This week, I took the opportunity of doing some gardening with my kids and planted some lovely herbs. The combination of this and the broken dishwasher has meant my hands have taken a battering.
Since I have all the ingredients to make a home-made Cuticle Oil, I thought I would share this with readers of this blog.
It’s so simple that it really requires very little effort and saves a great deal since I no longer purchase commercial cuticle creams or oils to condition my nails.
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The oils will nourish, add moisture and soften the cuticles.
I’ve used an empty essential oil bottle which I’ve washed out – but really you don’t need to do this if you are pressed for time as the one I’m using contained Tea Tree Oil, any residue in the bottle will simply mix with the carrier oil.
Into this 10ml bottle, I have added just one drop of Lavender Essential Oil, along with Lemon Essential Oil. 
Both the essential oils have been chosen for their cleansing, rejuvenating and healing properties. (Lemon is also antibacterial, used along with Tea Tree Oil, will combat against the threat of any infections.)
Mixed thoroughly, I have then applied this mixture using a cotton wool bud all over my nails covering the cuticles as well.
Left on overnight, my nails and cuticles feel stronger and the rough cuticles have been smoothed out. I didn’t even need to use a cuticle stick to push them back which I normally resort to.
Simple!
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