In this specially formulated hand salve and hand soap, celery seed is the hero.

It's brilliant for ridged and brittle nails and has been shown to promote nail thickness, the oat oil is not only soothing but hydrating too along with the Vitamin B5 it will nourish dry skin and nails. I’ve added Calendula oil too, not just because I love the flower (marigold) but because it excellent for inflammation so will soothe the redness of any little cracks and abrasions.

It's fragrance free, so sore spots won't sting and if I pick veg or cook immediately after using it there is no danger of scented veg!

Be aware this is a VERY rich formulation, you really don’t need more than a small broad bean sized squeeze to amply cover your hands and wrists, I like to do my forearms too as they get as dry as the Kalahari Desert after a day in the garden.

Massage into your hands, especially your nails for at least a minute, it’ll create a barrier. I think its particularly useful over night, when I use a little more cream and let it go to work while I sleep. If I can’t sleep it works just as well as I stare at the ceiling listening to an audio book. 

You can buy the Celery Seed Hand Salve here

and the Celery Seed Hand Soap here