What is Organic Ultimate Beauty Nail and Cuticle oil?

Ultimate Beauty Organic Nail & Cuticle Oil from Viridian Nutrition moisturises, supports healthy growth for both fingernails and toe nails.

This organically-grown oil is a blend of soothing waxes, essential oils and botanical extracts which can be applied daily to encourage improved nail appearance and condition.

Certified organic by the Soil Association.

 What does Organic Ultimate Beauty Nail and Cuticle Oil do?

Ultimate Beauty Organic Nail & Cuticle Oil is  Perfect for those with cracking, peeling or splitting nails, Ultimate Beauty Organic Nail & Cuticle Oil from Viridian Nutrition moisturises, strengthens and supports healthy growth for both fingernails and toe nails.

With anti-fungal properties, this organically-grown blend of soothing waxes, essential oils and botanical extracts can be applied daily to encourage improved nail appearance, condition and growth.

What does ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL do?

(Simmondsia chinensis)

Nail and cuticle moisturiser –

Jojoba is composed of wax esters, it is an extremely stable substance and does not easily deteriorate. The oil’s structure closely resembles that of the skin’s sebum, making it an excellent moisturiser for all skin types. Jojoba oil has a small molecular structure meaning it is easily able to penetrate the nail layers and nourish the nail. The moisturising properties of Jojoba oil allows the cuticles to remain soft and well hydrated. Jojoba oil also aids the absorption of Vitamin E, an important fat soluble nutrient which studies have shown to reduce the incidence of yellow nails and improve their strength and appearance.

What does ORGANIC HORSETAIL EXTRACT do?

(Equisetum arvense)

Nail strengthening -

this plant is rich in silica, an important mineral which strengthens connective tissue, skin, teeth, ligaments, bones, hair and fingernails. Silicon has shown to help the body’s absorption of calcium therefore directly improving calcium levels for strong nails. Studies show that supplementation with silica improves nails strength and appearance by making them less brittle.

What does ORGANIC MARIGOLD EXTRACT do?

(Calendula Officinalis Flower)

Skin Repair -

calendula is an excellent cosmetic remedy for repairing minor damage to the skin and therefore can help repair damaged skin around the nails and cuticles.

Astringent -

Calendula provides local astringent (skin tightening) effects mainly due to the resin component and other water soluble constituents. This can help produce more youthful looking cuticles by tightening loose skin.

what does ORGANIC LEMON MYRTLE ESSENTIAL OIL do?

(Backhousia citriodora leaf oil)

Anti-microbial/ Anti-fungal -

This plant possesses a strong anti-microbial and anti-fungal activity, stronger than that of tea tree and may support the essential lavender oil in treating bacterial and fungal nail infections. It contains very high levels of citral which gives it a pleasant lemon aroma.

Anti-microbial/ Anti-fungal -

lavender is known for its antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal effects, due to the presence of large amounts of volatile oils. This can be beneficial in treating bacterial or fungal infections around toenails.

Nail Growth –

Lavender can help to promote nail growth by preventing nail damage and breakages.

Lavender is thought to help strengthen nails by gently healing cracked or damaged nail surfaces and also helping to nourish and condition the cuticles to help produce strong nails.

Antioxidant -

a number of potent antioxidant phytochemicals such as limonene are present in essential lavender oil which provides free radical quenching activity.

What does ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT do?

(Rosmarinus officinalis)

Anti-inflammatory –

Rosemary contains anti-inflammatory compounds which help reduce the severity of sore, inflamed and damaged cuticles.

Anti-microbial/Anti-fungal -

A staple Mediterranean culinary herb, rosemary is another well

Dosage - Apply to fingernails and toenails twice daily.

Potential Applications of Organic nail and cuticle oil. –

To use topically for those with cracking, peeling or splitting nails. To help moisturise cuticles and skin around the nail bed and to aid in strengthening the nail.

To prevent and reduce bacterial and fungal infections in the fingernails and toenails.

Directions: Apply to fingernails and toenails twice daily.  For external use only.

Supplied in a pipette bottle for easy application.