How to Use Coconut Oil for Nails So They Never Break Again
What is Coconut Oil?
There’s a lot of good stuff packed in this cure-all ingredient. Here’s a little refresher: “Coconut oil is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, which are great for the human body,” Hadley says. “It’s also really high in saturated fats that are composed of mostly triglycerides and medium-chain fatty acids, which means once it absorbs, it’ll keep your skin smooth to the touch for a long period of time." Basically, we're sold.
The Benefits of Coconut Oil
According to our experts, coconut oil is brimming with potential benefits, specifically for the nails:
- Strengthens brittle, cracked nails
- Treats damaged cuticles
- Prevents nail ridges
- Cures hangnails
- Treats toenail fungus
Read on for everything you need to know about this miracle oil.
Grow and Strengthen Your Nails
To keep your nail game strong, a little TLC is required. After all, unhealthy nails may lead to broken nails, and broken nails can wreak havoc on your manicure. According to our experts, incorporating coconut oil into your nail routine will hydrate and strengthen your nails, amp up nail growth, and—wait for it—even help your mani last longer. "Coconut oil is great for treating brittle and cracked nails as well as damaged cuticles because of its moisturizing properties," says Markowitz. "It's an ideal skin barrier that contains multiple fatty acids, which act as transepidermal water loss barriers."
That said, while coconut oil's anti-inflammatory effects1 may make it an ideal product in beauty generally speaking, Markowitz cautions it for certain skin types. "Many products can cause topical allergies, however, coconut oil has been shown to be non-allergenic for the most part when using it in an organic cold-pressed liquid form," she says. "The only reservation is for facial application on acne-prone skin, as coconut oil has been shown to cause acne flareups by clogging pores."
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