Nail oil

Fingertips daily experience many effects: water, household chemicals, temperature fluctuations, computer work ... It is not surprising that the skin on the pads and nail cuticle dry constantly. To always look well-groomed hands, it is necessary to use nail oil - not only in the salon, but also for daily care.

What only means not invented to care for the skin around the nails! Creams, gels, balms, serums - and they all necessarily contain active vegetable fats. As a dosage form, the oil easily penetrates the skin and the nail plate - this explains its effectiveness.

There are essential oils and essential. Basic - those that are taken as a basis for creating some kind of cosmetic:

• coconut;
• almond;
• jojoba;
• olive;
• grape seed;
• avocado;
• wheat germ;
• burdock;
• corn;
• argan etc.

For the enrichment of drugs and enhance their effect using essential oils. Use them separately is not worth it - they can be very allergenic or cause a burn. But in the right proportion with the base component you get an effective and 100% natural skin care product at your fingertips.

Oils can be mixed independently., and you can buy ready-made drugs. Components for self-mixing are purchased in pharmacies, in the departments of aromatherapy or products for the bath / sauna. Ready-made is best to buy in the shops of professional cosmetics - there is a large selection and there is always the opportunity to get advice from the seller.

For the base fit:

Natural source of lauric and hyaluronic acids. It perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin, forms a protective film on the nail. Preserves the hardness of nails, protects against UV light. Coconut fat can be safely applied in its pure form - applied to the hair, face, skin of the body.

Since ancient times, it is used for skin care. In addition to the huge amount of fatty acids, it contains vitamin E (protects against free radicals, smoothes wrinkles), vitamin D and squalene, which deeply moisturizes the skin. The best effect is given when applied both from inside and outside - it can be not only added to salads or other dishes, but also taken in a tablespoon in the morning.

Remedy with almost no adverse reactionswhich is remarkably high in trace elements. It contains calcium, iron, fluoride and more of the amount of vitamins of group B. This foundation will be good for brittle nails that crack and exfoliate.

Cosmetologists sometimes call it plant wax.because its composition is more like spermaceti. If you disassemble the internal "chemistry" of this substance, it becomes clear that it is very similar to human sebum - that is why jojoba has no equal in moisturizing and nourishing the cuticle.Suitable for all skin and hair types.

Known for high content of omega acidsthat stimulate cell renewal and rejuvenation. This cosmetic oil-antioxidant is perfect for fading skin of the hands, age or with severe dryness from household chemicals. Accelerate the growth of nails.

Fat of hazelnut is considered a good remedy for problem skin. For use on the hands is suitable for almost everyone, but best of all - for aging, fading skin. It contains many trace elements that accelerate the growth of the nail and increase its hardness.

Basic vitamin remedy for any skin. Feeds nail, well improves blood circulation during massage. Removes general irritation. Castor oil has a similar effect, which also has an antibacterial effect.

Source of fatty acids and beauty vitamins - A, E and F. The phytosterols included in its composition improve collagen synthesis, while the vitamins retain moisture in the skin, smooth it, protect it from ultraviolet radiation and oxidants. This natural remedy will revitalize even the driest and tired skin.

In cosmetology valued not only for moisturizing and nourishing properties., but also as an excellent assistant in the regeneration of nail tissue. The drug on such a basis will heal cracks, scratches, burrs and other skin damage.

Fatty extract of almonds - a natural nail enhancer. It will keep the plate firm, and the cuticle will soften and relieve inflammation.

Valuable vegetable fat that can be applied both externally and internally. Contains a large amount of omega-acids and vitamin E. It will help both in daily care and in case of nail infection. Using argan oil, you can forget about cracks at your finger tips and burrs.

Sesame oil and cocoa butter with a delicious aroma are excellent as a base. If you have nothing at hand, you can use butter and butter for your hands. It does not contain the magic components of beauty, but it can perfectly soften and moisturize the skin. Before use, it must be melted. It is advisable to use a quality product with a milk fat content of at least 80%.

Essential oils to enrich the composition:

• To accelerate the growth of nails use rosemary oil, ylang-ylang. For brittle, layered nails, other esters with a tart aroma are also suitable - sandalwood, patchouli. Camphor oil has a good firming property, but it can be used strictly with a “base” - it is highly toxic and very active!

• For polishing nails and shine on the file-buff before use, you can apply a drop of lavender, ylang lang, or citrus - lemon, grapefruit, orange. Orange oil also softens the cuticle to make it easier to push back (for those who do not cut manicure). No wonder even a wand, which pushes the cuticle, is made of an orange tree!

• For the treatment of nails for infections, fat extracts of tea tree and juniper are suitable; eucalyptus, fir oil, and also - mint and geraniums. Phytoncides contained in these vegetable fats, easily cope with bacteria. The best remedy against fungus is wormwood oil. Its pure form is rubbed into the nails at night.

• As healing with strong burrs, cracks, cuts, oil of mango, rosehip, calendula, lavender, black cumin is well suited. Sea buckthorn oil has excellent regenerative properties. It is widely used not so much in cosmetology as in medicine. Sea buckthorn product can be applied to the cuticle and skin of the fingertips, but remember: it has a bright and corrosive yellow color!

If you just want to care - the most optimal and inexpensive option to buy in the pharmacy is one of the base oils. Easily on sale you can find almond, peach, burdock. It is most likely to be packaged in a simple jar - can be applied with a cotton swab or a disk.

A manicurist can offer you a care product. - As a rule, various preparations of more or less professional brands are sold directly in beauty salons. Most often these are also basic substances that have a moisturizing and protective effect. If desired, they can be enriched with essential oils themselves. What good is this option - a specialist, seeing the state of your hands, can more competently choose exactly the drug that suits you. In addition, these funds are most often available in jars with a brush (like nail polish) - they are very convenient to apply, and they are economically spent.

Recently, a very popular butter in pencil - such "things" are ordered in Chinese online stores. According to customers, it is very convenient and pleasant to use. However, the composition of such drugs is always in doubt. There are many examples where girls received simple sunflower oil or an incomprehensible water substance in pencil.

Cosmetic oils - the perfect tool. Many different procedures can be done with them: they “work” in any form. Most Popular:

• Massage.
• Mask.
• Bath.

The general rules for working with oils are: If you want to enrich the finished cream with base oil, you can mix the funds in a ratio of 1: 4, where 1 is butter and 4 is cream. If you want to add ether to the cream, 1 drop is enough for a single use.

For massage, you can use both mixed products and oil solos. After washing your hands, apply a few drops of oil or cuticle cream enriched with it to the nails and skin around them. Massage your fingertips until the drug is absorbed. To care you need to do this at least before bedtime every day. Ideally, after each hand wash.

By the way it is also useful for pedicure - rub oil in the fingers is good for the health and beauty of the feet. For these purposes, it is best to use oils with antibacterial effect: tea tree, fir, juniper, wormwood. This will provide additional protection against fungal diseases.

Baths can be done before starting a manicure or to restore nails after an aggressive effect (for example, household chemicals). This is a good way to clean the space under the nails from the accumulated dirt and dust.

You can make a bath in a usual deep plate: You need to pour a little warm water, into which, just before dipping your hands, drop 3-4 drops of the desired oil. Even essential oil can be added to the water in its pure form. Hands need to hold for 2-3 minutes, until the skin on the fingertips is soft, and the cuticle is pliable.

Polishing not only gives the nails a well-groomed look, but is also useful in itself: increased blood flow (and hence - oxygen) to the nail plate. It strengthens and heals literally from the inside. And if you make this procedure with the addition of an effective drug, the result will be even better.

No need to smear the oil on the nails - there will be too much fat. Enough 1 drop, which is applied to the polisher.The tool is slightly absorbed into it, and "give up" just as much brilliance as will be needed.

The mask on the nails is used to treat and restore the plates. This procedure can be done to owners of brittle and exfoliated nails, as well as after extension. To balance the composition of the mask, familiarize yourself with the actions of various oils. The recipe is like this:

• Add 1: 1 honey to the base oil (a teaspoon per teaspoon).
• Add 1-2 drops of essential oil.

The mixture is abundantly applied to the tips of the fingers and wear medical gloves. You can roll your fingers with foil, as they do in beauty salons. After 15-20 minutes, the mask can be washed off and smeared with nail cream.

Masks are also used for diseases - for example, psoriasis, to remove stains and desquamation. As a base, you can take flaxseed oil, and lavender, rosemary from the essential. In addition, it is necessary to undergo treatment at the doctor and follow a diet, limiting sugar and other carbohydrates.

Simple application of oil on the nails is also not without sense - it helps a lot against lamination. Apply the product to the tips of the nail, as the manicurists do the sealing. Over time, the plates will harden.

Finished products for the care of fingertips, which are traditionally popular with customers.

The tool is a famous German manufacturer - the company specializes in the production of cosmetics for the feet. It has a half healing effect. The composition of the wheat germ oil, bisabolol, panthenol and antifungal component - clotrimazole. Price category - high.

Bio-oil for nails is based on beeswax. The composition also includes wheat germ oil and castor oil, as well as - vitamin E. Convenient packaging - a bottle with a dispenser that allows you to literally squeeze out a drop. One more plus to an economical expense - absolutely low price.

Another budget tool. The basis of it is, alas, mineral oil. Everything else - almonds, avocados, argan - only useful supplements. Apply with a brush.

Drug called "Velvet Smooth"from a major manufacturer of cosmetics and pedicure and manicure accessories. Composed - base oils: sunflower, almond, avocado, apricot kernel, flaxseed, shea and argan. Apply with a brush. Price category - medium.

Means from the American brand CNDknown for its product Shellac. Suitable for both natural and artificial nails. Can be applied to nails covered with gel polishes. Available in jars with a brush of different sizes - from 3.7 to 118 ml. At the heart of - sweet almond oil, jojoba and rice. Price category - high.

The manufacturer called the product "fortified oil", which is quite honest: in the composition there are alcohols, and parabens, and mineral oil. From useful - vitamin E, apricot kernel oil, coconut, aloe extract. Odorless. Apply with a brush. The price is average.

Cuticle based on lavender. Natural in the composition of a little, based on - synthetics, however, keratin, included in the formulation, does its job - accelerates the growth of nails and strengthens them. Can be used for care and during manicure to soften the cuticle.

A product from the Siberian Health Corporation. Available in a bottle with a dropper - a pipette, which you can drop the right amount of the drug on your hands.

The composition is natural: rose hip (siberian rose), orange, mint, thuja, mandarin and calendula oils. At the heart of - soy fat. Price category - low.

If you carefully review the reviews, then each of the oils there are fans and opponents. The best customers are called drugs luxury or pharmacy brands - Mavala, Christina Fitzgerald. The same funds at one time headed the top oil for cuticles and nails in the magazine Elle.

From the mass segment stand out "Solar oil", Sally hansen and Oriflame (from manicure line "The one").

Inexpensive oils, especially if they have a natural composition, also work great on the nails. The main thing is to choose the right product.

With regular use (at least 1-2 months) the drug will surely give a result!

About nail care with essential oils - in the next video.