This question has options. How would someone go about accomplishing this goal?
To improve the skin around your nails,

Select from:
[i] soak your fingers in warm water, push back cuticles, cut the dead skin off with wire cutters, and then apply lotion..
[ii] soak your fingers in warm water, push back cuticles, cut the dead skin off with manicure scissors, and then apply lotion..
[ii]