Natural remedies for brittle nails

Nails are made of a protein called keratin, which is continuously produced by the body. This protein gives nails strength, durability, and shine. If nails are damaged or poorly cared for on a daily basis, they lose keratin and become brittle.

Whatever the cause, damaged nails require regular care. Fortunately, there are time-honored remedies to strengthen brittle or splitting nails. Here are the three best natural remedies for regaining stronger, healthier-looking nails:

Olive oil: an essential aid for brittle nails

There's no secret to getting stronger nails ; you just need to take care of them regularly. Olive oil, in particular, is an ideal product for restoring strength and shine to weakened nails.

Thanks to its nourishing properties, olive oil improves nail flexibility and softens dry nails. It deeply nourishes the nail matrix and protects it from external damage. This natural product is therefore ideal for repairing brittle nails that split easily.

To benefit from the properties of olive oil, gently massage a few drops of olive oil into your nails. This treatment should be done daily to restore strength to damaged nails.

Lemon: a boost for weakened nails  

Lemon is one of the best old-fashioned remedies for treating brittle nails. Indeed, it naturally restores vitality to nails .

Often used in beauty treatments, lemon is a natural antiseptic and anti-breakage agent. Its revitalizing properties help strengthen soft, brittle, and damaged nails. Lemon is also effective for whitening yellow nails.

It is therefore recommended to use a lemon juice treatment at least once a week. To do this, mix fresh lemon juice with a vegetable oil. For example, lemon blends perfectly with olive oil. The mixture should be applied to the nails with a gentle massage.

Green myrtle essential oil: a regenerating ally for damaged nails

 

Green myrtle essential oil has regenerative and revitalizing properties. This natural remedy restores health to weakened and brittle nails.

This essential oil has the benefit of renewing cells and strengthening the nail structure. It thus promotes healthy nail growth and improves the quality of the skin around the nails. However, essential oils should be used with caution, especially by children and pregnant or breastfeeding women.

To treat damaged nails and prevent breakage, it should be applied topically. To do this, dilute a few drops of this oil in a neutral base. Ideally, combine it with sweet almond oil. The latter strengthens and deeply moisturizes soft and brittle nails.

Other home remedies for brittle nails:

In addition to olive oil, lemon and green myrtle essential oil, several simple tips can complement your routine to strengthen brittle nails.

• A warm water and sea salt soak : a classic. Soaking your fingers for 10 minutes in warm water with a spoonful of sea salt helps to harden nails and stimulate circulation.

• Homemade honey mask : Honey is moisturizing and antibacterial. Applied in a thin layer to the nails, it prevents splitting and nourishes the keratin.

• Cotton gloves at night : after applying a repairing oil or cream, put on soft gloves to promote the penetration of active ingredients during sleep.

These old-fashioned remedies for brittle nails work together to nourish, protect, and strengthen nails over the long term. By combining them with a balanced diet and targeted intake of nutrients like collagen, you maximize your chances of achieving thicker, shinier, and stronger nails.

 

Strengthen brittle nails from within with Délicure patented collagen capsules

External care is essential, but beautiful nails also begin from within . To nourish the nail matrix and stimulate stronger regrowth, a targeted supply of collagen is crucial.

Our collagen capsules contain a patented , highly bioavailable marine collagen, known to support the natural production of keratin and improve nail strength. This supplement, made in France, combines pure collagen with vitamin C to promote the synthesis of supporting fibers, thus contributing to stronger, thicker, and less brittle nails.

A three-month course is recommended for optimal results. By incorporating these capsules into a balanced diet and an external care routine (olive oil, lemon, green myrtle), you provide your nails with everything they need to regain strength, shine, and vitality .