Essential Oil Treatments for Brittle Nails

This condition is also known as splitting or onychoschiza of the fingernails generally referring to thinning or softening of nails, brittle or splitting nails. It’s common among women and sometimes happens due to vitamin deficiencies or other internal conditions. Brittle nails are usually due to exposure to certain things within the surroundings, which includes among others soaps, detergents among other types of allergens.

Essential oils thicken and strengthen the nails getting them back to their healthier level. Essential oils such as: Lemon, Lime, Myrrh, Lavender, Frankincense and Geranium strengthen brittle nails and restore moisture that reduces thinning and breakage.