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    What is the best oil to use on cuticles?
    Marta Nagorska
    Nail Artist
    Marta Nagorska is a Nail Technician and Nail Art Blogger based in London, UK. She runs the blog, Furious Filer, where she gives tutorials on nail care and advanced nail art. She has been practicing nail art for over 5 years and graduated from Northampton College with distinction with a Nail Technician and Manicurist degree in 2017. She has been awarded the top spot in the OPI Nail Art Competition.
    Nail Artist
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    The best oil for your cuticles is actually a blend of oils. You can make your own blend or buy one. Different oils have different properties and they work together to help penetrate deeper into your nails to nourish them.
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    Can I use olive oil?
    Community Answer
    Yes! You can also use coconut oil.
  • Question
    Will lemon juice spoil when it is kept outside?
    Community Answer
    You should keep it in a cool, dry place for the best chance of it not spoiling.
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    Can I use vegetable oil?
    Community Answer
    Yes, vegetable oil would be fine.
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    Won't the lemon spoil in hot weather?
    Community Answer
    Yes. You can have it out for 1-2 hours. But no longer, or it will spoil, and you will have to get a new one.
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    Can I add Vaseline to make it creamy?
    Community Answer
    No, It would likely not mix well with the other essential oils.
  • Question
    When will I see a difference with the nail growth oil?
    Emily
    Community Answer
    Cuticle oil won't help with nail growth, but it does strengthen the nail and prevents breaking. I noticed my nails getting long after about a month and a half.
  • Question
    Can I make a cuticle oil out of only coconut oil and lemon juice?
    Community Answer
    The lemon has a high pH, so it may weaken the nail bed. I would just use oils like rosehip, coconut, and caster oil.
  • Question
    What is a good replacement for vitamin E oil?
    Ellie Homewood
    Community Answer
    Almond, sunflower, wheat germ or castor oil are great substitutes for vitamin E oil. Another option is coconut oil, which is not as effective though.
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    Can I use canola oil?
    Community Answer
    You can, but it won't be very effective. Olive oil will be more effective, but for best results, mix jojoba oil with vitamin E gel.
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    I want to use some of my favourite oils that I already have, argan oil, sweet almond oil, emu oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, and lemon essential oil, coconut oil. Can I use all these together?
    Community Answer
    You can, but jojoba oil and sweet almond oil together will work better, without the other oils.
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    What is the purpose of the cuticle?
    Community Answer
    The cuticle, or eponychium, protects your skin and helps block out infections.
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    Can you also use fractionated coconut oil specifically, as cuticle oil?
    Lexie
    Community Answer
    Yes. It helps moisture, hydrate and strengthen cuticles. But that's not all, coconut oil is also a great remedy for ragged cuticles, which aren't only ugly, but they hurt so much too! You need to massage your nail cuticles regularly with coconut oil to get outstanding results.
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    What can used to replace myrrh?
    Community Answer
    You could use vetiver, frankincense, or sandalwood as a replacement.
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    Is this important to measure the oil?
    Bell
    Community Answer
    Yes it is, it has to be even. If it is not, then the ratio will be off and you will have a different reaction.
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    Can you use fractionated coconut oil?
    Janka W
    Community Answer
    Yes, coconut oil by itself is also great at softening cuticles. You could also use olive oil, sunflower oil, or a mix to create an oil that will definitely keep your nails soft.
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