Is Cuticle Remover Bad?

Even though your nail technician might swear that your manicure won't be the same without clipped cuticles, removing that little ring of skin at the base of your nails is actually a pretty bad idea. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, removing the cuticle can damage a nail.

Should you use cuticle remover?

"Professionally we use cuticle remover with each manicure, so I'd say about once a week," Saunders suggests. The cuticle area can get dry, crack, and peel, especially in the colder months. Using a moisturizing cuticle remover can soothe and smooth the skin around your nails.

How often should you use cuticle remover?

"You can be aggressive about that, too, and do it once a week," she confirms. "Just use some cuticle remover or softener, and push them back with an orange stick, which forms a smooth barrier. If you don't have cuticle remover, just use the orange stick after the shower when your skin is already softened.