Are your cuticles reddened and split? Are they rife with unsightly hangnails? Not only is this unattractive but it can also be painful. Instead of hiding your hands from the world, cure your cuticles and show off your nails with this cuticle oil recipe!
Unlike most store bought products, this homemade cuticle oil recipe contains only natural ingredients that are great for soothing skin. You don’t have to worry about chemicals that may irritate your cuticles further or have no effect whatsoever. In fact, this cuticle oil recipe is so safe you can use it daily if needed.
Plus, you can carry out this cuticle recipe in less time than it’ll take you to find cuticle oil at your local store. Seriously. This cuticle oil recipe is so simple it can hardly be labeled a “recipe” – there’s just one step. Add all the ingredients to a bottle. That’s it.
So, what are you waiting for? Beautiful and healthy cuticles are only one little step away!
Homemade Cuticle Oil Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp. Vitamin E
1 Tbsp. almond oil
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
Small glass bottle with eye dropper
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a small bottle with a dropper.
Note: Using an amber bottle like the one pictured will help preserve the oils inside.
TO USE
1. Apply 1 or 2 drops to each cuticle.
2. Massage into skin gently.
Repeat daily or as needed.
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Homemade Cuticle Oil Recipe
Are your cuticles reddened and split? Are they rife with unsightly hangnails? Instead of hiding your hands from the world, cure your cuticles with this homemade cuticle oil recipe. This simple one step recipe contains only natural ingredients that are great for soothing skin plus it’s safe enough to use daily if needed.
Materials
- 1 Tbsp. Vitamin E
- 1 Tbsp. almond oil
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- Small glass bottle with eye dropper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bottle with a dropper. Note: Using an amber bottle like the one pictured will help preserve the oils inside.
Notes
To use:
1. Apply 1 or 2 drops to each cuticle.
2. Massage into skin gently.
Repeat daily or as needed.
Heidi says
does is need to be almond oil?
Diane says
Hi Heidi,
Probably not… I use Jojoba Oil for my cuticles.
N says
Great recipe, thnx. I just made my own cuticle oil tonight ( (argon oil, vitamin E oil, frankincense, lavender, & helichrysm – but i will try yours next time 😉
Kelli says
Great! 🙂 Kelli
Polish Perfect says
I love natural cosmetics and I would like to avoid industrial products. A lot of people don’t care about cuticles but they DO take care of their nails, so the result s a little messy. I saw some pretty disgusting examples of ruined cuticles
MommaRee says
Thanks for the recipe! What is the shelf life on this oil?
Cuticle Oil says
I am a fan of organic cuticle oil. I’ve never made a recipe by myself but this sounds good and I think I will try it. Thanks
Kelli says
Great! Let me know what you think. 🙂 Kelli
Jennifer says
What can be used in place of the lavender?
Kelli says
Hi Jennifer, You could try eucalyptus or grapefruit essential oils. Hope that helps! 🙂 Kelli
Rathi says
Very helpful post…..thank you…
Kelli says
I’m glad this is helpful for you, Rathi! 🙂 Kelli