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Welcome to another edition of our Gifts to Give Series. If you love making DIY gifts, be sure to check out the rest of the posts in this collection!
Winter is always challenging on the hands. The cold, dry weather saps moisture from delicate nail beds that can result in cracking and peeling, leaving hands hurting. This DIY cuticle oil only takes a few minutes to make, smells incredible, and helps to strengthen nails, making it a win-win in the DIY gifting department!
Which Oils are the Best for Cuticles?
When it comes to skin-loving, cuticle-friendly oils, there is no shortage of choices, but my favorites are olive oil, grape seed oil, and jojoba oil. They are all relatively easy to find, nourishing, lightweight, and absorb well.
Other alternatives include almond oil, castor oil, or avocado oil. However, if you don’t have all of the oils on hand, you can always create this recipe using just olive oil.
What are the Best Essential Oils for Nails and Cuticles?
There are a number of essential oils that are great for nails and cuticles. For this recipe, I’ve selected lavender, rosemary, and lemon, but other options include:
Frankincense - is anti-fungal and has a history of being used to promote nail growth.
Geranium - helps moisturize nails and cuticles while promoting healthy nail growth.
Lavender - strengthens brittle nails that are prone to breakage.
Myrrh - protects nails from becoming brittle and enhances their resistance to breakage.
Lemon - reputed to harden nails as well as reduce peeling and other damage.
Rosemary - moisturizing, disinfecting, hydrating and antifungal
Tea Tree - antiseptic, anti-fungal, and moisturizing to both the cuticle and the nails.
DIY Cuticle Oil Recipe
This recipe will fill one 1 oz dropper bottle, but you can increase the quantities to make as many bottles for gifting as you need!
The Ingredients:
1TBLS Olive Oil
½ TBLS Grapeseed Oil
½ TBLS Jojoba Oil
10 drops of Vitamin E Oil (as a preservative)
15 drops of lavender essential oil
15 drops of rosemary essential oil
15 drops of lemon essential oil
The Method:
In a small bowl, blend all of the ingredients together until mixed well. Once well blended decant into your dropper bottles, label and enjoy. DIY’s don’t get simpler!
Gift It
The cuticle oil on its own makes a lovely little gift or stocking stuffer. But why stop there? Combine it with a cute manicure set, a moisturizing hand scrub, a jar of our Winter Skin Salve, or a bottle of your favorite polish to create the perfect gift for any lady in your life. The possibilities are endless, and we can't wait to hear about your unique creations in the comments below. Happy gifting, and until next time,
