What’s the secret to strong, long nails? Sorry to burst your bubble honey, but there ain’t no secret! Stay hydrated, eat the right things, and take care of your body. One way to do just that is to apply this here DIY Cuticle & nail growth oil consistently. It is specially formulated with high-quality natural ingredients that contain vitamins to help nurture the nail, prevent breakage and allow it to reach it’s full potential. For best results, try to use everything listed, but you could also choose ingredients that speak specifically to your needs. Try it out and I know your ten digits will soar! They will grow so much you will want to get those puppies manicured. And when the time comes to remove that nail polish, check out this nail polish remover recipe next!
What you need
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Avocado oil
- High in vitamins A, D, E and Omega-3 fatty acids
- Thick oil that can penetrate to nourish the skin
- Also protects skin by forming a barrier
Grapeseed oil
- High in vitamins C, D and E
- A thin, light oil that penetrates and nourishes the skin
Vitamin E oil
- Strengthens brittle nails
- Softens and conditions cuticles
- Helps prevent hangnails and increases nail flexibility
Lavender essential oil
- Reduces inflammation which often causes hangnails, weak nail beds and torn cuticles
- Has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which help prevent infection
- Strengthens weak and brittle nails
Lemon essential oil
- A powerhouse that keeps nails from cracking, peeling and splitting
- It’s high in vitamin content, so it helps to strengthen nails and nail beds
- Brightens and buffs dullness away with its cleansing properties
Frankincense essential oil
- Very moisturizing, which benefits skin, cuticles and nail beds
- Improves permeability to assist with nutrient absorption
Myrrh essential oil
- High in vitamins E, B and Omega fatty acids, which are all important for nail growth
- Moisturizes deeply to relieve brittleness, thinning and breakage
- Hands-down, one of the best essential oils for nail growth
Glass dropper bottle (2oz)
- Has a dropper for easy application
- Dark glass helps its contents to retain their respective effective properties
How to make
- Add the funnel to your dropper bottle and get ready to add:
- 1 tbsp each of Avocado and Olive oils
- Next, add 1 tsp of Vitamin E oil
- Then, add 10 drops each of Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense and Myrrh essential oils
- Fill the rest of the dropper bottle with Grapeseed oil
- Close your dropper bottle and shake to combine
- All done!
How to use
- Add a drop of DIY Cuticle & Nail growth oil to each cuticle on one hand
- Use your finger pads to gently massage into your nail beds
- This amount is enough to apply to the other hand
- Repeat nightly for best results
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