Mani Chic Nails

I started on the journey of making my own cuticle oils because I knew there had to be something out there that would not only moisturize and improve the health of my cuticles, but something that would also benefit my natural nail and skin. That's when I discovered Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail). Not only was this herb going to strengthen my nails, but it was going to offer my skin benefits beyond what my old oils had, and could do so from head to toe. I also learned that there were benefits to be found beyond playing a guessing game with adding horsetail extract from a dropper bottle and that was found in infusion. All of the oils used in these products have been infused by me for maximum benefit.

Horsetail: contains silica which aids in the growth and strength of our nails. It has the antioxidant benefits of anti-aging and calming and soothing the skin and the anti-inflammatory benefits for acne and irritation. Horsetail can help heal rashes, burns, and wounds thanks to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. One study published in the Journal of Plastic Dermatology found that using horsetail topically on nails reduced splitting and fragility of nails as well as reduced longitudinal grooves. (Sparavigna, Adele & Setaro, Michele & Genet, Margherita & Frisenda, Linda. (2006). Equisetum arvense in a new transungual technology improves nail structure and appearance. Journal of Plastic Dermatology.) It is known to soothe the irritation associated with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.