For daily maintenance: wash hands with lukewarm water (hot water strips lipids), pat dry leaving skin slightly damp, then dispense a pea-sized amount. Warm it between fingertips and massage over both hands, paying attention to the backs of hands, knuckles, and the skin around each nail. The massage action helps the emollient oils and vitamin F penetrate the stratum corneum and supports microcirculation.
For cuticle care: use a fingertip to press a tiny amount directly onto each cuticle and the proximal nail fold, using a gentle circular motion. This keeps the cuticle supple and reduces the urge to pick or bite. The vitamin E in the formula provides antioxidant protection for the nail matrix area, which is exposed to the same environmental stressors as the surrounding skin.
For an overnight treatment: apply a visibly thicker layer (about twice the daytime amount), let it absorb for 5–10 minutes, then wear cotton gloves if you want to avoid transferring product to bedding. This extended contact time lets the mineral salts and vitamins work without being washed off. Reapply after every hand-wash during the day — soap removes the protective lipid layer the cream just deposited.