Damaged cuticles give a neglected appearance to nails mavala cuticle oil maintains the suppleness of the cuticles and softens the skin around the nail enabling it to be rolled gently back directions for use apply around the nail heart particularly at the base massage cuticles with a firm rotating motion towards the hands and allow the cream to penetrate best when used daily at bedtime to allow the product to act during the night once a week or when doing your manicure push back