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Are you obsessed with nail polishes? Unfortunately, wearing nail polish too often can ruin the health of your nails in many ways. Beauty expert Nandini Agarwal from Marvie Ann Beck Academy, Mumbai tells you why.
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You do not give your nails a break: Wearing nail polish too often can weaken your nail beds making them chip and peel. So go polish-free for a few days. Soak your nails in warm water for 10-15 minutes every day to rehydrate your nails.
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You peel off chipping polish: While you cannot blame your nail polish here, you can blame your habits. When you peel off the chipping nail polish, you also remove the top layer of your nail bed, weakening your nails.
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You do not wear a base coat: While factors such as fungus can lead to yellow nails, wearing nail polish without a protective base coat can also cause your nails to become yellow. So be sure always to apply a base coat to prevent those stains.
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You use an acetone-based remover: If you are changing your nail polish colour very often, you are also using a lot of remover. Removers contain acetone that strip off all the natural oils and moisture of your skin and make the surrounding area dry.
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You wear bad quality nail polish: Many chemicals such as toluene and formaldehyde in commercial nail polishes can strip off all the moisture from your nails. So try swapping your regular nail polish for a brand that has fewer chemicals or those that contain vitamins and nutrients to keep your nails healthy.
