Our hands are constantly exposed to external influences. As a result, the skin becomes rough, and the nails break and split. A good helper in this case will be olive oil first pressing, which is sold in any supermarket.
Why Olive Oil is Good for Nails
This Mediterranean product is a real storehouse of invaluable vitamins, minerals, and monounsaturated acids that can always maintain the human body in ideal condition. That is why olive oil is used not only for cooking, but also for maintaining external beauty. You just need to choose Extra Virgin, with a recent production date and, preferably, in a dark bottle. This oil will indeed be rich in composition and therefore effective.
How to treat your nails with olive oil
You can take care of your nails with olive oil in different ways: use it as the only component or as part of masks and scrubs, prepare a warm bath or rub it into the nail plate and cuticle. In this case, it is worth purchasing cotton gloves in advance.
- A simple scrub made from olive oil and wheat bran, sea salt or coffee grounds (1-2 components to choose from) will help not only cleanse the skin of your hands, but also remove the stratum corneum. This preliminary procedure will prepare the skin to absorb all useful substances, available in oil.
- Common recipes for masks and nail baths include, in addition to oil heated in a water bath, lemon juice - it strengthens and whitens the nail plate well, a few drops of iodine - prevents peeling of nails, essential oils(rosemary, lavender, geranium, grapefruit, etc.) - strengthen and stimulate nail growth, oil solutions of vitamins, especially E - their benefits are not even worth talking about. The essence of the bath is that the fingertips are immersed in the heated mixture for 15-20 minutes, after which the hands are washed with warm water, you can use liquid soap or other gentle means. It is better to make the mask at night: before going to bed, generously lubricate your hands with the mixture, not forgetting the cuticles and nails, then put on gloves. Wash off the mask in the morning, after which you can apply your favorite cream to your hands. It is recommended to do such baths and masks regularly, the frequency is a couple of times a week.
- The simplest and affordable way Nail care - rub clean, warm oil into the cuticles and nails. This procedure is also best done at night.
Pretty soon, of course, with regular use of olive oil, you will notice that your nails have stopped breaking and peeling, have a healthy shine and are evened out, and the cuticle has become soft, and now you can easily give it the desired shape.
Strengthening nails with olive oil is one of the most ancient cosmetic techniques. Actually, most masks for nails, hair and facial skin used to be (and are currently) prepared on the basis of olive oil. The product contains a whole range of polyunsaturated fatty acids that strengthen the nail itself, soften the cuticle, stimulate growth zones and heal the skin around the nail plate.
Olive oil contains a sufficient amount of calcium, which is an additional advantage when caring for brittle, peeling nails. Constant use of masks with olive oil as a base makes the nail elastic and resistant to mechanical, chemical and thermal injuries.
Principles for making nail masks based on olive oil
Olive oil contains a lot of calcium
Olive oil is a universal solvent for essential oils. This combination is considered the most reasonable, and is found in most recipes for nail masks.
Pure essential oils (without olive oil) cannot be applied to the nail - there is a high probability of a chemical burn.
To increase the therapeutic effect, almond or jojoba oil and cereal oil (cereal germ) are added to olive oil.
To prepare mixtures, it is advisable to use the most purified oils, especially if you plan to use more than two in the base - this reduces the risk of allergic reactions.
Adding essential oils to olive oil is a common practice
Basic nail care methods in this case include baths, masks with essential oils and massage.
Recipes for nail baths and massage products
To strengthen the nail plate, you can use a simple bath of pure olive oil. Heat the oil in a water bath, then immerse your entire fingers in it for 15 minutes. You should not immerse the tips in isolation, since the health of the nails is inextricably linked with the condition of the skin of the hands, as well as inflammatory processes in the surrounding tissues. It is better that the healing effect of baths with olive oil extends to the hands completely.
Components for baths with olive oil in the photo
The bath should be in hot water all this time, i.e. The oil temperature must be maintained for the entire 15 minutes.
If your nails need lightening, add lemon juice to olive oil in a ratio of 1/3. The duration of such a procedure should be no more than 10 minutes.
To fortify the nail bed, baths with the addition of tomato juice. In this case, 100 ml of tomato juice is mixed with 30 ml of olive oil. Immerse your fingers for 15 minutes.
You can use direct addition of fat-soluble vitamins to a pure olive oil bath. To do this, one capsule of liquid vitamin A is enough. To strengthen the nail plate and cuticle, you can use liquid forms of multivitamins. Baths with vitamins are best done at night.
The oil after baths is not washed off, but blotted with wet wipes.
It is possible to use another recipe.
Use 100 g of crushed walnut kernels, 100 ml of olive, 100 ml of castor oil, a tablespoon of flower honey. The components are mixed and heated until homogeneous in a water bath. The fingers are soaked for 15 minutes, the oil is not washed off, but gets wet.
Oil mixture tea tree and olive oil prevents recurrence of nail fungus
Bath to prevent recurrence of nail fungus. If you have a history of fungal infection nails, then baths with a mixture of tea tree and olive oil help to prevent relapses. Oils are taken in equal proportions, the procedure time is 20 minutes, the frequency is 3 times a week. Tea tree has excellent fungicidal properties, which helps prevent the development of the disease or prevent the recurrence of a chronic process.
Massage with olive oil is used somewhat less frequently and requires somewhat more effort, but it reduces the consumption of oil and other ingredients.
If we consider the question natural care When it comes to nails, the first thing that comes to mind is oil-based products, and this is no coincidence. Oils have long proven themselves to be excellent helpers not only in caring for the body, but also in solving many problems related to human health.
Thousands of people trust their health and beauty exclusively to oils, preferring them to industrially produced medicines and cosmetics.
As for caring for your body, today in Russia there is a huge selection of vegetable oils, ranging from the simplest and long-known ones to exotic ones obtained from rare plants. But not so long ago, within two decades, Russians used only oils that had been known since ancient times and were the only ones available to a wide segment of the population.
A little later, other types of oils began to appear, the choice became larger, but for a very long time the second most popular oil after burdock remained. At first, advertising positioned it as an exclusively food product, but over time people began to understand that olive oil can also be used for cosmetic purposes, and they were not mistaken.
Olive oil contains a large amount of fatty acids, among which monounsaturated oleic acid, a compound that can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels when taken orally, takes precedence. As for its benefits for external use, it is unsaturated fatty acids that help increase the elasticity of skin, nails and hair. The use of olive oil for nails helps reduce the fragility and fragility of the nail plate; strengthening nails with olive oil is far from a fruitless task.
While strengthening your nails, you will have to give up decorative coating. This is necessary not only because the majority of varnishes adhere very poorly to non-greasy nails, but also because the vast majority of decorative varnishes contain substances (formaldehyde, camphor, toluene, pigments) that easily penetrate the structure of an already damaged nail and accumulate and may exhibit toxic effects. To strengthen slightly damaged nails, simply rub a drop of oil into your fingertips.
Olive oil for nails and cuticles will work simultaneously, strengthening the nail and moisturizing the periungual fold. Taking care of the cuticle is also very important, because if you forget about its nutrition and hydration, it will soon give you hangnails or cracks; in addition, dry cuticle is a harbinger of brittleness of the growing nail.
Olive oil can moisturize the cuticle well and give it the necessary nutrition, but it must be used at least once every 2-3 days. Undoubtedly, it cannot be considered a panacea, because a comparative quantitative analysis reveals that the content of unsaturated acids, for example, is much higher than olive oil. However, flaxseed oil is still not used as often for cosmetic purposes as olive oil.
What else is olive oil good for nails?
Over the years, any organism ages. This occurs due to the oxidation of tissue and organ cells. This process, unfortunately, is inevitable, but it is quite possible to postpone its beginning for a while. This can be achieved with the help of antioxidants - substances and compounds that prevent oxidation. One such compound is vitamin E, found in many foods, including olive oil.
This is one of the reasons why nutritionists recommend taking olive oil in food. But we are, of course, talking about good quality oil, that is, oil obtained by first cold pressing, not subjected to physical and chemical purification processes. This oil is considered the purest and is recommended for oral use.
The question arises again - why exactly olive oil is considered richer in antioxidants, because their amount in sunflower oil is much higher. The answer is simple. - a product of inelastic demand, because people always need to fry something or dress their salads with something. The variety of types of sunflower oil is designed to ensure that any buyer can find an acceptable option for themselves. Often the manufacturer focuses on the low price of their product, which, of course, cannot promise the consumer high quality.
Olive oil is not yet a common product, so consumers have high demands on its quality. Olive oil producers are interested in the high quality of their product, so not every sunflower oil can compete with olive oil in the content of nutrients.
The vitamin E contained in the oil is also beneficial for nails, so it is recommended to take nail baths with olive oil.
To carry out the baths, you will need the olive oil itself and, possibly, other ingredients that you want to use as desired. For example, olive oil and lemon are an excellent duet for nails that can solve the problem of brittleness, brittleness and delamination. If there is a possibility that you have become infected with nail fungus, add tea tree and monarda essential oils to your baths. Chamomile essential oil can soften and additionally nourish nails. If your nails grow slowly, use Bay oil - the result will be noticeable very soon.
Prepare a glass or ceramic container. It is advisable to hold it under hot water so that the thick walls heat up. Take the amount of oil you need and heat it by steam or in the same way as a container in hot water. The oil temperature should be slightly higher than your body temperature. Wash your hands thoroughly. Add the ingredients you need to the heated oil and dip your fingertips into it.
The procedure time is limited by the cooling time of the oil. After the bath there is no need to wash your hands again. Rub the remaining oil into the skin and nails, and simply remove the excess with a napkin. The regularity of the procedure is of great importance, because if you think about your nails once a month, then the result will be appropriate. Train yourself to take care of your nails.
It’s not so difficult - every night before going to bed, rub a drop of oil into your fingertips, or you can even use oil instead of hand cream to make your skin look young and have a healthy color longer. Add to this weekly oil baths and already in the second week you will forget about the brittleness and fragility of your nails, and over time you won’t even remember what hangnails are!
In cosmetology, olive oil has long been known and is actively used for the treatment and care of nails. I am sure that women who take care of themselves with folk remedies and they know more than one recipe that contains olive oil. It is very useful and is used to treat and heal almost the entire human body.
How great are the benefits of olive oil?
Even in the old days, many knew about medicinal properties olives and actively used this. At that time, it was especially good for treating the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Olive has many useful microelements, fatty acids and a huge supply of vitamin E. Thanks to it, you can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. If you use olive oil in skin care, it will become much softer and will retain moisture. The oil has a particularly good effect on wrinkles that appear around the eyes. They can not only reduce deep wrinkles, but also get rid of the small ones. Olive oil is very good for removing makeup. If we talk about hand care and nail care in particular, it is actively used to strengthen your nails or make your cuticles soft. Strengthening occurs due to the fact that olive oil contains a lot of calcium. If you use this oil regularly, you will very soon see the result: strong nails with a healthy pink hue. You will not suffer from constant separation of the nail plate or its fragility. The nails will have enough moisture and will not break.How can you use olive oil in nail care?
Remember that you will only get results if you use olive oil regularly. If you do just a couple of treatments, it is unlikely to have a very significant effect on your nails.1. Warm bath. Dip your very well washed hands and nails into a container in which you will have olive oil heated to 40 degrees. To make the effect even better, you can add a few drops of liquid vitamins, preference may be given to vitamin A. Keep your fingers in the oil until it cools completely. It is best to take such a bath before bed, and do not wipe your nails after it. Rub them lightly a little and put on cotton gloves overnight.
2. Olive oil and lemon juice. In order to prepare this bath, you need to combine three parts oil and one part lemon juice. Fingers need to be kept in the bath for only 10 minutes. After you remove your fingers from the oil, do not wipe them, but give them a little time so that the oil can be absorbed into your nails and into the skin of your hands.
3. Massage using olive oil. If you don’t want to take a bath, then a massage using the same olive oil would be a good substitute. You need to massage each nail plate and rub oil into it, do not forget about the cuticle. Thanks to such manipulations, you will forget what it means to have a split nail and an uneven surface.
4. Medicine for healthy nails. Grind walnuts to make half a glass. Add a tablespoon of honey (tablespoon), olive and castor oil to them. You need to stir until you get a homogeneous mixture. You need to keep your fingers in it for 15 minutes, and then wipe with a dry towel. The result will be visible very soon, especially if you do this procedure twice a week.
5. For rapid growth nails Mix half a glass of tomato juice and two tablespoons of olive oil. Keep your fingers in this mixture for 20 minutes and then do not wipe off at all, but let the liquid absorb into the nail plate. It is best to do this procedure before you go to bed, and wear cotton gloves at night so that the olive oil can give all its beneficial substances to the nails and skin of your hands.
Beautiful well-groomed hands are the pride and dream of every woman. You can maintain them in proper condition without spending a lot of time and money, using simple means. Strengthening your nails with olive oil allows you to achieve the effect in a fairly short time.
As a personal care cosmetic, olive oil can be used either alone or in combination with other products.
Nail baths with olive oil
Olive oil with lemon juice for nails is the best strengthening and whitening agent. Before carrying out the procedure, the product must be slightly heated in a water bath. Then add a few drops of lemon juice and stir. The mixture should be hot enough, but not scalding. Fingers are dipped into the liquid for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm running water.
Nail baths with olive oil will prevent delamination and restore shine if you add a few drops of essential oils or vitamins A and E instead of lemon juice (oil solutions can be bought at any pharmacy). This or that cosmetic product has a different effect on the nail plate and cuticle:
- grapefruit and lemon – antibacterial, antiseptic, whitening, growth stimulating effect;
- myrrh – strengthens and nourishes, heals microcracks and inflammation;
- eucalyptus is an excellent antiseptic and adds shine;
- tea tree - restores cuticle;
- chamomile – has a softening effect;
- geranium – general strengthening effect;
- rosemary – disinfects, whitens, accelerates growth;
In addition to the above, you can add any other essential oils in any combination.
By the way, the combination of tea tree oil and olives helps get rid of fungus. First, the mixture is applied to the affected nail, then gently polished with a soft brush. This removes the top, affected layer. The result, with regular use, can be seen in 2-4 weeks.
Before doing a manicure, you can rub a mixture of coarse salt and warm oil into the skin of your hands and nails. This homemade scrub will make your skin silkier and get rid of dead skin particles.
Masks for hands and nails
A nail mask with olive oil can cope with such a problem as brittleness. Positive feedback, uses the following recipes, after regular use of which you can safely forget about peeling nails.
- Iodine.
To prepare the mask you will need olive oil (one tablespoon) and iodine (a few drops). The components are mixed and slightly heated. The liquid is used to lubricate the cuticle and nails. It is advisable to put cotton gloves on your hands and leave the mask on all night.
- Tomato juice.
Tomato pulp or half a glass of tomato juice is mixed with 2 tablespoons of preheated oil. Immerse your fingers in the resulting mixture for about 20 minutes. Then wash your hands and apply nourishing cream.
- Carrot.
A small carrot needs to be grated on a fine grater. Mix three tablespoons (tablespoons) of the resulting puree with a tablespoon of kefir and olive oil. Apply to cleansed and dry hands for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.
- Walnuts and honey.
This mask will require a fairly large amount of ingredients, so you can prepare the mixture in advance (for example, for 3-4 uses) and use it as needed, preheating it.
A quarter cup of olive oil and castor oil mixed with the same amount of chopped nuts. Add a spoonful of honey and mix well. The mask is applied for 15-20 minutes. Remove from hands with a soft cloth or cotton napkin.
Olive oil for nails and cuticles can be used not only as part of baths and firming masks, but also as a independent means. To make your nails healthy and shiny, and the skin of your hands soft, it is recommended to apply warm oil to your hands several times a week before going to bed and leave until the morning.
Even if the nails are in good condition, prevention is never superfluous. Once a week, you can simply rub the product into the cuticles and nails, lightly massaging your fingers. Rubbing movements will help the substance warm up, which means it will be absorbed more easily.
Why is olive oil so good for your nails?
It is not for nothing that they call it a gift from the gods. It contains a lot of useful substances and microelements that help preserve beauty and youth.
Vitamin E is responsible for slowing down the aging process and is an excellent antioxidant. In combination with vitamins A, K, and D, it has a strengthening effect. That is why olive oil for nails is used to eliminate brittleness and splitting of the nail plate.
Oleic acid in the oil has a positive effect on cholesterol levels. And when used externally, it reduces the fragility and brittleness of nails and increases skin elasticity.
Linoleic acid, which belongs to the group of Omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids, is responsible for tissue regeneration. This means that all wounds and cracks on the hands and cuticles will heal much faster.
What other beneficial properties of olive oil are there? Firstly, it practically does not cause allergic reactions in anyone. Secondly, it is well absorbed into the skin and does not clog pores.
If it is used for medicinal purposes, then you will have to stop covering your nails with varnish for a while. The composition of many of them is not in the best possible way affects the condition of the nail and cuticle.
How to choose the right oil?
It has long been known that the greatest results and long-term effects can only be achieved through a set of measures. Beauty treatments using olive oil in medicinal and for preventive purposes should be done regularly (1-2 times a week).
To make your nails strong and your skin smooth and glowing, you need to reconsider your diet. Almonds and dates help make the nail plate stronger. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish and dairy products will have a positive effect on the condition of the entire body as a whole.
Olive oil for hands and nails will be much more beneficial if you choose it correctly.
The most useful type is considered unrefined. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that it can be quite expensive. It's better not to save money. As a last resort, it is better to buy sunflower oil instead of cheap olive oil. There will be much more benefits.
Why are refined varieties not so healthy? Because during the process of odor removal and bleaching, virtually no residue remains in the product. beneficial properties. Of course, there will be no harm from this. But the positive effect will become less noticeable.
The most useful is the unfiltered type with an acidity level of 0.5 - 0.8%. The inscriptions on the label “Bio” or “Organic” mean that this is a natural product without harmful impurities and additives.
The best suppliers are Spain, Italy and, of course, Greece. To prevent the oil from losing its beneficial properties, it must be stored in a dark and cool place.
