This homemade, natural, essential oil cuticle recipe is so good, you could sell it.
This is the very same cuticle oil recipe I used to sell when I had my own soap and body products business. I would take this nail strengthening cuticle oil to markets and craft shows and always sold out. My customer’s RAVED about this cuticle oil. They said it smelled divine (it really does), worked wonderfully and quickly on rough cuticles, and strengthened their nails.
I originally came up with this homemade cuticle oil for my mom, who called me from the store one day to ask which cuticle oil she should buy. After she read me some of the ingredients on her top choices, I told her to put them all back and that I would make her one. They were all filled with chemicals, preservatives and artificial fragrances – yuck!
Do you want to know the best part about this cuticle oil recipe? It is SO EASY to make. Plus, it’s made with completely natural and good for you ingredients (okay, that was 2 best parts, but I couldn’t pick just 1). This recipe will be ready in minutes and your cuticles (and nails!) will be thanking you.
There are lots of wonderful, skin-healthy oil choices to use in your homemade cuticle oil. I’ve chosen olive, avocado and jojoba oils as the base because they are nourishing, absorb well and are all relatively easy to purchase. If you haven’t tried jojoba oil for nails before, you are going to love it in this cuticle oil! It is a rich and nourishing oil that is so wonderful in homemade skincare products.
Fun fact: did you know jojoba oil is the closest of any oil to the oils your own skin creates?
If you don’t have all of these on hand, don’t worry! You can use pure olive oil for your cuticle oil and it will still turn out lovely. Almond oilis also a very nice substitute for either avocado or jojoba oil.
You can also leave out the jojoba if you need to (although it is SUCH a wonderful addition, I hope you don’t ;). I have made this recipe with half olive oil and half avocado before and it did the job well.
note: When choosing an olive oil for skincare products, I look for a mild or ‘pomace’ oil that is lighter in color and scent. I keep a small bottle of mild olive oil on hand specifically for making my own skincare products at home.
Looking for the perfect hand cream to pair with your homemade nail oil? Try this Wild Rose hand cream from NYR Organics. It’s so nourishing and works like a charm!
There are a number of great essential oils to choose from that are beneficial to cuticles and nails. The 3 I have selected for this recipe are lavender, rosemary and lemon. These 3 essential oils smell fabulous mixed together, they are known to strengthen nails and are all antibacterial.
Other amazing essential oils for nails and cuticles to consider are:
My absolute favorite essential oils are from Plant Therapy. They are high quality, reasonably priced and they have a wonderful selection. I especially love their KidSafe line, with special blends that include only kid safe essential oils.
If you’d like to purchase direct from Plant Therapy, you can get 10% off sitewide with a $60 purchase plus get free shipping. Use code 10OFF60.
This recipe fills 2 regular size (0.35 oz) roller bottles. I prefer to put cuticle oil in roller ball bottles for ease of application, but you could also use a glass dropper bottle, empty nail polish bottle, or even an old lip gloss tube.
I do like to reuse containers for projects like this whenever I can, so if you have something around the house that will work for you, please give it a try and let me know what you used!
3 Tsp olive oil
1/2 Tsp avocado oil
1 Tsp jojoba oil
10 drops Vitamin E
12 drops lavender essential oil
12 drops rosemary essential oil
12 drops lemon essential oil
Blend ingredients together and pour into containers. What did I tell you – this cuticle oil recipe couldn’t be any easier!
I used myfavorite aromatherapy bookfor guidance on the essential oils to use in this cuticle oil recipe. I have had this book for 10 years and it never fails me!
Make it a Mani-Day
Pair this nourishing, DIY cuticle oil with an herbal nail soak to strengthennails and a easy, exfoliating hand scrub. You’re hands and nails will look (and feel) so good you’ll forget you skipped the salon!
Pour 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil into your nail polish bottle using your small funnel and add a few drops of vitamin E oil as well. Keep the funnel in and add 4 drops of lavender oil and 4 drops of rose geranium oil. Screw your cap back on and shake well to combine.
Fortunately, if you don't have cuticle oil on hand, you can still bring your cuticles back to good health. Try vitamin E, avocado oil, lanolin, coconut oil, or hyaluronic acid. Each of these simple, natural ingredients can benefit your nail health, helping to add moisture where it's needed.
Geranium Essential Oil - Geranium helps moisturize nails and cuticles while promoting healthy and strong nail growth. Its antibacterial and antiseptic properties also protect the cuticles and nails from fungus and infections, which can hinder proper nail growth.
Olive Oil. We prefer Olive Oil because it is high in vitamins, antioxidants, and has superior moisturizing properties. Most importantly, Olive Oil contains Squalane, a compound which is extremely hydrating and has a very small molecular size.
They are composed of a complex variety of compounds, mainly terpenes, with low molecular weight, which may easily penetrate into the nail plate, finding the fungi elements.
Most would agree that Vaseline petroleum jelly is a great remedy for dry cuticles. It is also great as an alternative to cuticle remover. Additionally, it is less expensive. Just use a cotton swan to dab a little petroleum jelly on your cuticles.
If you like, you can heat up jojoba or coconut oil and add it to the water for even more moisturized cuticles. A long shower might also soften your cuticles enough to push them back. Alternatively, you can put avocado oil or cuticle oil on your cuticles and leave for 2-3 minutes.
According to Billie, all you need is a little drop of Thymolize to help keep your natural nails clean and healthy, and it's one of her essentials for all things nail care. "I will use this stuff if my nails are feeling weak, if I've had gels or something ... it'll soak it on its own and just air it out.
There is no one oil that is the best to use for cuticle care but some oils that do work well are lavender, rosemary, evening primrose, etc. These should be used along with nourishing carrier oils like apricot kernel, almond or avocado.
Soaking your nails and cuticles in olive oil helps to replenish the natural oils that are stripped from your nails by dish soap, shampoo, and hand sanitizer. Not only will this make your cuticles soft and lovely, but it will help strengthen your nails and make them less brittle.
Enter cuticle oil. Not only does it keep your nails healthy, it also helps your manicure go the extra distance. Can't get hold of any? Turn to your trusty baby oil, massaging it into your nail beds and cuticles for a super soft finish.
Is Vaseline good for nails and cuticles? Yes definitely , it provides a good coating over it. Before going to bed you can apply it . it's a thick layer has has vitamin E , it will make your nails and cuticles stronger , giving them strength against breakage.
The hydration provided by warm olive oil is sufficient for your nails. Olive oil helps to moisturize the cuticles around the nails, promoting both hydration and nail development. If done correctly, the skin around the nails, as well as the nails, will be in excellent shape over time.
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