What home remedies can stop peeling nails?

Buffing the nails regularly and applying olive oil to the nail beds are some home remedies to stop peeling nails. Avoiding submerging the hands in water and limiting their exposure to chemicals and cleaning compounds also helps prevent the nails from peeling.

Drug stores sell topical compounds specifically formulated to prevent peeling nails. Removing nail polish once a week and allowing the nails to breathe is helpful as well. It is also helpful to avoid any action that puts downward pressure on the tip of the nail.

In some cases, a mineral deficiency causes peeling nails. A blood test can diagnose any deficiency, and a doctor can suggest dietary supplements to rectify the problem.