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You Might Want To Quit Cutting Those Cuticles

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If you’re an avid fan of getting a manicure, then you’re probably familiar with the act of cutting off your cuticles to get a perfect look, but you might want to stop after reading this!

The tiny area of skin known as the cuticle is actually there to protect your nails from infection. By removing the skin, your nail is exposed with a tiny wound, allowing bacteria and fungi to sneak in. So cutting your cuticles may be a part of getting a lovely manicure but it actually doesn’t benefit your nails in any way. Plus, it can be quite harmful.