This 'Holy Grail' Product For Healthy Nails Is Hiding In Plain Sight Online

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With so many options to choose from, both at the drugstore and online, trying to hunt down the best cuticle oil to keep your nails strong and healthy may feel overwhelming at first. But rather than hemming and hawing over all the bottles in the nail aisle, allow me to save you some time by pointing you toward one place you might not have looked yet: Etsy. If you’ve never used the small business platform to shop for beauty products before, don’t worry — I’ve already found one cuticle oil for $12 that’s legit and backed by glowing reviews.

New to nail care? Here’s the deal: experts have previously told HuffPost that cuticle oil moisturizes your nails to prevent breakage, yellowing, hangnails, and more. It can even help make them stronger. The Cuticle Buddy portable cuticle oil, created by ShopNBM, is made with a seven-in-one formula that includes key hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil and essential oils like macadamia nut oil, wheat germ oil, and more that are rich in vitamin E.

The Cuticle Buddy oil comes in an 8-milliliter bottle that has a clip you can use to attach it to your bag or keys. The leakproof roller ball applicator makes it easy to spread the oil on your nails (the brand recommends three times a day for optimal results). The bottle also contains a floating chunk of obsidian to keep the oil well-mixed. The oil itself is cruelty-free, paraben-free, vegan, and naturally scented with your pick of 11 scent combinations that range from vanilla bean and blackcurrant to peppermint and blue