Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Chia and Linseed Oils in Nail Defender
Four gentle seed and nut oils that bring moisture and nourishment.*
The short version
The fifth name on the label is really four names in one: sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, chia oil and linseed oil. Linseed is the oil from flax seeds, so you may see it called flaxseed oil in other places.
Together they are the conditioning heart of the formula.
Four plants, four stories
Sweet almond oil is pressed from almonds. Jojoba oil comes from the seeds of a shrub that grows in the deserts of the American Southwest, and it is technically a liquid wax. Chia oil is pressed from the tiny seeds of a sage-family plant that was grown in Mexico long ago. Linseed oil comes from flax seeds, one of the oldest crops people have farmed.
None of these is a stranger to the kitchen or the bathroom shelf.
What the brand says
The brand lists this plant-based blend for moisture and nourishment.* That is the whole job description, and it gives the spray a smooth, conditioning side to balance the purifying acid at the start of the label.
We keep to the brand's words and never add our own promises.
Why use four instead of one
Each oil has a slightly different feel. Almond is light and familiar, jojoba is stable and smooth, chia and linseed come from seeds that are naturally rich in plant oils. Mixing several lets a formula cover more ground than a single oil could.
It also makes for a more interesting ingredient page, which is why this one is a favorite with label readers.
Light enough to dry fast
Many people expect oils to feel heavy. The brand describes Nail Defender as fast-absorbing with no residue,* so the oils are meant to sit inside a light spray rather than a thick cream.
Give each spray a few seconds before putting on socks or shoes.
Keep reading
The last name is the vitamin: vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate). For a story about all the plant oils at once, read from seeds and petals, the oils.