (I actually use this nightly- AMAZING STUFF!)

I usually purchase these at Dermstore when they have a sale.

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willdob3 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 01:22:10 GMT

@spot555 wrote:
Deborah Lippmann makes a really great cuticle remover (my all-time fave).

Then I follow it with Lippmann "It's a Miracle Cuticle Oil" (I actually use this nightly- AMAZING STUFF!)

I usually purchase these at Dermstore when they have a sale.

This is what I use. I have a kit from HSN - Deborah Lippmann 4-piece Cuticle Care Set. - There is a good demonstration video on HSN.

Cuticle Remover
It's a Miracle Cuticle Therapy Oil
The Cure Ultra Nourishing Cuticle Repair Cream
Birchwood Cuticle Pusher

I actually used all of these on both my toes & fingers this evening. It will be a nice deep conditioning treatment overnight. I'll add polish tomorrow.

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StillRachB — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:22:56 GMT

Does anyone get regular manicures and tell the tech NOT to cut the cuticles? I always keep my nails neatly polished, whether I do it myself or get a manicure. I think I'd like to try NOT cutting my cuticles....just using either Argan or coconut oil two or three times a day and gently pushing my cuticles back. I'm just wondering how a manicurist will receive a request not to cut cuticles (and I know as the customer she should do what I want, just curious how others handle it.)

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willdob3 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:33:03 GMT

@StillRachB - I do my own nails but a professional manicurist will - or should - understand a request to not cut cuticles. Just state it simply. I'm sure they get that request often.

It is kind of like me requesting that my dentist skip the fluoride treatment when I get my teeth cleaned.

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Sister Golden Hair — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:06:00 GMT

Solar Oil

If you use it every night, you won't have that problem.

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juperier — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:58:41 GMT

@StillRachB First off what many, including many nail techs (as well as some nail educators and nail companies) , refer to as the cuticle is actually the eponychium. No well-educated nail tech is going to be cutting this skin in the first place. Doug Schoon provided some wonderful info on his Facebook page. One of his goals is the further technical educaion of nail techs. This blog also provides a good explanation.

As to how a nail tech will take you asking them not to cut...that's going to mainly depend on the nail tech. No matter how you present it, there will be some that feel you are questioning their knowledge and take offense. some will be fine with it and for others it may be a springboard for them to further their knowledge.

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rochelleS — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 16:58:08 GMT

Not a product recommendation per se, just a tip shared many years ago thats become a lifelong habit.

As a little girl, my Grandmother taught me to push my cuticles back with the towel every time I bathed. Her loving lesson stuck with me. Now decades later, I have great cuticles with nonexistent to a minimal issue upon occasion. Mostly from gardening without gloves...I know better.

Try it. Teach it. It works.

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StraytoStay — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:07:14 GMT

Formula 10 VaRoom Lemon Brite Creamy Cuticle Remover and Nail Britener

I use this more for helping to lift stains from nail polish because I don't have much of an issue with cuticles as I use AHA lotion at night, but it works great if I slack off.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:30:27 GMT

@juperier wrote:
@StillRachB I'm not much help since I use Blue Cross maybe once every month or two. Not in love with it, but it works and I have a lifetime supply. Most of the time just gently pushing back my oil soaked cuticle every week or so works.

I love the Blue Cross brand. I also use this about twice a month. I bought the big bottle at Sally's and this will last me forever.