Aprile Vol.2 N° 1 - 2006 - Salute per tutti

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A. Sparavigna, M. Setaro, M. Genet, L. Frisenda
Transparent or colored nail polishes are commonly
used to improve nail appearance, but
they normally damage the nail structure, due to
intrinsic reasons and due to the use of solvents.
The application of Ecocel ® provided, in our
experience, a protective barrier between nail
surface and polishes, by defending and improving
the nail structure. Regular application of
such a product under nail polishes is therefore
strongly recommended.
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