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I am a 27-year-old working professional. Over the last few months, I’ve noticed my nails turn yellow and rather stained. How do I get rid of these yellow stains and whiten them naturally?
Updated : May 06, 2015, 06:43 PM IST
I am a 27-year-old working professional. Over the last few months, I’ve noticed my nails turn yellow and rather stained. How do I get rid of these yellow stains and whiten them naturally?
Though it is pretty easy to maintain nails well, at times, they could look unattractive when they turn yellow or appear stained. This could be caused due to pigments in bright or dark nail paints and acetone nail paint removers. This nail discolouration could also be a cause of fungal infections, lack of proper nutrition and poor lifestyle habits. However to cope with this nail problem better, here is are quick home remedies you could use:
Lemon and baking soda
Lemon is an effective bleaching agent with exceptional antiseptic and antibacterial properties which help clear excessive yellow stains. Similarly, baking soda comes with exfoliating properties that are great for healthy nails. Mix these two ingredients to resolve your nail issue.
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Toothpaste
Since toothpastes may contain some amount of hydrogen peroxide, it’s tooth whitening properties work effectively for the nails too. Be cautious of the hydrogen peroxide content which shouldn’t be more than 3%.
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Additionally, to shield your nails against discoloration, apply a transparent base coat before moving on to bright colours. This is also beneficial to help your manicure or pedicures last longer. Try to use a buffer on your nails as and when, this could also help in fading those yellow stains. You could try and apply some lemon juice and almond oil for healthy nails as well.
Here are some causes for brittle and deformed nails.
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