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.
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