Nail and Cuticle Oil Formulation: Impact of Base Oils on Lavender Scent

Question

I want to produce a moisturizing oil to nourish nail cuticles and strengthen nails.
I would like to know if the amount of Sweet Almond Oil 26% and Shea Butter 15% will significantly change the scent of the Lavender components.

Ingredients:

Sweet Almond Oil (Refined) - 26.00%
Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized) - 21.00%
Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) - 15.00%
Jojoba Oil (Golden - Extra Fine - Deodorized) - 18.00%
Rose Hip Oil (Chile, Extra Virgin Organic Fresh) - 5.00%
Lavender Oil (French) - 10.00%
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) - 0.5%
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) - 1.00%
Benzyl Alcohol - 0.5%
Spike Lavender Oil - 1.00%
Linalool - 1.00%
Lavender Oil (Bulgarian) - 1.00%

This formula is based on L'occitane nail and cuticle oil, but I added more lavender scent.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

# Nail and Cuticle Oil FormulationYou are looking to create a moisturizing oil to nourish nail cuticles and strengthen nails. You've provided a formula and asked if 26% Sweet Almond Oil and 15% Shea Butter will significantly change the scent of the Lavender components.Refined Sweet Almond Oil and deodorized Shea Butter are base oils/butters that typically have very little to no discernible scent. At the concentrations of 26% and 15% respectively in your formulation, these ingredients are unlikely to overpower or significantly alter the strong aromatic profile of the Lavender Oil (French and Bulgarian), Spike Lavender Oil, and Linalool, which together make up a substantial portion of the formula (12% total Lavender oils + 1% Linalool).Therefore, the primary scent of your nail and cuticle oil is expected to remain predominantly that of lavender.The other oils in your formula, such as Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Rose Hip Oil, along with Vitamin E, are excellent choices for providing moisture, nourishment, and antioxidant benefits to the cuticles and nails, contributing to their overall health and strength.