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.
She recommends oils like coconut, walnut seed and avocado to nourish brittle nails, as well as baobab seed oil, sweet almond oil, and rosemary oil, which have antioxidant properties and will help to fight against damage.
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.
Fill your empty nail varnish bottle with your chosen oil.Add a few drops of essential oil (we added four but it depends on how strong a scent you desire).Give your bottle a gentle shake.
Juniper oil strengthens the nails, boosts their growth, improves nail colour, and gives the nails a healthy shine. We recommend that you combine it with other nail strengthening essential oils, for example, lemon oil, sage oil, orange oil, or patchouli oil.
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.
Applying cuticle oil can increase the circulation around your nails, stimulating nail growth. It can also help to protect your nail and cuticle against trauma. The oil can also help improve the health and appearance of your nail. If you paint your nails, cuticle oil can also protect your polish for a lasting shine.
Cuticle oil can help keep the cuticles and the surrounding skin moisturized, which is beneficial for both natural and artificial nails. However, be cautious not to apply excessive amounts of oil, as it may cause lifting or loosening of the artificial nails.
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.
Are There Any Downsides To Using Cuticle Oil? While there's no real downside to using cuticle oil, Dr. Lin recommends being cautious about touching your face with cuticle oil on your hands — especially if you're prone to acne, as the oil could transfer to skin and clog pores.
Cuticle oil is a mixture of oils, vitamins, and nourishing ingredients applied directly to the cuticle—AKA the thick layer skin around the base of your nails. Cuticles play a crucial role in nail health by keeping bacteria and fungus out, boosting nail moisture, and preventing nail breakage.
It's called cuticle oil. The process of getting the nails done can be very drying to the surrounding skin, due to some of the products we use. Therefore, the cuticle oil basically helps to replenish the moisture to your skin and nails, that were lost throughout the process.
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.
Combine argan and sweet almond oils, beeswax, and shea butter in a small measuring glass or metal double boiler insert and place in your pot of water. Stir occasionally until beeswax and shea butter are fully melted together and argan and sweet almond oils are distributed.
Gather your ingredients, empty nail oil pens, sanitized tools, and a clean, empty nail polish bottle for any excess that doesn't fit in your pens. Always spread out a towel to absorb any drips. Measure and mix 1 part jojoba, 1 part squalane, and 1/3 part vitamin E gel.
As a general guideline, it is recommended to apply cuticle oil at least once a day. However, you can also apply it more frequently if your cuticles are particularly dry or if you engage in activities that can strip moisture from your nails, such as frequent handwashing or exposure to harsh chemicals.
However, only specifically designed cuticle oil will move across you're your gel or acrylic nails to keep them flexible and protect your manicure. Cuticle oils penetrate deeper than standard oils or moisturisers, which will only superficially soften.
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