Home Made Recipes for Nails

NAILS

Cuticle softener
1 bottle of vitamin E oil

Rub the vitamin E oil on the cuticles of both feet and hands after bath or shower daily and at bedtime.

Herbaceous Cuticle Conditioning Oil

2 T sesame or jojoba oil
8 drops carrot seed essential oil
7 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops tea tree essential oil
3 drops oregano essential oil

Combine ingredients. Shake well before each use. Rub into nail and toenail cuticles following bath or shower; while these oil helps prevent fungus, the strong scent may be best to use at night. Store unused portion in tightly sealed (preferably glass) container in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-12 months.

Hard-as-Nails Manicure Treat

1T purified water, luke- warm, but slightly cooled
1T witch hazel (preferably grain-alcohol based)
1 1/2 t natural honey
1/2 t alum powder

Mix above in a low-profile bowl. Soak nails for 10-15 minutes, occasionally massaging cuticles gently. Rinse with cool water. Discard unused portion.

Smoothing Cuticle & Foot Scrub

2 T fine sea salt
2 T castor oil
1 T wheat germ, sesame, or kukui nut oil
2-3 drops of essential oil (optional)

Combine ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Rub gently onto damp skin (apply to dry skin cautiously for an invigorating treatment) in circular motions. Rinse well or smooth off in bath. Store unused portion in tightly sealed (preferably glass) container in a cool, dark, dry place for up to 7 days.

When preparing mixtures and using fresh ingredients. Always cut in the fresh fruits and vegetables etc last...the enzymes will remain as fresh as possible.

Storage

Try and use dark glass jars and bottles for storage. You need to avoid too much sunlight and oxygen getting to your mixtures.

Most of these recipes contain natural preservatives.

Keep mixtures in a cool place. The refrigerator is preferable. Refrigerate the mixtures containing fruit and or vegetables.

Natural preservatives:

Acids: Lemon juice and vinegar.

Alcohol: Vodka, witch hazel and brandy.

Essential Oils: Tea Tree, eucalyptus oil and thyme.

Disclaimer: This information is intended as a guide only. This information is offered to you with the understanding that it not be interpreted as medical or professional advice. All medical information needs to be carefully reviewed with your health care provider.

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