Coconut Oil For Cuticles: Why it Works and How to Use it

Coconut oil is one of those miracles from nature that can be used in so many ways. Raw, organic, virgin coconut oil contains many of the nutrients needed to keep your hair, skin and nails strong, healthy and shining.  Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids which helps to make it a great moisturizer, and perfect for using on cuticles and nails. Using coconut oil for cuticles is great. It serves as a perfect remedy for ragged cuticles, and it’s also good to use on nails. By massaging your cuticles regularly with the oil, you will strengthen the cuticle region of your nails and prevent hangnails.

Coconut oil can be a great way to help with nail growth. It is very nourishing for weak and brittle nails. The saturated fat in coconut oil works as a great moisturizer, it will help prevent your nails from becoming brittle. Weak and brittle nails can easily become cracked or chipped and are a common problem. There are three main factors that cause brittle nails – aging, frequent use of nail polish and/or polish remover and exposure to water. Other causes could be nutrient deficiencies, diseases or health disorders, and environmental exposures.

Take some coconut oil and use it to massage your nails daily. Making this a routine will help you have strong, shiny, flawless nails. It will also prevent many kinds of nail infections.

Coconut oil for nails is a perfect choice not only because it cures infections due to it’s antibacterial properties, but also because it helps keep your cuticle moisturized, which plays a big role in helping you have stronger and healthier nails.

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How to use coconut oil for cuticles

Using coconut oil for cuticles is easy. Just take a small amount of coconut oil and apply it directly on your ragged cuticles. Massage your cuticles gently and that’s it. Doing this regularly will fix dry, rough cuticles and even help soothe cuticles that are torn and painful hangnails. The emollient nature of the coconut oil keeps the cuticles soft. Moisturizing before bed is a convenient way to allow the oil to condition cuticles all night long. While coconut oil massaged on it’s own is very effective, don’t miss out on the opportunity to mix it with other healing ingredients to make indulgent cuticle creams and soaks.

Coconut Oil Cuticle Cream Recipes

Coconut Lavender Cuticle Cream

An indulgent and moisturizing cream.

Ingredients:

  • Coconut oil
  • Lavender essential oil

Directions:

To make this effective and super simple cuticle cream, just add 1 drop of lavender oil to 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil. Store the cream in an airtight container. Use as needed.

Healing Coconut Cuticle Cream

A cream that heals cracked cuticles and nourishes nail beds.

Ingredients:

  • Coconut oil
  • Aloe vera gel

Directions:

Mix 1 tablespoon each of coconut oil and aloe vera gel together and store it in a small container. Massage into nails as needed.

Coconut Oil Cuticle Cream

A thicker, creamier oil. Add essential oils to enhance the experience.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated beeswax
  • Essential oils of your choice

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat your coconut oil until it is warm and melted. Add the beeswax shavings and allow to melt. Remove from heat. Add essential oil to the mixture and stir well.

Heat a metal bowl in the oven. The bowl should be hot, but touchable. Warming the bowl allows the ingredients whip up easier, whereas a cool bowl will solidify the ingredients. Add in the oil/wax mixture to the heated bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat on high until the mixture cools (3-5 mins.) Store the cream in a closed container in a cool, dry area.

Coconut Oil Nail Soak

An alternative to cuticle/nail cream is to soak them in a healing mixture.

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup of coconut oil
  • ¼ cup of honey
  • a few drops of rosemary oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and heat until melted. Transfer to a shallow bowl and soak nails for 15 minutes. Use once a week.

No matter how you use coconut oil for cuticles and your nails, you’ll see great results. So whether you have dry, cracked cuticles with hangnails or you’re just trying to keep your already healthy cuticles moisturized, coconut oil is a great natural choice.

 

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