The Citrus Scrub

Cuticles protect your nails from fungus and bacteria, plus they protect the nail bed. Cutting them may actually injure the nails without us even realizing it.  It's better to push them back after a foot soak or shower.  Then cut an orange into quarters, dip a wedge in sugar and gently massage cuticles for 5 minutes before rinsing.  The citric acid in the juice and the texture of the sugar will help exfoliate excess dead skin.  This will prevent hangnails and keep cuticles healthy.