Nail Tek Protection Plus 3 Ingredients Explained
Updated on January 23, 2024 Submitted by tsmeu
Overview
What it is
Nail care with 13 ingredients
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
Fun facts
Nail Tek is from United States.
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Ingredient List (13)
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Alcohol Denat., Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Triphenyl Phosphate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzophenone-1, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Dimethicone Peg-7 Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, CI 60725
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Concerns
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Ingredient Info
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients Explained
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholBenzophenone-1 is not reef safe.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Dimethicone Peg-7 Acetate.
Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.
Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.
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Directions
CLEAN and prep nails. TREAT with one coat of Protection Plus 3 as base coat. Polish nail at the half moon, keeping product off skin. Be sure to keep all nail products away from the cuticle and skin as they may cause dryness. COLOR with two coats of your favorite shade of nail...
CLEAN and prep nails. TREAT with one coat of Protection Plus 3 as base coat. Polish nail at the half moon, keeping product off skin. Be sure to keep all nail products away from the cuticle and skin as they may cause dryness. COLOR with two coats of your favorite shade of nail polish. PROTECT with one top coat of Protection Plus 3 or Quicken. APPLY the appropriate Intensive Protection Plus 3 formula daily for 7 days to reseal and protect free edges. After one week, remove all polish with a non-acetone remover and BEGIN the steps again.
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