Sodium tripolyphosphate, which is often included in nail whiteners.
Nail whiteners are an over-the-counter product that is intended to lighten yellow nails. Most nail whiteners include various whitening agents that lighten the nails with the help of certain chemicals. While these products are popular, many beauty experts believe that nails can be whitened without the help of any over-the-counter products.
Common nail whitener has three basic ingredients. These ingredients include sodium precarbonate, potassium peroxydisulfate, and sodium tripolyphosphate. Essentially, both sodium precarbonate and potassium peroxydisulfate are bleaching agents. Sodium tripolyphosphate is an ingredient often used as a preservative for certain foods, including pet foods. Therefore, any common nail whitener contains whitening and cleansing agents that clean and whiten the nails.
Most nail whiteners contain multiple whitening agents.
In addition to purchasing bleach to whiten nails, many beauty experts believe that nails can be whitened with a simple home solution. By cleaning the nails well, dipping them in lemon juice mixed with baking powder, and rubbing the mixture into the nails, many people find that the nails appear whiter. This home remedy can be applied on the nails regularly to increase whiteness.
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause unpleasant changes in the color and appearance of the nails.
While many people simply find yellow nails unattractive, a sudden change in nail color can be a sign of an impending problem. Nails turn yellow for a variety of reasons, including certain health conditions. While most people get yellow nails as a result of bacteria, yellow nails can also be a sign of a serious medical problem. People with diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease, and lung problems may have yellow nails. Therefore, anyone experiencing a sudden change in nail color should seek medical attention immediately.
Smoking can stain your nails and turn them yellow.
Nail whitener can be purchased at any pharmacy or online. Home treatments can be prepared simply and easily, although it is not recommended to mix whitening items to create a nail whitener. Before applying any type of nail whitener, homemade or not, it is advisable to first remove any nail polish. Trying to apply a whitening product over nail polish will not result in whiter nails.
Yellow nails can occur as a result of kidney failure.
Often nail color can be directly affected by diet. Many health professionals believe that consuming a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients will encourage whiter nails along with their growth. On the contrary, consuming a diet rich in salt, sugar and fried foods will negatively affect your nails. In the end, by following a healthier diet, monitoring your health with regular medical check-ups, and using a homemade or commercial bleach, your yellowed nails will become whiter.