Which item softens cuticles when nails are soaked?

• A. Finger bowl
• B. Nail file
• C. Cuticle pusher
• D. Soap

Answer: (A)

Softening cuticles happens when the fingers soak in warm water. The finger bowl provides the soaking environment, holding warm water (often with a gentle additive) so the cuticles become softer and easier to manage. A nail file shapes the nails, not the cuticles during soaking. A cuticle pusher is used after soaking to push back the now-softened cuticle. Soap can help with cleansing, but it isn’t the primary factor in softening the cuticle through soaking. So, the item that accomplishes the soaking and softening is the finger bowl.