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🔍 Targeted Nail Care Guide

Soothe and Hydrate Dry, Cracked Cuticles

Dry, cracked cuticles can make nails look rough, tired and uncomfortable, even when your manicure is otherwise polished.

Unicorn Oil® helps condition the cuticle area, soften rough-looking skin and support smoother-looking nails with a lightweight daily oil routine. Made in Melbourne, this Australian Made cuticle oil is formulated with Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil and Vitamin E to help keep the skin around the nails feeling soft, conditioned and cared for.

Soothe and Hydrate Dry, Cracked Cuticles

The Expert Solution

Unicorn Oil® is designed for daily cuticle care, not one-and-done rescue theatre. Used consistently, it helps soften the look and feel of dry cuticles, supports a smoother-looking nail contour and keeps the surrounding nail area feeling conditioned.

For the best result, pair cuticle oil with a simple hand care routine: apply oil around the nail area, massage it in, then follow with hand cream if your hands feel especially dry.

Visible Symptoms

  • ✦ Rough skin around the nail
  • ✦ Small splits near the nail fold
  • ✦ Hangnails that catch or tear
  • ✦ Tight-feeling fingertips
  • ✦ Dull-looking nail plates
  • ✦ Flaky skin around the cuticle area
Jagged nail edge and dry cuticle

Why It Happens

Dry cuticles are often caused by frequent hand washing, hand sanitiser, cold weather, acetone polish removers, cleaning products and low humidity. When the skin around the nail loses softness, it can feel tight, split more easily and create hangnails.

The goal is not to flood the nail area once and hope for a tiny miracle. The goal is a consistent daily routine that keeps the cuticle area conditioned before it becomes rough again.

Key Conditioning Ingredients

Ingredients with Unicorn Oil bottle

Jojoba Oil

Helps condition the cuticle area with a lightweight, non-greasy feel.

Argan Oil

Supports a soft, smooth skin feel around dry cuticles and rough-looking nail edges.

Vitamin E

Helps support a conditioned, cared-for finish around the nail area.

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Gives Unicorn Oil® its silky, fast-absorbing texture, making it easy to use during the day or before bed.

The Daily Routine

Apply Unicorn Oil® at least once daily, ideally before bed. For very dry cuticles, apply morning and night, and reapply after hand washing when the cuticle area feels tight or dry. Massage a small amount around each nail and cuticle area.

01

Morning

Use a cuticle oil pen for quick application before work, errands or school.

02

After Hand Washing

Reapply a small amount of oil if your cuticles feel tight, dry or rough.

03

Before Bed

Use a pen or dropper bottle and massage the oil around the nail folds, cuticles and dry skin around the nails.

04

When Cleaning

Wear gloves when washing dishes or using cleaning products to reduce repeated exposure to water and household products.

Nails with cuticle oil routine

When Not to Apply Cuticle Oil

Do not apply cuticle oil over open, bleeding, infected or severely irritated skin. If the skin around the nail is swollen, hot, very painful, leaking fluid or changing colour, wait until the area has settled and seek professional advice.

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Build a daily routine with Unicorn Oil® cuticle oil, available in cuticle oil pen, dropper and refill formats through the official Unicorn Lab store. Secure checkout via Unicorn Lab.

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