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How To Stop Biting Skin -ASK ANA ***<\/span><\/h6>\n
\"Stop-Biting-Nails-Nailcarehq\"<\/span><\/h6>\n

Ask Ana: How to Stop Biting Skin<\/h2>\n

UPDATE: Since writing this article, I have replaced the 3 Day Get Naked Challenge<\/em> to a quicker Intensive Hydration Treatment<\/a> that can be done in 2 to 12 hours.<\/p>\n

Hi Ana! I have been reading about your Bliss Kiss\u2122 products and received it yesterday in the mail!!<\/p>\n

Last night I took photos of my nails with a macro lens and was shocked at how terrible my nails were that close up! \u00a0I immediately applied the oil. then before bed I applied it again..this morning I woke up and my nails look so much better already! Thank you!!!<\/p>\n

Even though I\u00a0am in the middle of my 3 Day Get Naked Challenge, but had a couple of questions that I didn’t see on your website (if they are there, please point me in the right direction).<\/p>\n

1-Right now, my cuticles are really thick<\/strong>. In the past I would pick\/pull\/bite them off. \u00a0What do you recommend while I am going through this naked phase? \u00a0(I pulled one off already and was so disappointed with\u00a0myself.)<\/p>\n

2-Once my cuticles are healed, what is the best method of cuticle care<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

3- I am oiling my nails up to the first knuckle and rubbing the residual into my hands, but I am used to using lotion. \u00a0Can I still use lotion?<\/strong> Or will the oil on my fingers help the dryness of my hands?\u00a0-Sommer<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

ANSWER<\/h2>\n

Sommer,<\/p>\n

I’m looking forward to seeing your results!<\/p>\n

What Biting Does<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What you are biting is actually the proximal nail fold,<\/a>\u00a0The entire planet<\/strong> has been taught incorrectly<\/strong> that it is the cuticle. That band of skin is a required guardian seal<\/strong> that keeps bacteria and germs away from the nail matrix. This is where new\u00a0nail cells are formed.<\/p>\n

The body’s response to the biting damage<\/strong> is to grow thicker layers of skin cells so it can protect better. Essentially, your body is trying to turn that skin into calluses<\/strong><\/a> to protect from the wear and tear we can inflict on ourselves with our fingers or teeth.<\/p>\n

Every time you want to bite, pick, pull, etc to that skin, these are your triggers<\/strong> that the skin is drying out and needs more oil<\/strong>. Ultimately, you want to keep a really thin layer of oil on this skin at all times for quite a while.<\/p>\n

For me it usually means to oil every few hours. I oil A LOT more during the winter when that skin dries out really easily.<\/p>\n

I also try very hard to not use harsh soaps to wash my hands. Over time, your body will recover<\/strong> and that band of skin will return to it’s normal size.<\/p>\n

You might want to read Kimber’s story<\/a>.\u00a0She was a serious skin nipper and a swatch blogger\u2014a dangerous and painful combination.<\/p>\n

What Is The Cuticle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The cuticle is actually a transparent layer of skin from the underside of the eponychium that sticks to the nail plate while it’s growing. If necessary, we remove the cuticle before a manicure<\/a> because polish doesn’t stick to skin.<\/p>\n

The cuticle<\/strong> can ONLY be removed with gentle scraping<\/strong> with a special tool and a cuticle remover<\/strong> to dissolve the skin. Removing the cuticle may be necessary when you are using regular polish and have issues with polish chipping back at your proximal fold.<\/p>\n

Removing the cuticle is very important when applying acrylic or gel nail enhancements too. The product will bond to the nail plate better<\/strong> and last longer between servicing.<\/p>\n

The best ingredients to dissolve the skin\u00a0are\u00a0sodium hydroxide<\/strong> (lye) or potassium carbonate<\/strong> (potash).\u00a0With a pH of over 12, these substances work to soften and break down dead skin.<\/p>\n

Our\u00a0challenge is that these skin dissolving\u00a0ingredients<\/strong> don’t care if the skin is alive or dead. If the cuticle remover gets on your\u00a0live skin<\/strong>, it will dissolve it too.<\/p>\n

This results in those tiny, shredded looking hangnails<\/strong> around the cuticle line that are painful and can bleed<\/strong>. It’s very important to only allow the cuticle remover to be on the nail plate.<\/p>\n

Can I Use Lotion?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Absolutely, keep using lotion<\/strong>! Just apply your oil first since the jojoba actually penetrates the skin.<\/p>\n

The ingredients in your lotion don’t penetrate, they just create a barrier that traps your body’s natural moisture and oil in your skin.<\/p>\n

Since the first ingredient is usually water<\/strong>, this is why lotions rinse off so easily<\/strong> when you wash your hands.<\/p>\n

I always look for a lotion or balm that doesn’t contain water<\/strong>. Look for wonderful oils and butters<\/a> in the ingredient list. They will keep your skin soft<\/strong> and create a water resistant barrier<\/strong> for a few hand washings.<\/p>\n

Keep up the great work! It will pay off.<\/p>\n

In Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Besides anxiety or boredom\u2014which is worthy of a completely separate article\u2014we tend to bite\u00a0our skin because it’s dry and hard.<\/p>\n

When we\u00a0moisturize the skin with a high quality, jojoba wax ester based nail oil<\/a>, the skin will get softer, and we\u00a0will leave it alone. Remember to use your biting or picking as a mental trigger to use oil<\/strong>. Your skin and nails will thank you.\"ana-seidel-signature_72\"<\/p>\n

I hope that helps! ~Ana<\/p>\n

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How To Stop Biting Skin -ASK ANA *** Ask Ana: How to Stop Biting Skin UPDATE: Since writing this article, I have replaced the 3 Day Get Naked Challenge to a quicker Intensive Hydration Treatment that can be done in 2 to 12 hours. Hi Ana! I have been reading about your Bliss Kiss\u2122 products […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":92787,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

How To Stop Biting Skin -ASK ANA ***<\/span><\/h6>\n
\"Stop-Biting-Nails-Nailcarehq\"<\/span><\/h6>\n

Ask Ana: How to Stop Biting Skin<\/h2>\nUPDATE: Since writing this article, I have replaced the 3 Day Get Naked Challenge<\/em> to a quicker Intensive Hydration Treatment<\/a> that can be done in 2 to 12 hours.\n
Hi Ana! I have been reading about your Bliss Kiss\u2122 products and received it yesterday in the mail!!\n\nLast night I took photos of my nails with a macro lens and was shocked at how terrible my nails were that close up! \u00a0I immediately applied the oil. then before bed I applied it again..this morning I woke up and my nails look so much better already! Thank you!!!\n\nEven though I\u00a0am in the middle of my 3 Day Get Naked Challenge, but had a couple of questions that I didn't see on your website (if they are there, please point me in the right direction).\n\n1-Right now, my cuticles are really thick<\/strong>. In the past I would pick\/pull\/bite them off. \u00a0What do you recommend while I am going through this naked phase? \u00a0(I pulled one off already and was so disappointed with\u00a0myself.)\n\n2-Once my cuticles are healed, what is the best method of cuticle care<\/strong>?\n\n3- I am oiling my nails up to the first knuckle and rubbing the residual into my hands, but I am used to using lotion. \u00a0Can I still use lotion?<\/strong> Or will the oil on my fingers help the dryness of my hands?\u00a0-Sommer<\/blockquote>\n

ANSWER<\/h2>\nSommer,\n\nI'm looking forward to seeing your results!\n

What Biting Does<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhat you are biting is actually the proximal nail fold,<\/a>\u00a0The entire planet<\/strong> has been taught incorrectly<\/strong> that it is the cuticle. That band of skin is a required guardian seal<\/strong> that keeps bacteria and germs away from the nail matrix. This is where new\u00a0nail cells are formed.\n\nThe body's response to the biting damage<\/strong> is to grow thicker layers of skin cells so it can protect better. Essentially, your body is trying to turn that skin into calluses<\/strong><\/a> to protect from the wear and tear we can inflict on ourselves with our fingers or teeth.\n\nEvery time you want to bite, pick, pull, etc to that skin, these are your triggers<\/strong> that the skin is drying out and needs more oil<\/strong>. Ultimately, you want to keep a really thin layer of oil on this skin at all times for quite a while.\n\nFor me it usually means to oil every few hours. I oil A LOT more during the winter when that skin dries out really easily.\n\nI also try very hard to not use harsh soaps to wash my hands. Over time, your body will recover<\/strong> and that band of skin will return to it's normal size.\n\nYou might want to read Kimber's story<\/a>.\u00a0She was a serious skin nipper and a swatch blogger\u2014a dangerous and painful combination.\n

What Is The Cuticle?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe cuticle is actually a transparent layer of skin from the underside of the eponychium that sticks to the nail plate while it's growing. If necessary, we remove the cuticle before a manicure<\/a> because polish doesn't stick to skin.\n\nThe cuticle<\/strong> can ONLY be removed with gentle scraping<\/strong> with a special tool and a cuticle remover<\/strong> to dissolve the skin. Removing the cuticle may be necessary when you are using regular polish and have issues with polish chipping back at your proximal fold.\n\nRemoving the cuticle is very important when applying acrylic or gel nail enhancements too. The product will bond to the nail plate better<\/strong> and last longer between servicing.\n\nThe best ingredients to dissolve the skin\u00a0are\u00a0sodium hydroxide<\/strong> (lye) or potassium carbonate<\/strong> (potash).\u00a0With a pH of over 12, these substances work to soften and break down dead skin.\n\nOur\u00a0challenge is that these skin dissolving\u00a0ingredients<\/strong> don't care if the skin is alive or dead. If the cuticle remover gets on your\u00a0live skin<\/strong>, it will dissolve it too.\n\nThis results in those tiny, shredded looking hangnails<\/strong> around the cuticle line that are painful and can bleed<\/strong>. It's very important to only allow the cuticle remover to be on the nail plate.\n

Can I Use Lotion?<\/strong><\/h3>\nAbsolutely, keep using lotion<\/strong>! Just apply your oil first since the jojoba actually penetrates the skin.\n\nThe ingredients in your lotion don't penetrate, they just create a barrier that traps your body's natural moisture and oil in your skin.\n\nSince the first ingredient is usually water<\/strong>, this is why lotions rinse off so easily<\/strong> when you wash your hands.\n\nI always look for a lotion or balm that doesn't contain water<\/strong>. Look for wonderful oils and butters<\/a> in the ingredient list. They will keep your skin soft<\/strong> and create a water resistant barrier<\/strong> for a few hand washings.\n\nKeep up the great work! It will pay off.\n

In Conclusion<\/h3>\nBesides anxiety or boredom\u2014which is worthy of a completely separate article\u2014we tend to bite\u00a0our skin because it's dry and hard.\n\nWhen we\u00a0moisturize the skin with a high quality, jojoba wax ester based nail oil<\/a>, the skin will get softer, and we\u00a0will leave it alone. Remember to use your biting or picking as a mental trigger to use oil<\/strong>. Your skin and nails will thank you.\"ana-seidel-signature_72\"\n\nI hope that helps! ~Ana\n
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