An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. They are also known as volatile or ethereal oils, or simply as the "oil of" the plant material from which they were extracted.
So what does that mean to you for your natural homemade beauty recipes? Basically take the best benefits and attributes from plants, concentrate them and put them in a little bottle for you to add to your natural recipes. When using Essential oils, a little truly goes along way! A few drops for one recipe is plenty!
A little bit about Essential Oils also know as EOs.
When creating homemade natural nail soaks, cuticle oil, and any other nail care recipe or remedies at home, it's essential to understand what herbs, oils and foods work best for nail care. You can check that list here: Herbs, Essential oils and Foods for strong, faster growing nails: Which foods and herbs help grow strong nails. But you also must know how to use these oils and ingredients in your nail care blends. Here's a little information on how to use essential oils in nail care recipes, what carrier oils are and how to properly mix and store your homemade nail blends and oils.
What amount of Essential oils to put in your nail recipes:
Normal dilution is 2.5%, ie, 15 drops of essential oil to one ounce, 30 ml or 2 tablespoons full of carrier oil.
Essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil. Quite a few essential oils are toxic in high amounts and this is why we dilute them. Please always check to see if the oil is user friendly and can be used with relative confidence on the skin. As some oils must be used in low dosages (1-5 drops). Please use the below as an estimate!!!!
- Cuticle oils: 2 ounces carrier oil and upto 30 drops essential oil. ALWAYS check the potency level of your oils! Some must be used in very small amounts.
- Cuticle and Nail Soaks: One use- 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon carrier oil, and up to 15 drops essential oils
- Foot Soaks: Can use larger amount, up to 30 drops.
Using Carrier Oils in nail care recipes:
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they evaporate like them.
- Carrier oils can be used alone or you can add essential oils for added health benefits.
- Some carrier oils are odorless, but most have a faintly sweet, nutty aroma. If the smell is harsh, most likely it has become rancid or bad and needs to be throw away.
- Carrier oils for skin care have many benefits alone. Most are moistening and some even have antibacterial effect.
- You will always use more carrier oil then essential oils. 3% to 10% EOs to 97% to 90% Carrier Oils
Essential oils for nail soaks, cuticle oils, scrubs: How to dilute essential oils, How much to use in nail care recipes
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To read more about these herbs,oils and otherholistic nail ingredients visit Mountainroseherbs.com. Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic products with a strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture. From our bulk organic herbs and spices, to our essential oils and herbal teas, the quality and integrity of what we offer is unparalleled with smiles guaranteed
Which Carrier Oils to use in nail care recipes:
Hemp Seed Oil: Highest amount of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) making it a key nutritive ingredient in anti-inflammatory skin care formulations. Hemp Seed Oil is said to aid in the healing of skin lesions, dry skin, inflammations of the skin and joints.
Camellia Oil: Camellia Oil is a rich source of other omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids plus Vitamin E and polyphenols. Great for anti-aging nail care and a wonderful aid to faster growing nail recipes!!!
Coconut Oil: light and non-greasy, very nourishing
Olive Oil: very nourishing
Wheat Germ Oil: Naturally rich in Vitamins A, D, and E, and also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, F, Essential Fatty Acids, protein, and minerals. Because of its anti-oxidant and regenerative properties, Wheat Germ Oil is a wonderful ingredient to add to nail care products. It should not be used by those with wheat or gluten allergies, either externally or internally.
Flax seed oil: A rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) an the Omega-3 series of essential fatty acids. Use of flax seed oil allows the body to absorb some of the essential fatty acids necessary for healthy cellular activity. Great for faster nail growth!
Argan Oil: Argan oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is a a highly beneficial addition to formulations intended to reduce swelling and ease muscular aches and pains. Wonderful for brittle nails
Amla Oil: The fruit of this tree is one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C. It is said to penetrate the scalp and strengthen hair at its root, to stop and reverse abnormal hair loss and to promote stronger, healthier hair growth. Also perfect for growing nails!
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