Natural Nail
Care
 Strong healthy nails and natural
nail care go hand in hand and is really
easy to achieve. Not enough protein can make your nails brittle and
dull, eating a proper diet can help with organic nail care. Keeping them well
moisturized is also important, our nails are porous and gives off
moisture a hundred times as fast as the skin. Wearing gloves while
working with cleaning chemicals, gardening, and at night after applying
an oil or cream to them while you sleep is also always good
to
do.
Jojoba
Nail and Cuticle Oil
One
trick for keeping your cuticles soft is to soak your nails in warm
water for ten minutes, then rub this natural nail care oil treatment
into the nails and cuticles to lock in the moisture. Jojoba oil is
light and non-greasy. It is actually very similar to our own
body
oils in texture, and is easily absorbed by the skin and nails.
What you need:
- 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
- 1 teaspoon almond oil
- ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
How to make:
Mix together all three oils. Massage a small amount into your cuticles.
(this oil also works well on your feet and toenails.) Store in a clean
container. Makes 1 ounce
Cocoa
Cuticle Cream
This
is a rich cream that is perfect for cuticle care. Massaging into the cuticle at the
base of each nail to condition and increase circulation. Massaging this
cream daily into your cuticles will keep them soft and help promote
healthy nail growth
What you need:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon grated cocoa butter
How to make:
combine coconut oil and coca butter in an oven proof container and heat
gently until melted. Stir well until you have a smooth cream and pour
into a clean container. Let the cream cool completely before using.
Massage a small amount into cuticles. Makes 1 ounce
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