How to choose nail oil?

Brittleness and soreness of the nails - a problem that has always been, but has become particularly relevant with the spread of complex types of manicure, involving the use of different types of extensions. You can fight this disease not only with expensive salon products, but also with natural counterparts, the effect of which is often more noticeable. The most common remedies for the treatment and prevention of nail soreness are natural oils.

All oils are divided into two types - they are essential and so-called base. Base is obtained from seeds, seeds or nuts, that is, from those parts of the plant, which contains the greatest amount of fat.

Getting essential oils more complex in its technology and involves the use of those parts of the plant, where the aroma is born and is, therefore, their smell is not always pleasant, and sometimes it can even be harsh. The oil itself has quite caustic properties and may cause irritation.

These natural remedies are often used in cosmetology not only for skin and hair care, but also for nourishing and treating nails - this is very useful for their structure, prevention of various diseases of the hands and nail plate.

Consider the most popular types of oils and their properties.

Sea buckthorn oil:

• makes nails stronger;
• helps with the detachment of the nail plate;
• accelerates growth;
• healing (can be used with microtraumas of the wells during manicure).

Apricot:

• softens the cuticle;
• strengthens the nail;
• removes yellowness (after some types of varnish this happens).

Flaxseed:

• strengthens exfoliated nails;
• accelerates growth;
• restores the structure of the nail plate.

Olive:

• eliminates breakage;
• accelerates growth.

Nut:

• strengthens nails:
• improves overall appearance.

Castor:

• restores the nail plate;
• nourishes;
• improves appearance;
• accelerates growth;
• softens the cuticle;
• heals minor injuries.

Sunflower:

• strengthens;
• restores nail structure;
• prevents delamination;
• accelerates growth.

Argan:

• strengthens;
• prevents stratification of the nail plate.

Avocado oil:

• strengthens;
• restores the cuticle;
• accelerates growth.

Camphor:

• heals minor injuries;
• accelerates growth;
• strengthens.

Wheat germ oil:

• prevents stratification of the nail plate;
• removes white spots on the nails;
• strengthens.

Vaseline oil softens the cuticle.

All of the above oils are basic. They can be used both separately and together with each other or with ether. All base oils have approximately common areas of impact on the nails, so for other needs in the treatment of nails, you should use their mixture with essential oils, whose range of use is much wider.

One of the essential oils that has a special effect when used to treat nails is orange:

• strengthens;
• nourishes the cuticle;
• whitens the nail plate;
• natural antiseptic.

The variety of cosmetic and essential oils is striking, of which you can make millions of different combinations, each of which will have its own effect, different from the others. To help sort this out, all these natural care products can be divided by use.

All oils (both cosmetic and essential) are rich in vitamins and are very helpful. They can be used for growth of nails and restoration after manicure or polishing.

There are not so many hypoallergenic oils, so before applying the nutrient mixture, it is worthwhile to carry out a small test - put a drop of oil on the wrist or elbow (in these places, the skin is thinner and sensitive) and wait a few minutes. If there are no unpleasant sensations, then the chosen cosmetic is right for you, and it can be safely used for procedures.

Mint is a very concentrated liquid, therefore it should be used only with the basic agent! Essential oils that accelerate the growth of the nail plate: tea tree, chamomile, eucalyptus, rosemary. To restore after a manicure, use sea buckthorn oil, peach, jojoba oil, sunflower, castor, tea tree or burdock. Avocado oil will well heal the cuticle, lavender will heal both the nail and the skin around it, so this oil can be used for problem skin of the hands. Bergamot will be especially effective after building up. Orange restores the nails, but it, like all citrus fruits, dries the skin, so it should be used only with fatty bases. Palmarosa essential oil is perfect for healing lesions in the nail plate, like geranium oil.

To make the polishing procedure less traumatic, pay attention to the ylang-ylang oil, which should be applied a few minutes before the session with the fingernail technician.

If you do not have time to learn about the individual properties of each oil and to test for an allergic reaction, then you should pay attention to the finished products for nail care. As a rule, such tools have in their composition the same useful natural ingredients, only well-chosen in such a way as to maximize the properties of each of them.

The most effective way to nourish and strengthen nails is the German remedy. Gehwol honey. This tool is used in the salons after a manicure and more applies to the medical, rather than the usual care. The product heals microtrauma and soothes the skin.

In second place - Solar oil, product manufactured in the USA. Gives a more healthy and well-groomed appearance to the nails.

Third place belongs to the popular Swiss brand. Oriflame and their tool for the growth of nails from the ONE CARE series. Fills the nail plate with useful microelements, evens the tone of the nail and gives a healthy shine. Makes nails stronger and promotes their growth. The composition is more chemical, but there is nothing harmful, since most of the chemical elements are aimed at imparting a thicker consistency to the product. This composition replaces some natural substances, but it is made from the closest and safest chemical analogues. But still, because of the composition, you should first test for an allergic reaction.

The next agent on the list is a care agent for "Phytocosmetics". The composition indicated hyaluronic acid. Strengthens the nails, prevents stratification of the nail plate, protects against external influences. The main focus is not on enhanced growth, but on improving the overall appearance and treatment.

The last but one by the list, but not by action - "Elena" from the brand "Dawn". Not the best, but the good is about him. Of the benefits - low cost, availability in any store. Various individual reactions are possible, including dry cuticle with frequent use. In general, gives the nail a more well-groomed appearance.

Last place got a means to strengthen the nails Eveline. It contains formaldehyde, but in the permissible value, so it should not cause negative consequences, but formaldehyde itself is quite a strong allergen.

But there are cases of prolonged use without any consequences. Choose this tool at your own risk. It gives nails a more well-groomed appearance, accelerates growth.

In general, almost all reviews (except for reviews on the Eveline tool) are positive and positive. It is noted that the appearance of the nails is changing for the better, the cuticle becomes softer. This is not surprising, since base oils that are rich in fatty amino acids and vitamins are used in formulations with natural ingredients. Chemical compounds that do not use formaldehyde replace the natural elements of oils with chemical analogues that are safe for humans.

What helped someone else may not suit you and vice versa.

The tool that helped strengthen the nails of almost everyone who acquired it, so far only one, and this is Gehwol honey. The number of dissatisfied with other products increases with each item.

If you still prefer homemade masks with the addition of essential oils, then it is worth buying all the individual components only in pharmacies. Do not forget about base oils, which will help to remove the possible irritation from the essential in its pure form. And remember that before you start working with this or that oil, you need to learn about it as much as possible, so as not to get unpleasant consequences, instead of the beneficial effect.

How to independently make an effective nail oil at home, see in the video.