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11 Best Cuticle Oils to Nourish Dry, Brittle Nails
Healthier nails and cuticles are just a drop away with these top-rated picks.
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We like to consider cuticle oils one of the underdogs in bodycare: while hand lotions and body oils tend to get the most love and appreciation when it comes to all-over hydration, the best cuticle oils can provide a targeted treatments to enhance the strength, moisture, and high-impact shine of your nails. "The cuticles are incredibly prone to dryness, so hydration is key," Tenoverten co-founder and head of product Jaclyn Ferber tells BAZAAR.com. "Since a typical body lotion isn't as emollient as a cuticle oil, it won’t penetrate the skin as effectively."
Although cuticle oils are created to nourish and soothe dry, rough nail beds—which can apply to your toes, too—Ferber advises skipping a treatment or two if you're dealing with broken skin. "The cuticle area is super prone to infection. I wouldn't recommend using a compounded formula like a cuticle oil as a treatment to speed up healing," she says. "There are specific oils, like tea tree oil, that are ideal for treating a wound. I also recommend doing a warm water and epsom salt soak to help treat cuticle wounds at home. Once a wound starts healing, a cuticle oil can help nourish the skin back to health and prevent future damage."
To narrow down the best cuticle oils worth adding to your nail care routine, we've pulled together some of the most coveted picks beloved by shoppers and professionals alike. From brands like Olive and June, Sally Hansen, and Tenoverten, these best-selling cuticle oils provide optimal moisture for all ten digits with just a few drops.
Cuccio Naturalé Cuticle Revitalizing Oil
This best-selling cuticle oil has over nearly a five-star rating with 94,000 customer reviews on Amazon, and aims to provide deep hydration that melts directly into your skin.
This Olive and June cuticle serum is a hit among beauty lovers. One customer describes that the top-rated product,"is by far the best, more convenient cuticle serum out there and instantly makes a difference."
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil
Here's an oil that uses vitamin E and safflower oil as its star ingredients to help minimize nail breakage while softening rough cuticles. Plus, you can find it in any drugstore.
OPI ProSpa Nail and Cuticle Oil
This salon-quality oil from OPI is designed for both your hands and feet, and features a built-in brush for a precise, seamless application.
Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Oil Treatment
Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Oil Treatment
$20 $18
This cuticle oil from the nail experts at Deborah Lippmann is another Amazon's Choice recipient, and is currently on sale for 10 percent off its original price.
Over 17,000 Amazon shoppers love this strengthening cuticle oil, which contains two types of oils plus vitamin E to keep nails healthy and supple.
"We use a refined Jojoba Oil base in our rose oil and see it as a true hero ingredient," says Ferber of her brand's popular cuticle oil. "It’s packed with Omega 6 fatty acids, is rich in vitamins E and B, and supports absorption to soften and improve healthy nail growth at the nail bed. We also use ingredients such as clove oil, which acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal."
Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream Lemon Butter
This hydrating cuticle cream is more like a salve, and has a yummy lemon scent Amazon shoppers rave about.
This nourishing oil features a mix of cotton seed and soybean oils to lock-in moisture, while making it a breeze to soften and remove overgrown cuticles.
L'Occitane Nail and Cuticle Shea Oil
Fans of L'Occitane's moisturizers and body creams should try this in-demand cuticle oil from the brand, which contains 30 percent shea oil and a tiny brush applicator to keep your fingertips clean.
Isdin Nail Strengthener Cuticle Serum Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid
Isdin Nail Strengthener Cuticle Serum Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid
Consider this cuticle treatment an oil plus, since it contains plumping hyaluronic acid and a blend of oils to smooth and strengthen brittle nails.
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