Home Remedies for Yellow Nails

Healthy nails not only enhance the appearance of your hands but also indicate good health. Normally, nails are strong and translucent and you can see the pinkish flesh underneath them.

However, many factors can turn your nails yellow and brittle, which is often considered a sign of poor hygiene and underlying illness.

This article discusses the various possible reasons behind yellowing of the nails of your fingers and toes and how to overcome the problem.

Causes of Yellow Nails

Prolonged use of nail polish

Getting gel nails

Wearing nail extensions

Smoking

Fungal infections

Certain medical conditions

Yellow nail syndrome

Home Remedies to Treat Yellow Nails

 Apply lemon to your nails

Lemon is a natural bleaching agent, which can therefore help whiten the nails. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties  that can fight off fungal infections that cause nail discoloration in the first place.

How to use:

• Mix 1 tsp of olive oil with 1 tsp honey, and apply the mixture to your cuticles. Then squeeze a lemon to extract fresh juice and apply the juice to your nails. Wash your nails with lukewarm water after 15 minutes to avoid brittleness.
• Alternatively, soak your nails in diluted lemon juice for 10–15 minutes, and then gently scrub them using a soft toothbrush. Rinse your nails and apply a moisturizer. Repeat this remedy twice a day. You can also use lemon essential oil instead of lemon juice.

Soak your nails in apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) contains malic acid and acetic acid, which may lighten the discoloration on your nails. ACV also acts as an antifungal and antibacterial agent to ward off infections that cause yellowing of nails.

How to use:

• Dilute apple cider vinegar with warm water in a 1:1 ratio.
• Dip your hands in the solution for about 20 minutes, and then wash them with cold water.
• Pat your hands dry, and apply olive oil on your cuticles.
• Repeat this remedy twice a day for best results.

4. Rub orange peel on your nails

Orange peel has a high content of citric acid and vitamin C, which helps clear off spots and stains from the nails. Moreover, the antioxidants in orange peel nourish your nails, improving their health and strength.

How to use:

• Rub a fresh orange peel on your nails for around 10 minutes daily.
• You can also mix orange peel powder with rose water to form a paste. Apply the paste to your nails, and scrub it off using a brush after 10 minutes.

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