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!
Lavender possesses moisturizing properties that nourish dry cuticles and replenish lackluster nails. For brittle nails prone to breakage and splitting, Lavender's fortifying properties can help rebuild strength and prevent further damage.
The only oil whose molecule is small enough to penetrate the nail bed is jojoba oil. Jojoba oil offers deep hydration and will repair the collagen in your skin. Jojoba oil contains high levels of vitamin B and E, and so with daily application, you will soon have strong and healthy nails and cuticles.
Our top picks for strengthening nail treatments are Olive and Sweet Almond oils. A few drops of Myrrh essential oil will also do wonders for the health and appearance of your nails.
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.
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.
Cuccio's professional-grade cuticle oil is used in salons around the world, and it's easy to see why. Safflower oil, honey, vitamin E, and lactic acid work together to soothe and refresh skin and nails, offering moisture that lasts.
To strengthen your nails, add several drops of the essential oil or oils of your choice to a carrier oil and then rub the mixture into your nails and cuticles. The best carrier oils for nail care include argan, coconut, linseed, sweet almond, hemp seed, sea buckthorn, jojoba, avocado, and wheat germ.
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.
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.
Rosemary essential oil is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is also a beneficial treatment for nails and cuticles. The oil is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral, which makes it effective in treating nail fungus, hangnails, and other infections.
Jojoba Oil – A hero to our nails with molecules that are the right shape to penetrate some way into the nail plate. Containing high levels of vitamin E and B can also help repair the collagen in our skin and offers deep hydration.
Our top pick for the best cuticle oil for nail growth is the Olive & June Cuticle Serum Duo because it has jojoba oil in its formula, which promotes nail growth.
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.
Its natural anti-inflammatory properties can soothe irritated skin around the nails, preventing hangnails and promoting healthier cuticles. Plus, the moisturizing properties of Tea Tree Oil can combat dryness, preventing brittle nails that are prone to breaking and chipping.
Vitamin E oil and products containing it have great moisturising benefits that support nail health. They may help prevent cracked cuticles and dry skin around the nails. We also recommend using vitamin E oil for nails that are brittle or that easily crack or flake.
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.
Use this wonderful essential oil to keep your cuticles and surrounding skin soft through all seasons! Ingredients: 1/2 fl oz cold pressed carrier oil (preferably one rich in EFAs) 6-8 drops of lavender oil.
Introduction: My name is Kelle Weber, I am a magnificent, enchanting, fair, joyous, light, determined, joyous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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