Everyone wants their nails to grow fast and strong. They add beauty to your hands. Plus, healthy nail growth reflects the state of your overall health. Several factors contribute to slow nail growth. These include the aging process, hormonal changes in the body, health problems, chemotherapy, medications and nutritional deficiencies. On the other hand, faster nail growth can be seen among children prior to puberty and pregnant women.
Eating a healthy diet and following proper nail care are easy ways to keep your nails strong and growing at a healthy pace. You can also promote nail growth with the belw recipe-
BENEFITS:
Baby oil- Baby oil is a well-known skin moisturizer and is used by people of all ages as a beauty hack. It is mild, light weight and perfect for sensitive cuticles. It softens cuticles and prevents peeling.
Coconut oil- Coconut oil keeps nails healthy, free of infections and diseases and super shiny. Keeps cuticles soft and nail beds nourished.
RECIPE FOR BABY OIL AND COCONUT OIL OVERNIGHT TREATMENT
Things you need-
- 1/2 cup baby oil
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
Directions-
Mix both the oils in equal proportions and soak your hands in them (warm oil) for 5 minutes. Remove your hands and do not wash. Massage and just wipe your hands roughly but not completely. Make sure you have some oil on your fingers and wear gloves. Keep it overnight.
Store the oil in a bottle and use as and when required.
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
OLIVE OIL OVERNIGHT TREATMENT- To promote growth, it is essential to keep your nails well moisturized. Olive oil is the best when it comes to nail care. It penetrates deep into the skin and nails and thus helps nourish your nails. Plus, it contains vitamin E which improves circulation blood circulation, helps repair damaged nails and promotes nail strength and growth. Before going to bed, apply warm olive oil to your nails and cuticles and massage gently for 5 minutes. Wear cotton gloves overnight. Do this once daily.
SHEA BUTTER OVERNIGHT TREATMENT- Shea butter work wonders in fixing any nail problem! it moisturizes nails and cuticles thereby making them healthy and less prone to dryness and peeling. Melt half teaspoon shea butter and add half teaspoon jojoba oil to it. Keep it in fridge for some time and give it a quick whip. Apply it on the nails, cuticles and palms. Wear gloves and keep it overnight! Wake up with well moisturized nails, fingers and palms.