Beauty Solution: Dry Nails

I do not often wear nail polish, I find it always chips quite quickly, and end up taking it off a couple of days later, because I feel it looks too messy.  However, I do like to looked groomed, and healthy strong nails are essential to this.  

I wash my hands a fair bit; probably a bit too much, and get really dry cuticles and nails.  Then when they are dry, they get weak and break.  I do tend to slap on the hand cream a lot, but I needed extra help.  This is where these two products came in...  

Dr Bronner's Magic Organic Body Balm - Orange Lavender

Despite the name, I definitely would not use this as a body balm.  I guess you could put it on really dry elbows and knees, but I suspect it would be uncomfortably sticky.  But for nails, it's great!  It can be quite greasy, particularly during the hot weather, but you really only need a tiny amount, and it is a good one to put on just before you go to bed.  As a bonus the Orange Lavender has quite a relaxing, herbal-y smell.  

The Body Shop Almond Nail and Cuticle Oil

This product has quite a nifty brush applicator.  The product itself, is quite thick, and does not tend to slip everywhere, even after being on warm hands for a while.  I think the thick texture is useful in that it holds the product against the nail for longer, letting the almond oil do its work.  However, I would not recommend it as a before bed product.  While the Body Balm can be rubbed into the nails, I think this stuff would just come off on your sheets.  However, it is great if you are, say, sitting and watching TV, reading a book, or typing.  

I have been using both these products for over a month now and my nails are in the best condition they have been in a long time.  Highly recommend!