Home Remedies for Hangnails

1. Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil is one of the most effective remedies for hangnails as it softens and moistens the nail beds. Plus, vitamin E facilitates healing of the skin tear.

• Apply pure vitamin E oil on the problem area and leave it on until it is absorbed completely. Reapply several times a day until you get rid of your hangnails.
• Another option is to combine vitamin E oil with another oil like olive, castor or jojoba oil and apply it daily.
• To prevent hangnails, put a drop of vitamin E oil on your nail beds after clipping your nails.

2. Honey

The best way to prevent as well as treat hangnails is to keep your nail beds moisturized so the skin around your nails remains supple. Honey works as a great moisturizing agent. Being a natural humectant, it attracts and retains moisture.

• Plus, it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that fight infection and reduce inflammation. Manuka honey, in particular, has potent antimicrobial properties.
• Dab raw or manuka honey on the affected area and leave it on for several hours to soften the cuticles. Do this daily until you get rid of the problem.
• You can also apply honey on a regular basis to prevent hangnails.