Hang nails (day 1)

This is day one of my hang nail experiment to test whether Argan oil prevents hang nails better than olive oil. I coated my left hand finger tips with Argan oil while soaking my right hand in a bowl of EVOO. Even I can smell the olive stench despite my lingering sinus congestion. Yum.

I really don't know how long I'm supposed to bathe in oil. I probably should have asked the sales lady when I bought the Argan. I figure five minutes oughta do it. And hopefully washing away the oil with soap and water won't eliminate any benefit my skin may have just had from soaking in oil. But I really can't go out smelling like my Italian great grandmother's kitchen all day. It is what it is. Let's see if I notice a difference tomorrow...

(Day 2)

Softer cuticles on both hands, but there's not a noticable difference between the right and left. More later...

(Day 3)

Hang nail forming on right thumb. Is it because I use it so much it dries out quicker or does EVOO not hold up in comparison to Argan? Time will tell.

Argan today, hang nails gone tomorrow?

Well, the craftshow was great, but no luck on the mugs. Hopefully my potter man will show up for the Bizarre Bazaar...But Mountain Mist was there as expected! I stocked up on their incredible lip balm, including their new strawberry flavor, and even purchased a few other items. Mango body butter. Yum. And Argan oil.

What the H is that?

According to Mountain Mist's website, "Argan oil is exceptionally rich in natural tocopherols (vitamin E), phenols, carotenes, squalene, and essential fatty acids. What does this mean for your skin? In short, it is a fabulous skin moisturizer that absorbs quickly and has a transparent, lightweight feel."

It's supposed to be good for your nails, skin and hair. Once my hair grows long again, I'll likely have to try it out on my inevitable split ends, but for now I thought I'd oil up my lovely hang nails that line each of my fingernails year-round...Huh. As fate should have it, I recently read on Celebrity Beauty Tips that Julia Roberts soaks her nails in olive oil to soften her cuticles and prevent hang nails. Looks like we have more in common than just our big 80s hair.

Naturally, I'd love to know whether my $15 Argan oil works wonders over plain ol' olive oil. So I'll be soaking one hand in Argan and the other in EVOO throughout the week and will report back on the results. Back to you soon!