Apply the gel to the cuticle with a fine brush, leaving it on for 3 to 5 minutes. The professional should remove the gel after the resting time by rinsing thoroughly with water. Then push back the cuticles with a cuticle pusher to remove them. Cuticle remover gel slows down cuticle growth. This method is designed for those who don't want to put their fingers in warm water in the manicure bowl. You shouldn't put cuticle remover gel on the skin around your nails and then put your hands in the water, for the following reasons: 1 - it cuts the effect of the concentration of the product; 2 - the product can spread to an unwanted and reactive area on the skin. Mossi Epil.