topic Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY? in Beauty

IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:45:33 GMT

Cuticle cream ..... Isn't it basically an oil-based moisturizer?

Wouldn't hand cream work just as well?

If it has any special features or benefits, what are they?

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

deeva — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:15:36 GMT

I use Burt's Bees cuticle cream. And It works much better than any other hand cream I've tried for my cuticles.

I use Avon Intensive Moisture Therapy on my hands, but it doesn't moisturize my cuticles like Burt's Bees.

Burt's Bees has a consistency similar to Surgeons Skin Secret stick.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

SilleeMee — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:44:33 GMT

For me using a cuticle cream or oil is an added step when I need extra conditioning on my cuticles. Ordinarily I just use lotion but sometimes I need more for my cuticles b/c they get very dry especially this time of year. I like to use jojoba butter on my cuticles. Even some Burt's Bees lip balm works well on them in a pinch or when I'm away from my jojoba butter.

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Whether or not a cuticle cream is necessary probably depends on the condition of your nails/cuticles.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

Shelbelle — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:55:12 GMT

Not for me, I have very litle skin in that area, use nothing there. Always use a good hand cream.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

ALRATIBA — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:14:44 GMT

I have never used cuticle cream - never had a need. I use an olive oil bar soap and Avon hand cream.

That seems to work just fine.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

Shanus — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:28:33 GMT

@Tinkrbl44I have no dead or dry cuticles, but my hands can get really dry. I keep Beekman hand lotion near my sinks and rub it in hands and cuticles...feet at night, too.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

Icegoddess — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:44:15 GMT

Mostly for me, no. I use O'Keefe's Working Hands nightly and have been adding Dr. Nassif's face serum as an occlusive on top until I run out of it. I can't use it on my face since it causes hard bumps. I do, however, have one finger that's a problem, and I'm always trying to find something to soften it. It tends to overgrow and I'm bad at picking at it. I used to get a lot of hangnails in that finernail and I would pull them out, but it got infected once. I've had trouble with it ever since. I always use any exfoliant I put on my face on it too, like the Dr. Nassif Peel Pads. I've also used a much higher % glycolic acid pad on it in the past.

BTW, I no longer pull out my hangnails, but clip them with the nail clippers as close as possible.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

manny2 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:06:34 GMT

I use O’Keefe’s working hands too. It works wonders. I also use the Healthy Feet. Working hands is a great cuticle cream

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

ninjawife — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:49:04 GMT

@deevawrote:
I use Burt's Bees cuticle cream. And It works much better than any other hand cream I've tried for my cuticles.

I use Avon Intensive Moisture Therapy on my hands, but it doesn't moisturize my cuticles like Burt's Bees.

Burt's Bees has a consistency similar to Surgeons Skin Secret stick.

I use Burt's Bees as well. I used to get very dry cuticles and hangnails. Their cuticle cream has taken care of that.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

depglass — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:43:26 GMT

Right now I use Elemis collagen cream, but I can't carry that jar with me. So I might try Burt's Bees. By the way, did you know Surgeon's Skin Secret is basically wax? I have a tube from way back when it was on QVC and it is still good. I should try that, too.

Re: IS CUTICLE CREAM REALLY NECESSARY?

Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:33:25 GMT

@depglass

Yeah, try that. lol