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Nail Defender Ingredient Guide
Six names make up the whole label. Here is what each one is, where it comes from and why it is in the bottle.
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The Nail Defender label, ingredient by ingredient
Undecylenic Acid Castor-derived acid
Undecylenic acid is a fatty acid obtained from castor oil.
Clove Oil Spice oil
Clove oil is steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the clove tree.
Lavender Oil Floral oil
Lavender oil is distilled from the flowering tops of true lavender.
Aloe Leaf Extract Hydrating gel
Aloe leaf extract comes from the clear gel inside the aloe vera leaf.
Four-Oil Blend Nourishing oils
The four-oil blend brings together sweet almond, jojoba, chia and linseed oils.
Vitamin E Antioxidant
On the label, vitamin E appears as DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, a steady form of the vitamin that is widely used in skin-care products as an antioxidant and conditioner.
How the Nail Defender ingredients share the work
What each Nail Defender ingredient is there for
Surface care
Comfort and calm
Moisture and nourishment
Natural look and light barrier
Each row is one job the formula is built to do.