Fans of slow cosmetics use essential oils to take care of the skin and hair. Let’s focus on the nails which also deserve our full attention!
To take care of your nails naturally, you can rely on essential oils. Which oils to choose for stronger, more beautiful and shinier nails? Here is a selection of EOs to pamper yourself to the tips of your nails.
Essential oils for healthy nails
A beautiful nail is above all a healthy nail. What are the essential oils for treating nails?
Nail fungus essential oil
The nail fungus is a condition that can be caused by mushroom. And as is often the case with nasty parasites, let’s first think about the precious tea tree essential oil. After having washed your hands (or feet) well, you can place a drop of tea tree oil directly on the infected nail. To be renewed morning and evening for a maximum of three weeks.
Damaged nails – © SrideeStudio
For even more efficiency, test a synergy of EOs recognized for their cleansing effect :
- the oil of pink palm and its antifungal properties;
- the laurier noble which will reinforce the antifungal action of the tea tree. In addition, it will accelerate regrowth;
- the true lavender which always manages to treat skin conditions.
Castor oil, the best vegetable oil for nails
As you know, most EOs are more effective with a vegetable oil base. Above all, some of them can irritate the skin and must be absolutely diluted.
To kill two birds with one stone, choose castor oil as a base for your homemade nail care. Indeed, Castor oil is excellent for protecting and strengthening weak or brittle nails. Its vitamin E content nourishes and hydrates the nailthus preventing cracks.
Castor oil accelerates nail growth and repairs cuticles. It is therefore essential for your 100% natural manicure!
Castor Vegetable Oil – Organic
For longer, stronger hair and eyelashes. Stimulation of hair and eyelash growth. Improvement in the texture of the hair fiber. Fight against hair loss. Reduction of dandruff
Limit breakage
Sometimes the nails become soft or brittle. To strengthen them, you can count on theylang-ylang essential oil. Yes, this EO with its sweet scent is also a precious ally for strengthening nails and restoring their vitality.
The HE of myrrhe will also take care of tired nails. She will act like keratin stimulant, the protein that allows their growth and strength.
Glowing nails!
Here again, essential oils are great for revealing the beauty of nails.
Recover whiteness with lemon
Oil bath for nails – © kazmulka
Nails can turn yellow for various reasons: aging, nicotine or too frequent use of conventional varnish.
Pour restore shine to yellowed nails, use lemon EO. You can mix it with a few drops of evening primrose vegetable oil, excellent for restoring vitality to damaged nails. Start with a nail bath then massage to penetrate well. You can then dry your hands and enjoy this regenerating skin treatment as well.
Lemon Tree Essential Oil – Organic
Recognized for its tonic and cleansing properties, our Lemon Essential Oil is certified ORGANIC, 100% pure, integral and chemotyped.
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An oil bath for magnificent nails
Treat yourself to real home care with this recipe. oil bath for strong nails.
Mix 50 ml of vegetable castor oil with 30 ml of sweet almond oil. Add 30 drops of lemon EO and 2 drops of vitamin E. Transfer to a bottle. Pour a sufficient quantity into a cup so that you can soak your nails for around twenty minutes.
You can also follow our recipes to repair damaged nails.
Restorative treatment for nails: 2 homemade recipes
Smooth nails
Pour reduce ugly streaks, concoct a treatment with 10 ml of jojoba vegetable oil, 5 drops of basil EO and 5 drops of rosewood EO. Massage gently. You can do this treatment once a week until improvement.
Jojoba Vegetable Oil – Organic
Special composition because it is a wax rather than an oil, with a little over 80% monounsaturated fatty acids (including gadoleic acid especially, and erucic acid, good moisturizers) and ceramides.
But don’t forget: the beauty of your nails comes first and foremost through good general health. Fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, zinc and iron are yours! Finally, remember to protect your hands and nails by wearing gloves before embarking on a cleaning session.
Banner illustration: Nail care – © Evdokimov Maxim
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