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.
Castor oil – composed mainly of ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, castor oil is suitable for addressing certain skin and nail conditions. Grape seed oil – known for its lightweight and non-greasy texture, it is fast absorbing.
Rosehip Oil is a non-greasy emollient that will replenish cracked cuticles and reveal healthy nails. Jojoba Carrier Oil - Abundant in Vitamin E, which replenishes skin and treats weak and brittle nails. Jojoba Oil also helps repair collagen loss within the nail beds, promoting healthy nail growth.
In conclusion, using essential oil products for the nails and cuticles can be a great way to keep them healthy and looking good. There are many different oils that can be used, and each has its own unique properties. Some of the most popular oils for this purpose are lavender, rosemary, jasmine and rose.
A versatile essential oil with many benefits, Lavender helps to strengthen the nails and cuticles and keeps them both moisturized. It is deeply hydrating and soothing, which makes it an excellent choice for dry, ragged or inflamed cuticles.
Lemon oil is one of the most popular essential oils used in nail care. It hydrates and strengthens the nails, has a whitening effect, gives the nails a healthy shine, and speeds up the healing of injured cuticles. Other citrus essential oils (orange, mandarine, grapefruit) have similar nail strengthening properties.
Cuticle oil is an oil used to moisturise and hydrate the nail bed. Each product varies with ingredients however it's usually a combination of natural vegetable oils; anything from avocado, coconut and almond oil, as well as Vitamin E. The Vitamin E, helps to soften the skin and help repair any damage such as scars.
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.
*Essential Oils– I looked up the best essential oils for nail care and I found most mention Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Rosemary, so that's what we'll be adding. If you are unsure where to buy essential oils, check out this post to help you find a brand that works best for you.
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.
Tea tree oil: Also known as melaleuca, tea tree oil has antifungal and antiseptic properties. Apply it to the affected toenail with a cotton swab twice daily. Oregano oil: Oregano oil contains thymol, a plant-based derivative with antifungal and antiseptic properties.
I went with 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Lemon, 2 Drops Frankincense, 2 drops Myrrh, and 1 Drop Rosemary. Once you have added your essential oils, go ahead and add in 5 drops of Vitamin E Oil; then give your bottle a little swirl to combine.
Introduction: My name is Aron Pacocha, I am a happy, tasty, innocent, proud, talented, courageous, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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