Human Fingernail Strengthening and Conditioning Methods and Compositions Utilizing Natural Oils

Abstract

A Natural oils composition for hardening and strengthening fingernails and toenails in which the natural oils contained therein exhibit ability to self polymerize into a solid film in the presence of oxygen. Oils of this invention are diluted with compatible solvents allowing penetration into the nail. Oils of this invention exhibit an Iodine Value greater than 140 grams of iodine absorbed per 100 grams of oil as measured under the prescribed conditions of a standard method described forthwith. Fingernail strengthening and conditioning compositions with antifungal properties are also disclosed.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the compatible diluting solvent is present in the formula in an amount in the range of 1 part diluting solvent to 99 parts natural oil composition by weight, and 99 parts diluting solvent to 1 part natural oil composition by weight. 
     
     
         3 - 4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the solvent is a blend of and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane and Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 17  the natural oil composition further comprises at least one of Flax seed Oil, Borage Oil, Black Currant Oil, Tung Oil, and Oiticica Oil. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the natural oil composition further comprises at least one of Cod liver oil, Menhaden oil and Sardine oil. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the natural oil composition further comprises oil extracted from the plant melaluca alternifolia in an amount from 0.05 to 5.0 parts by weight. 
     
     
         9 - 16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . A method for hardening and strengthening fingernails or toe nails of human beings, the method comprising:
 applying a formula topically to an outer surface of fingernails or toe nails, the formula comprising:
 a natural oil composition of self polymerizing oils with an Iodine Value greater than 140 grams of iodine absorbed per 100 grams of oil, the composition comprising Perilla Oil, the natural oil composition being present in an amount sufficient to provide hardening and strengthening of the nails upon penetration into the nails; 
 a solvent for the natural oil composition and effective to cause the natural oil composition to penetrate into the fingernails or toe nails prior to conversion of the natural oil composition from a liquid to a solid; and 
   allowing the formula to dry on the surface.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the solvent is an odorless mineral spirit. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the step of applying the formula further comprises massaging the formula into the fingernails or toe nails prior to solidification. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the natural oil composition is clear. 
     
     
         21 . A formula for hardening and strengthening fingernails or toe nails of human beings, the formula comprising:
 a natural oil composition of self polymerizing oils with an Iodine Value greater than 140 grams of iodine absorbed per 100 grams of oil, the composition comprising Perilla Oil, the natural oil composition being present in an amount sufficient to provide hardening and strengthening of the nails upon penetration into the nails; and   a solvent for the natural oil composition and effective to cause the natural oil composition to penetrate into the fingernails or toe nails prior to conversion of the natural oil composition from a liquid to a solid.   
     
     
         22 . The formula of  claim 21  wherein the natural oil composition further comprises Flax seed Oil. 
     
     
         23 . The formula of  claim 21  wherein the nails 8 hours after applying the formula exhibit a force to bend value of at least 540 grams force per square inch. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the nails 8 hours after applying the formula exhibit a force to bend value of at least 540 grams force per square inch.