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Uses Of Olive Oil For Nail Care

Dry, brittle and yellow nails are really embarrassing. There are many ways to deal with nail problems like these. However, olive oil has shown effective results in nail care. Since many years, olive oil has been used for various beauty purposes.

Olive oil can also be used for nail care. To get shiny, strong, soft and white glossy nails, you can apply olive oil. Here are few uses of olive oil for nail care.

Uses Of Olive Oil For Nail Care:

Uses Of Olive Oil For Nail Care

Treats Brittle Nails: Nails become brittle when they dry up. As the nails lack oil and sweat glands, it is very important to moisturise the nails. Massage with olive oil every night to treat brittle nails naturally. Do this thrice a week to treat brittle nails.

Soft Nails: To get soft nails, mix olive oil with honey. Mix and apply on the nails as well as cuticles. Leave for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water. Pat dry with a towel. Do this twice every week to care for nails and make them soft.

Nail Growth: This is another use of olive oil for nail care. Mix olive oil with tomato pulp or juice. Apply on the nails as well as cuticles. You can also soak your nails in the mix for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cold water and pat dry. Do this twice a week to increase nail growth easily. Tomato contains biotin which increases growth of nails naturally.

Soft Cuticles: Dry and rough cuticles are a turn off! For proper nail care, use olive oil. Apply it on the cuticles and nails after bath and before going to bed. Do this every day to care for your nails.

Dry Nails: To treat dry nails, apply olive oil three times a day. It will not just treat dry nails, but also make them shiny. If applied on palms too, olive oil will soften the skin.

These are few uses of olive oil for nail care. Try them to get the perfect white, strong and shiny nails.

Story first published: Friday, August 16, 2013, 18:31 [IST]
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