DIY Cuticle Oil For Strong & Healthy Nails

Hi Everyone!! This article will share DIY Cuticle Oil For Strong & Healthy Nails.

Are you the one who is addicted to getting nail extensions but your natural nails have become as thin as paper. It is high time to not get extensions and embrace your natural nails. Caring for cuticles is very important if you want healthy and long nails. In order to increase the growth of your nails, it is required to keep the skin surrounding the edge of your nails hydrated and protected. For that, you don’t have to go for expensive cuticle creams that are available in the market as you can make your own cuticle oil at home. In one of my previous posts, I have also shared How To Whiten Nails – DIY Nail Whitening Methods so, you can check that post as well.

DIY Cuticle Oil For Strong & Healthy Nails

Before going further with the DIY cuticle oil recipe, let me share with you the benefits of cuticle oil.

Benefits Of Cuticle Oil

• Cuticle oil also known as nail oil, helps in keeping the cuticle and nail moisturized and help them become stronger & healthier.
• It consists of vitamins and essential oils and its application increases the circulation to the entire nail area, which encourages faster and fuller nail growth.
• Moreover, cuticle oil strengthens your nails and make them more resistant to chipping and day-to-day wear and tear.
• You can also apply the nail oil over your painted nails to keep them protected and glowing for weeks.

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DIY Cuticle Oil – How To Make Cuticle Oil At Home

Material Required

• 2 tablespoons of Sweet Almond oil
• 2 Vitamin E capsules
• 2-3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
• 2-3 drops of Rosehip Essential Oil
• Funnel
• A glass bottle with a dropper Or An empty nail polish bottle
• A small clean bowl

What All You Need To Do

• In a clean bowl, add sweet almond oil and two essential oils.
• Now, cut open vitamin E capsules and empty the contents into the bowl.
• Mix the oils well until they are fully blended. Your DIY cuticle oil is ready to use.
• Using a funnel, transfer the prepared mixture carefully into a glass bottle.
• Try to use a dark coloured glass bottle as it will prevent the essential oils from breaking down.
• If not available then, make sure to keep the bottle at a dark place.

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How This Cuticle Oil Works?

Almond oil contains vitamins E, A, B1, B2, B6 and antioxidants and it helps to hydrate the dry cuticles. Regular massage with this oil protects the nails from cracking, peeling, dryness and breakage.it nourishes the nails making them stronger and eventually longer.

Vitamin E is a soluble nutrient and has moisturizing benefits. It helps in reversing nail damage, prevent them from becoming yellow and softens the cuticles as well.

Lavender Essential Oil has antifungal properties that are effective in treating nail fungus. It also helps to keep the cuticles moisturized and protect them from bacteria with its anti-bacterial properties. It makes nails healthy and strong by promoting keratin which is a protein our nail is made up of.

Rosehip Essential Oil nourishes the nail bed and cuticles, improves healthy nail growth, restores cuticles, heals dry and cracked skin and reduces brittle nails.

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This will all about DIY cuticle oil. Prepare it and you will notice that a few drops of this oil can make a world of difference for your nails. So, nourish your nails and grow them fast!!

How To Use Cuticle Oil?

• Once a day, apply a small amount of cuticle oil to each fingertip.
• Rub it into your fingernails and cuticles.
• It would be better to apply this oil before going to bed to allow it to work overnight.