Maintain the beauty and health of your hands with massages, baths, masks, serums, balms, creams. Cuticle oils will be an excellent addition to your care. They restore nails, soften and moisturize the skin around the nail bed, and deeply nourish the nail plates.
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Advantages
Special oils, cosmetics and natural moisturizers are needed for the nails as well as for the epidermis. The plates can change due to a lack of oxygen, antioxidants and trace elements. In this case, the reveler also needs food. With a lack of vitamins, the nail becomes thinner and becomes uneven in surface - this is the first sign of the need for nutrition for the skin.
Often the cause of inflammation on the hands is fungal diseases and improper care. When using tools with sharp iron blades during home manicure, you can introduce an infection deep into the plate. Hangnails appear and the cuticle becomes inflamed. In this case, antiseptic oils and natural extracts can help perfectly.
Instead of using rough tools for manicure, you can treat the cuticle using a safer method: apply cosmetics to the base of the plates. Oil concentrates will painlessly restore the health of nails due to their moisturizing and softening effect.
Yoko
The Yoko brand produces a variety of nail and cuticle care products. Cuticle oil is popular. It comes in bottles with a brush and has a variety of flavors (pineapple, almond, coconut, vanilla and others).
The product contains mineral oils and fruit extracts, so it is best to use it as emergency aid for dry cuticles. Price 160 rubles, volume 15 ml.
Caring for your hands with nail and cuticle oil allows you to achieve better results. No matter how weak your nails may be or how dry your skin may be, a properly selected little one will quickly restore their health and attractive appearance.
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How to choose cuticle oil
Select the composition according to the following criteria:
- Ease of use. Bottles with brushes and jars with pipettes are suitable for home use; compact cuticle oils in a pencil can be taken on the go.
- Release form. Solid oils (shea and coconut) – deeply nourish, especially recommended for dry skin. Liquid formulations are rich in vitamins and are available in bottles with drip dispensers and brushes. Creams and serums are made with the addition of petroleum jelly, glycerin, paraffin, and saturated oils.
- Compound. Choose products based on shea butter, jojoba, sea buckthorn, avocado, coconut, wheat germ, almond, olive, and apricot. It is desirable that the product contains vitamins A, E, collagen, amino acids, and phytosterols.
Oil for nails and cuticles: which is better?
To make your choice easier, below are the best products according to beauty salon specialists and their clients.
Rating of the best cuticle oils:
- Sally Hansen is made in the USA. The products in this series are popular today and are among the leaders in this industry. Using the oil gives good results, perfectly softens and nourishes. Removes cuticles in 10 minutes.
- AVON. Contains eucalyptus and lavender oil, strengthens and moisturizes well.
- Smart enamel contains vitamins A and E, apricot oil. The use of such a remedy has an anti-inflammatory effect. Long-term use helps eliminate peeling and cracks.
- ALMOND protects rough skin well from aging, adds radiance and restores natural balance.
- OPI is available in pencil form and contains panthenol, keratin, and vitamins. Penetrates the cuticle, nourishes with microelements, the nails become stronger. A big plus is the individual packaging, which is easy to carry.
- Peachoil contains peach seed oil, helps strengthen nails.
- NAOMI has a completely natural composition. The series is represented by oils with various scents. The kit includes a brush, it makes the use of the product more economical. Well suited for women who are keen on applying gel polish or shellac to their nails. Increases the service life of the coating.
Important! Essential oils should not be used in their pure form. The best way to use cuticle oil is to add a few drops of the product to 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
Which oil to choose depends on individual preferences. To obtain an antibacterial or anti-inflammatory effect, you need to opt for tea tree or rosemary oils. Eucalyptus or lemon oil will solve the problem of hangnails. Pine or cedar oil strengthens the delicate skin of the cuticle.
How to use
After a manicure, you want to nourish your nails as much as possible. You can prepare oil mixtures for nail care at home. You need to choose those components that you like the most, alternating esters and natural oils. The process of mixing oils follows a fairly simple pattern.
For a nourishing cuticle care product you will need:
- olive or castor oil – 15 ml;
- lavender extract – 5 ml;
- Vitamin E ampoules – 3 pcs.
The main oil must be heated in a water bath, then select the components that you like best (pine essential oil, eucalyptus, grapefruit or lavender) and add it to the warm base. Mix thoroughly and squeeze vitamin E out of the ampoules. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. You can apply oils with smooth movements into the skin around the nails, rubbing it into the nail plates. The use of this “elixir” is recommended daily.
If desired, you can alternate essential oils in this recipe to achieve one or another effect.
How I care for my cuticles: creams, waxes, oils
There is no beautiful manicure without beautiful cuticles. You can buy any varnish you want, paint it as carefully as possible, and cover it with a glossy, super-glossy top coat. But all your efforts will come to naught if your polish is framed by dry, peeled cuticles.
At the same time, you may not wear colored coating at all, but your hands will look much more attractive if the cuticles and skin around the nails are well-groomed. It’s not for nothing that in our world of varnish they have long been saying: in any unclear situation, moisturize the cuticle.
Today I want to tell you what products I use to take care of my cuticles (including my nails). All of them are as accessible as possible, so I dare to hope that the post will be useful.
Orly Cuticle Oil
Express serum for uncut manicure El Corazon Bali Spa Oil
I've already talked about these two products before, but they are so good that I wanted to mention them again. I leave links to earlier posts:
— Orly oil
- El Corazon serum
Essence nail and cuticle care pencil (orange)
Contains vitamin E, apricot kernel extract, almond and olive oils. Nourishes and restores the nail plate and cuticle.
Essence cuticle softening pencil (yellow)
Helps effectively and gently remove cuticles. Contains vitamin E, almond, avocado, citrus and lacquer oils.
Two excellent express products for quick but short-term cuticle care. Each of these pencils will instantly soften and moisturize the skin around the nails and will not leave behind any oily traces, but you can only count on a short-term effect. Usually I carry such things with me in my purse, sometimes I do too, but most often I use them before shooting a manicure.
Golden Rose Nail Expert Beauty Oil Nail & Cuticle
Nourishing oil to soften and moisturize cuticles and healthy nails. Contains sunflower seed, grape seed, avocado, sweet almond, olive oils & vitamin E.
Intensive hydration and restoration of nails and cuticles, thanks to a unique combination of moisturizing and nourishing natural oils. Absorbs quickly, does not leave a greasy film, protects the nail plates and restores the soft and smooth appearance of the nails and cuticles.
Relatively recently, Golden Rose, in addition to the varnishes, released a series of nail care products. Out of everything, I only tried cuticle oil, and I can say that the product turned out well.
The oil has a slightly sweet (maybe fruity) aroma, it is not too greasy, but not overly light either. It absorbs really quickly, especially if you massage the cuticle with it. You can leave it like that - it doesn’t drip from your fingers, of course you can’t work with papers, but with the keyboard it’s quite possible that it will remain clean. The hydration is not supernatural, I would rate it a four, but it is suitable for not advanced cases.
Eva Mosaic Moisturizing oil with vitamin E. Moisturizing for cuticles and nails
Natural product with apricot kernel and jojoba oil, vitamins A, D and E, aloe juice and wheat proteins. Quickly absorbed, nourishes cuticles and nails.
You may think that I photographed an empty bottle - and this is almost true. The oil stood with me for a long time almost untouched, and then, unnoticed by myself, I used the entire bottle, now it is completely left at the bottom. This is not a light “fast” oil, it is dense and definitely not suitable for on-the-go care. I usually apply it liberally to the cuticles and the skin around the nails when I sit in front of the laptop, sometimes before bed, partially rub it in, and let the residue absorb on its own. I won’t say that it is absorbed quickly, as the manufacturer claims, but otherwise he is right, the oil really nourishes the cuticle (and, apparently, nails).
It’s almost invisible in the photo, but the oil is orange in color, and for some reason it smells like something soapy. But I like.
Nail tonic Milv Revival Nail Spa
Cuticle gel with vitamins E and C. White microcapsules with vitamin E and C have an antioxidant and moisturizing effect on the cuticle and nails. The cuticle takes on a healthy, well-groomed appearance without burrs or cracks.
It is a gel with balls, which is supposed to be applied to the nails and the skin around them. And rub it in. I like to use this product after removing old polish and before applying new polish. Nails are instantly moisturized after contact with nail polish remover, the product is completely absorbed without leaving a trace, and you can immediately apply polish.
Milv Nail Growth Spa nail growth gel is still available .
Water-based gel with microcapsules of active ingredients strengthens, moisturizes and nourishes nails and cuticles. Unlike cuticle oil, the gel is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy residue. Contains glycerin, panthenol, extracts of algae, nettle, baobab, acacia, vitamin C and microcapsules of vitamins A and E. The product has a light strawberry aroma.
In my opinion, the products differ only in color and aroma - the second is green with blue balls. I will definitely buy more.
Nail oil Soap makers Lemon freshness
Your nails need special care - give them the sweet bliss of a delicate oil with a subtle lemon aroma. Beeswax will make your nails elastic, healing vegetable oils will give you diamond strength, and lemon essential oil will leave behind an aura of sensual freshness. Your nails will thank you!
It’s unlikely that I would have ever bought it if I hadn’t been looking for something to finish off my order with free delivery. I chose it because I didn’t want to grab another useless lipstick, and cuticle products are always useful and necessary.
It is an oily substance with a lemon aroma. The substance, as you can see, is heterogeneous, I googled other reviews - somewhere there are the same pimples, somewhere not. In any case, they do not affect the quality in any way. A very pleasant thing to use, it has a good effect on the cuticle and the skin around the nails. The oil itself is not absorbed very quickly, but if you massage the cuticle with it, the process will go much faster. I like to use it when I want to take a break from regular liquid oils, since you shouldn’t overuse them either (the reverse process may occur).
Oil is not used sparingly - I would even say, unnoticeably. However, the shelf life is short - only four months after opening. In my case, it has already expired, but, as you might have guessed, nothing prevents me from continuing to use the oil as long as it does not change its smell and properties.
Peeling to enhance nail growth with Lady Rose almonds
SPA care at home with kelp extract and apricot aroma. Nourishes the nail root, softens and exfoliates the cuticle, whitens the nail plate.
Liquid orange oil interspersed with something that most often remains at the bottom. To be honest, I don’t care what kind of growth, exfoliation, whitening there is. The main thing is why I love this oil, why I was terribly sad when I spilled the remains of the first bottle, why I looked for it with all my might, and when I found it, I bought two bottles at once (I needed eight) - it is ideal for my activities. I apply the oil before photographing my manicure, it goes on in a thin layer and is absorbed very quickly, leaving the cuticle looking like it has just been intensely nourished with something very... um... nourishing. It also has a surprisingly pleasant apricot aroma.
I understand that not everyone takes pictures of their nails, but an express product for tidying up the cuticles and skin around the nails may be of interest to many.
Wax for nails and cuticles Belweder Panthenol Forte
The drug is intended for the care of nails and cuticles. It has the form of a light, non-greasy wax that is quickly absorbed, forming a thin protective layer on the surface of the nails and skin. Wax effectively softens and moisturizes even very dry, uneven areas around the fingernails and toenails. Promotes healing of minor injuries. Eliminates symptoms of inflammation. With systematic use, it significantly improves the condition of nails and accelerates their growth. Helps completely get rid of hangnails.
I bought the wax after positive reviews online, and now I’m already using my second jar. It has a positive effect on the cuticle, softens it, if there are small cracks or hangnails, it will help them heal faster. The wax is very thick, I don’t put it on my finger, but just move my finger over it, and then smear it on the cuticle, that’s enough. Not too greasy, but you need to rub it in to get absorbed faster. It has a distinct lavender aroma that scares many people away. I should have done it too, but for some reason it didn’t scare me away.
Sometimes I rub it into the nails themselves (in those rare moments when there is no varnish on them), I used to polish with wax, but now I’m too lazy.
DNC Nourishing nail wax
Allows you to return your nails to their natural shine and replenish the lack of nutrients necessary for the growth of healthy nails.
Castor oil in biowax is responsible for providing nails with nutrients, helping to make the cuticle softer, healing damage and wounds; paraffin and beeswax protect the nail plate from the effects of aggressive substances and ultraviolet radiation. Silicone makes nails stronger and fills the smallest cracks.
The complex includes ginseng, eleutherococcus, sea buckthorn, vitamins B, D, E, glucose, starch, polysaccharides, pectin substances, essential oils and trace elements - all those substances that are necessary for the growth of healthy nails.
DNC Nail polishing wax
A dual-action product that has both a cosmetic and therapeutic effect.
The polishing properties of wax are achieved due to the content of white clay, known as the finest of natural abrasives. White clay carefully and gently polishes nails, does not damage the nail plate, and gives it smoothness and shine.
Castor oil in biowax is responsible for providing nails with nutrients, helping to make the cuticle softer, healing damage and wounds; paraffin and beeswax protect the nail plate from the effects of aggressive substances and ultraviolet radiation. Silicone makes nails stronger and fills the smallest cracks.
To be honest, I don’t know how these waxes fundamentally differ from each other, except that the first is in a small, ugly jar and costs a little less, and the second is in a nicer little jar, but costs a little more. Well, the nutritious one is even softer, although this is already the second jar, in the first it was also hard (but, in any case, they are softer than Belvedere). However, why look for a difference if they have the same entire paragraph in the description.
I like both waxes in terms of their action. Softening, moisturizing, healing - everything you need from a quality care product. They apply greasyly and are absorbed, not to say very quickly. I use it occasionally at night.
Like Belvedere wax, I periodically rub both of these waxes into my nails - mostly at night, and sometimes just before applying polish. I thoroughly rub the wax into my nails so that it is completely absorbed, then I don’t degrease my nails, I paint them right away. Everything applies and stays on as usual. I also did polishing with these waxes, again, until I became too lazy. Maybe it's worth restarting?..
Novosvit Strengthening wax cream-care against peeling nails
Deeply strengthens and restores the structure of damaged and thin nails, preventing splitting. Beeswax and silk proteins at the base of the formula instantly compensate for the lack of strength of the nail plate.
A white, medium-density cream with a light, pleasant aroma. Non-greasy, quickly absorbed, but takes good care of the skin around the nail. Is he doing something supernatural? Probably not, but, nevertheless, the remedy is good, useful and effective. Does he do something to his nails? Honestly, I don't know. I smeared it on my nails once or twice, but I’m more satisfied with wax in this matter.
Novosvit Lemon butter butter for nails and cuticles “Nail growth activator”
The melting texture of the butter based on natural lemon myrtle oil and biolipid complex nourishes the cuticle and restores the nail plate, promotes the activation of nail growth, and protects against brittleness and splitting.
First, let me admire the name “butter.” And be sure to do it in English! Butter or not, for me it’s an ordinary cream, denser in structure, really reminiscent of butter, but still a cream. The color is light yellow, the aroma is pleasant lemon. Despite its greater density, I can’t say that the cream is very greasy, it absorbs normally, and if you massage the cuticle with it, it’s even better. I am satisfied with the quality of care.
Again, I don’t know how these creams fundamentally differ in action. There is another one in the line - against hangnails. I think I'll try it too.
I can't say that all of these products are my absolute favorites. I will definitely repeat some things (for example, Milv gel, DNC waxes), I will use some once and go try new ones. Nevertheless, now I have all the described things in use, I like them, they do what they are supposed to do, even if they do not give the result declared by the manufacturer - and who trusts them, these manufacturers.
Have you tried any of these? Do you have your own favorite cuticle care products? Share, I will be very interested!
