'10 Free' Nail Hardener

ZAO ’10 Free’ Nail Hardener is your go-to solution for strengthening brittle nails, thanks to its powerful silica formulation. This treatment is perfect for nails in need of some extra TLC and works wonders when applied as a base coat before your favorite nail polish shade.

In the ZAO ’10 Free’ Nail Care range, you’ll find all the essential ingredients for a flawless manicure, free from harmful chemicals. Enriched with bamboo oil silica, ZAO Nailcare is a safe and effective choice for nail strengthening without any limitations.

Say goodbye to toxic ingredients like toluene, formaldehyde, synthetic camphor, rosin, dibutylphthalate and xylene with this non-toxic formula. While organic water-based nail polishes may chip easily, ZAO offers a high-quality alternative that provides long-lasting colour without compromising your health.

For a complete nail care regimen, pair the Nail Hardener with other products from the collection such as the Nail and Cuticle Oil, to keep your nails looking and feeling their best.

Net weight: 8ml

PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS

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The Hardener can be applied as a protective base coat underneath your preferred nail polish hues, or can be worn alone for a natural and polished look.

Experience the ZAO signature touch with its distinctive bamboo cap and user-friendly large brush for effortless application. Enriched with silica from bamboo rhizome oil, this formula boasts no secondary packaging, as all essential information, including the INCI list, is conveniently displayed on the multiple folds label affixed to the bottom.

Ingredients (inci/ctfa) 635 Hardener: Ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, nitrocellulose, adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, isosorbide dicaprylate/caprate, alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, citric acid, aqua (water), edta, glycerin, hydrolyzed vegetable protein pg-propyl silanetriol, methylpropanediol, methylthiopropylamido acetyl methionine, potassium sorbate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, trimethylpentanediyl dibenzoate, hexanal, bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, phenoxyethanol, pistacia lentiscus (mastic) gum, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, spinacia oleracea (spinach) leaf extract, tocopherol, etocrylene, ci 60725 (violet 2).

Free from:

Dibutylphthalate (Endocrine disruptor. Irritation of the eyes (lacrimation, conjunctivitis) and upperrespiratory tract (nasopharyngitis, bronchitis possible), if ingested or inhaled: headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hematuria, dizziness, photophobia (sensitivity to light) and nephrotoxicity)

Toluene (Neurotoxic. Its vapours may be irritating to the upper respiratory tract and eyes above 100 ppm. Following repeated or prolonged contact, this product has a degreasing effect on the skin. It can cause redness, peeling and cracking. Inhalation of vapours may cause central nervous system depression.)

Formaldehyde (Carcinogen. In 2004, IARC has classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen to humans (Group 1). In Europe, it is classified as “category 3 carcinogen” (possibly carcinogenic to humans), but after a more severe proposal of France, this classification is under review.)

Xylene (Irritating and nerve: This product causes mild eye irritation and moderate skin irritation. Inhalation of vapours may cause central nervous system depression. Exposure to vapours may cause irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract. Following repeated or prolonged contact, this product has a degreasing effect on the skin. It can cause redness, scaling and cracking.)

Colophony (rosin) (Irritating / respiratory disorders: Several cases of skin sensitisation are also reported. The cases are isolated but quite varied: beauticians who applied depilatory waxes containing rosin, as well as artists who reacted to their stage makeup.)

Synthetic Camphor (Irritation: eyes, upper respiratory tract if inhaled: decreased frequency of breathing, slow heart rate, worsened symptoms if inhaled in large doses.)

Source: CSST – Toxicological directory service (http://www.reptox.csst.qc.ca/)