Give your cuticles a little winter lovin’ with this nourishing combination of oils. Chia, Argan and Jojoba are packed with vitamins and skin-loving fatty acids, and the additional Vitamin E oil provides a boost of anti-oxidants. This simple oil takes about 10 minutes to create and doubles as a small, thoughtful gift or, economical version of something you spend 10X more for in the salon.
What You’ll Need:
15 mL (.5 oz) Chia Oil
15 mL (.5 oz.) Argan oil
5 mL (.1 oz) Jojoba oil
5 mL (.1 oz) Vitamin E
1 mL Almond Cybilla Fragrance Oil (optional)
7 Small (8 mL) Nail Polish Bottles & Nail Polish Mixing Balls
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ONE: Portion out the Chia Oil into a clean small glass container.
TWO: Add the Argan Oil.
THREE: Add the Jojoba Oil. Because it’s such a small amount, we used a dropper to add it to the mixture.
FOUR: Add the Vitamin E. Vitamin E oil is very thick, so you may prefer to pour it directly into the mixture as opposed to using a dropper to add it.
FIVE: Give the mixture a good stir, and then fill your bottles! Be sure you’ve added a nail polish mixing ball to each bottle. We found that using a tiny funnel and a dropper was the easiest way to fill the bottles.
Your nail oil is ready to use or give away!
camie says
Hi,is this finished pdt considered organic? how do we classify all Natural or Organic?
Kelsey says
Hi Camie!
This product is not considered organic. Organic is a legally regulated term, while natural is an umbrella term that can be applied to almost anything that comes from nature.
Here’s a great blog post about the difference between the two terms: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/natural-vs-organic/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Camie says
Hi. Thanks for the info. Can we omit the Chia oil if we can’t get them?
Kelsey says
Hi Camie!
You can leave the chia oil out. It will change the consistency slightly, so you may want to make a small test batch to see if you like the results. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Michelle says
Is there an alternative to the Chia oil?
Kelsey says
Hi Michelle!
Hemp seed oil is an alternative to chia oil. They’re both lightweight moisturizing oils. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hemp seed oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Hemp-Seed-Oil-refined-P3209.aspx
Ana says
Hi, what is the purpose of the mixing ball? Is it really needed?
Kelsey says
Hi Ana!
The mixing ball will help your oil mix before each use. We would recommend adding it. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Paula says
If I wanted to make the nail oil colored to match scents, what kind of colorants would you recommend? Also if I added some glitter to them would the glitter suspend in the oil or sink?
Thanks for the tutorial!! I am new to the site and have never made a single beauty product or even a soap but I am excited to start trying and my first project may very well be this nail oil. 🙂
Amanda says
Hi Paula!
My guess is that the glitter would sink, because while the product is fairly thick, I don’t think it’s thick enough to suspend glitter. You could definitely make a small test batch with fine glitter to try! Something like the Fine Iridescent Glitter might work well.
Fine Iridescent Glitter:
https://www.brambleberry.com/Fine-Iridescent-Glitter-P4884.aspx
If you’d like to try colors, I would recommend using micas, because oxides will not disperse very well. I would only use a teeny tiny amount so that you don’t end up with extremely colored hands! 🙂
Micas:
https://www.brambleberry.com/Micas-C46.aspx
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Kira says
I know that Vitamin added 1-5%
I’m sure Vitamin E should be used 1-5%
Amanda says
Hi Kira!
We found these combination of ingredients to work really well for our nails 🙂 I hope you give it a try!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
linda Hancock says
Could you tell me if this will make your nails harder & stronger ? Which is what I am looking for ‘ I have very thin & weak nails ? Thank you I do love your site z
Amanda says
Hi Linda!
While I haven’t been using this nail oil long term yet, my nails certainly look and feel much healthier after a week of using it before bed every night! I would definitely give this a try. On a personal note, I have been taking Biotin, and I think that has definitely made my nails and hair a little stronger 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Ginger says
Shredded glitter is on this link https://www.brambleberry.com/mobile/Suspending-Nail-Polish-Base-P5261.aspx as an ingredient to out in nail polishes, but the description says do not use with nail polish.
Amanda says
Hi Ginger!
Thank you for your eagle eye! I will have that fixed 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Ginger says
Since these are oils do we need a preservative and what is the shelf life.
Amanda says
Hi Ginger!
Because this recipe does not contain water, and is simply a mixture of oils, you do not need to use a preservative :). I would recommend storing these in a cool dark place to extend the shelf life. With proper storage, this oil should last about 12 months 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
natalie stewart says
can these nail oil be sold?
Kelsey says
They can! This would be a great addition to your product line. 🙂
We have some great posts if you want to get started selling your products you may like, including this post on how to label products: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lip-products/labeling-your-products-lip-balm/
That post is about lip balm, but the suggestions apply to nail oil as well! Find more helpful posts in our Business Musings section: http://www.soapqueen.com/category/business/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
sabrina garza says
I visit this site and BrambleBerry.com daily. I stumbled across this site last September and I have not stopped since. With A.M. Soap Queen Tv I now make CP soap and love creating M&P project. So many things you can do with it. Its such a fun hobby!!!! I so wish I lived in Bellingham so I could work at BrambleBerry! LOL!!!
Im hoping to hit my local farmers market this season.
Amanda says
Hi Sabrina!
I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying soaping, and have found this site and SoapQueen Tv helpful! If you get photos of your soap, we would love to see them on our Facebook page 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berrry
Sabrina Garza says
These look awesome. I really need to stop visiting this site. I want to make EVERYTHING!!!!
🙂 🙂 🙂
Amanda says
Hi Sabrina!
I put some of this on my nails today, and my cuticles could not be happier! 🙂 I’m glad we can be a source of inspiration for you!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry