Hot Oil Treatment Blend for Hands and Feet

Regarding your request for a hot oil treatment blend for soaking hands and feet to improve moisture and nourish cuticles using Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter Light Oil, and Squalane:

All the ingredients you listed (Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter Light Oil, and Squalane) are oils and lipid-based emollients. They can be mixed together directly without needing any other medium to combine them.

However, as previously mentioned by the staff, oil and water do not mix. When you add oils to warm water for soaking, the oils will separate and float on the surface of the water. This means the oils may not effectively disperse to provide overall skin nourishment during the soak.

For the best moisturizing results for dry or aging skin on hands and feet, you might consider adjusting the application method:

1. Soak your hands and feet in plain warm water first to help soften the skin.
2. After gently drying your hands and feet, apply the oil blend you prepared directly to the skin and cuticles. Massage gently to help the oils absorb. This method is likely to provide better moisturization than mixing the oils into the water.

Regarding the proportions of the four oils, there is no single fixed ratio. It depends on the desired texture and feel:

• Avocado Oil: A relatively heavy oil, highly moisturizing, suitable for very dry skin.
• Sweet Almond Oil: A good base carrier oil, medium texture, easily absorbed, provides good moisture.
• Shea Butter Light Oil: Modified shea butter with a lighter texture, still provides good moisturizing properties without being as heavy as solid shea butter.
• Squalane: A very light oil, easily absorbed, non-greasy, makes skin feel soft and smooth, mimics skin's natural oils.

You can start by mixing equal parts of all four oils (e.g., 25% each) and then adjust based on your preference. If you prefer a lighter texture, you can increase the proportion of Sweet Almond Oil or Squalane. If you want a richer, more intensely moisturizing blend, you can increase the proportion of Avocado Oil or Shea Butter Light Oil.

If you need to "dilute" the oil blend (e.g., to make it less rich or increase the volume), you can add another lighter Carrier Oil, such as Fractionated Coconut Oil or more Sweet Almond Oil, to the mixture.

Hope this advice is helpful!