According to WebMD, your nail plates are "made up of several layers of keratin," which are sealed together. When hands are routinely exposed to water or even cold, dry air, the top layers of your nails can "delaminate " and therefore peel. Usually, polish will help seal the layers together. Using a good hand lotion also helps. However, excessive peeling may mean your diet is lacking in a nutrient called linoleic acid. Amp up your linoleic acid intake by incorporating more vegetable oils into your diet such as olive oil, sesame oil or even peanut oil.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:03:36 +0000