Natural Cosmetics for the Nails

The nails need good nutrition and a well-balanced diet. Using fingernail polish and remover are extremely toxic to you and the environment. You just have to smell it to know that! Uck! Fake nails prevent your real nails from naturally thickening. So the bottom line is if you want healthy nails don't wear fake ones and don't keep yours polished all the time. Your nails do have to breath, just like your skin.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.Cicero (106-43 BC)

According to Linda Page's book How To Be Your Own Herbal Pharmacist there are plenty of natural remedies for your nails.

To strengthen:

-soak nails in a dulse/oatstraw infusion, or pau d'arco tea and take an herbal calcium combination that includes oatstraw, watercress, dandelion, and rosemary internally for a month-

-mis a muc face mask in water and use as a nail soak-

To improve color and texture:

-for brittle nails, massage castor oil onto your nails regularly for a month-

-for discolored nails, rub fresh lemon juice on nail base. Take extra chewable papya enzymes-

-for weak nails, soak daily for 5 minutes in warm olive oil or cider vinegar-

-to relieve imflammation and pain from ingrown nails or hangnails, use a mixture of cranesbill and water into a paste and apply.

There are so many great suggestions in this book that are very easy to apply. Get your own copy! [ How to Be Your Own Herbal Pharmacist. Learn More --> ]You won't regret it!

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For a manicured look without polish:

-apply a beeswax spread on the nails and buff to a shine-

-to tint nails naturally: make a thin paste of red henna powder and water. Paint on and let dry int the sun. Rinse off for pretty pink nails without chipping.

WaterColors Nail Enamel Mocha Latte, Creamy Pale Frosty Brown 0.5 fl oz Finally, there's a great alternative to traditional solvent-based nail polish! Our WaterColors Nail Enamel is water-based, and allows the nail bed to breathe. But perhaps best of all, it's odor-free AND there's no need for harsh nail polish remover. Simply start at one corner, and peel off. Wash hands with soap and water to remove any left over traces of polish. Change colors easily with every outfit; great for people on the go. Plus this non-toxic formula contains no toluene, xylene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and NO FD&C colors, only natural mineral pigments. It's also a great alternative the younger ones just getting into ''make-up'' and teens who seem to change outfits every five minutes!

Your nails are a good sign of what is going on with your health. Actually all parts of your body will give you signs of potential problems. You just have to pay attention to what it is saying to you. Learn to listen and you will a much healthier person. Of course stay away from toxic products as much as possible. Your nails and the rest of you will thank you!

Nothing on this page has been approved by the FDA and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your Healthcare Professional. Linda Page has written numerous books and has a DVD out. [ View All Healthy Healing Publications ]

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