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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

How to stop dry and cracked cuticles

Here’s how to prevent peeling cuticles this winter (Alamy/PA) -

Winter comes with a whole host of beauty woes, from dark under-eye circles to dehydrated skin, so it’s easy to forget about nourishing our nails.

Dry and cracked cuticles aren’t just a cosmetic annoyance, but a health issue. “Cuticles are the thin layer of skin at the base of your nail,” explains Essie UK’s celebrity manicurist, Michelle Humphrey.

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