You may feel like you've tried everything to strengthen your nails if you have dry or brittle nails.Don't reach for more nail products to spread on your weakened nails.Although specific research is needed to determine the benefits of aloe, many people use it to strengthen their nails.If you've gathered the gel and juice, you can apply it to your nails, massage them, and protect them with lotion and gloves.
Step 1: Fresh aloe Vera gel can be gathered.
If you have a healthy plant, you can harvest the outer stalks.Make a clean cut near the base of the plant with a sharp knife.Carefully peel away the flat side of the stalks to expose the gel.Put the gel in a small bowl.You need to use the fresh gel after you scoop it out.If you don't think you'll use a lot of gel, you may want to cut a small stalk.
Step 2: Buy the gel from the store.
You can buy the gel at most drug stores if you don't have access to a fresh plant.The first ingredient in the gel is aloe Vera.A natural gel should have a few ingredients.Preservatives are contained in the gel you buy.The storage life of the product is extended by these.
Step 3: Buy the juice from the plant.
You need to choose a product that contains mostlyAloe Vera to help your nails.The International Aloe Science Council Seal of Approval is what you should look for.This ensures that the majority of the item is made from the plant.Water or a sweetener should not be listed as the first ingredient.They probably won't be as effective as pure aloe because they have watered it down.
Step 4: Rub your nails with the juice.
If your nails are cracked or dry, soak them in pure aloe Vera juice.The juice should be put into a small bowl.The fingernails will be submerged if you dip your hands in the juice.Take your nails out for a few minutes.You can prepare your nails for more treatments by soaking them in the juice.
Step 5: The mixture should be applied to your nails.
You can make a mixture to keep your skin hydrated.In a small bowl, mix together equal parts of raw honey, olive oil, and aloe Vera juice.Rub the cotton swab over your skin.For a few minutes, rub the mixture onto your skin.The mixture can be used on nails with whiteness or flaky build up.After you let the mixture soak into your nails for a few minutes, rinse it off with water or witch hazel.
Step 6: Apply the gel to your nails.
The gel should be spread on the nail beds.For at least 30 seconds, rub the gel into the nail.This will help the nail.You can rinse off your nails or leave it on your fingers.
Step 7: Apply the product.
When your hands get dry, you may already be rubbing lotion on them.You should rub the lotion on your nails to keep them hydrated.You can choose a lotion that contains alpha-hydroxy acids.When your nails get dry and brittle, alpha-hydroxy acids and lanolin can help.
Step 8: Gloves should be worn.
Gloves are required for any activity where your hands will be exposed to water or chemicals.You can wear any glove, but look for one that's powder-free and has a coating on the inside.The inside of the glove has an ingredient that will keep your hands from drying out.
Step 9: The ingredients to make the lotion are gathered.
You'll need 1 cup of gel, 1/2 cup, a small amount of oil, and 15 drops of an essential oil of your choice.You will need a jar with a sealable lid to store the lotion.It should hold about 16 ounces of lotion.Natural ingredients can be found at a health store or natural goods supplier.
Step 10: It's a good idea to combine vitamins E andAloe.
The essential oil should be placed in a mixing bowl.Set the bowl aside once the gel and oils are completely combined.The ingredients should come to room temperature.If the ingredients are very cold, you can place the bowl in a larger bowl filled with warm water.It will warm up quicker with this.
Step 11: There is a container for oil and beeswax.
You can combine the two ingredients into a measuring cup.The measuring cup needs to be heat-proof.Water will come halfway up the side of the measuring cup if you put this cup into a small saucepan.Bring the water to a boil and let the oil and beeswax heat up.If you want the oil and beeswax to melt together, stir them.The mixture should be kept cool in the room.To remove the measuring cup from the pot, use oven mitt or gloves.
Step 12: The mixture of the lotion is blend.
You can blend your lotion if the mixture of the two is at room temperature.The mixture should be put into a blender and covered with the lid.On low, blend the mixture.While the blender is still on low, open the spout and add the mixture.If you don't have a spout that you can open, just take the lid off and add the mixture.Continue to blend the mixture on low when the lid is put back on.
Step 13: Continue using the lotion.
You have to blend the mixture to get a consistency.It will take about 10 to 15 minutes to blend.It's a good idea to stop the blender every few minutes.If oil floats to the top of the mixture, use your spatula to stir it back into the mix.
Step 14: The lotion should be kept in a cool place.
To spoon the lotion into the jar, use a clean spatula.The lotion will last longer if you screw on the lid.If you keep it in the fridge, it will last for a month.You can keep the lotion out at room temperature if you think you'll use up the mixture sooner than that.Try to use the lotion within a few weeks if you keep it tightly sealed.