Formulations that Prevent Nail Dryness
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Nail dryness affects up to 20% of adults, manifesting as brittleness, peeling, and longitudinal ridging. The nail plate's water content typically ranges from 7-12% in healthy tissue, but can drop below 5% when exposed to common environmental stressors like frequent washing, chemical exposure, and low ambient humidity.
The fundamental challenge lies in developing formulations that can penetrate the dense keratin structure of the nail plate while maintaining adequate residence time for sustained moisturization.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including oil-water phase systems with specific gravity optimization, biocompatible nanoparticle delivery mechanisms, and compositions utilizing natural polysaccharides from chestnut extract. These and other approaches focus on achieving lasting hydration while maintaining practical aspects like non-sticky application and user comfort.
1. Cosmetic Nail Serum Composition with Higher Specific Gravity Oil Phase for Non-Sticky Application
MIX&MATCH CO LTD, 2023
Oily water nail serum cosmetic composition with a unique formulation that provides moisturizing and glossy effects while avoiding the sticky residue of traditional oil-water phase separating products. The key is having a higher specific gravity oil phase compared to the water phase. The oil phase contains oil with a specific gravity of 1 or more, like silicone or vegetable oil. The water phase has ingredients like water, pH adjusters, moisturizers, and skin conditioners. This formulation results in the oil separating into drops at the bottom of the container instead of floating on top. The drop formation gives a fresh feeling of use compared to conventional oil-water phase separating products that can leave a residue.
2. Two-Layer Cosmetic Composition with Temporary Emulsifying Effect from Naturally Fermented Products
COSMAX INC, 2023
Two-layered cosmetic composition that improves moisturizing, gloss, and gloss on skin and nails by utilizing the temporary emulsifying effect of naturally fermented products. The composition is a two-layer system that doesn't contain thickeners or surfactants. The oil phase layer has natural oils and synthetic oils, including fermented water. The aqueous phase has moisturizers, water, pH adjusters, salts, colorants, preservatives, etc. After shaking, the composition separates into cleanly distinct layers when left for a certain time. This allows the oils and water to distribute evenly and maximize moisturizing effects without stickiness. The temporary emulsification prevents separation before use and helps spread the layers on the skin.
3. Nail Varnish Composition with Rhamnogalacturonan and Uronic Acids from Chestnut Extract
FIABILA, 2021
Cosmetic nail care composition in the form of a varnish that improves nail surface condition. The composition contains rhamnogalacturonan and uronic acids derived from chestnut extract. Adding these natural polysaccharides to nail varnish provides benefits like nail nourishment, hydration, and reduced brittleness. The extract concentrations are between 0.01% and 10% by weight for solvent-based varnishes, and between 0.01% and 8% by weight for aqueous varnishes. The chestnut extract improves nail health without negatively impacting varnish properties like shine, adhesion, or stability.
4. Nail Treatment Composition with Sweet Almond Oil, D-Panthenol, Bi-Distilled Glycerin, Vitamin E, and Hyaluronic Acid
AIRES LUIZ MASSON, 2021
A nail treatment composition containing sweet almond oil, D-panthenol, bi-distilled glycerin, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid. The composition aims to moisturize and nourish nails to improve their appearance and prevent common nail problems like dryness, brittleness, and splitting. The natural ingredients provide moisturization, healing, antioxidant, and anti-aging benefits to the nails.
5. Nail and Cuticle Composition with Prunus Persica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, and Active-Ingredient-Loaded Biocompatible Nanoparticles
HYPERMARCAS S/A, 2018
Moisturizing composition for nails and cuticles that promotes nail restoration, strengthening, whitening, filling gaps, and reducing roughness. The composition contains a combination of Prunus persica seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, and biocompatible nanoparticles carrying active ingredients like essential oils. The nanoparticles penetrate the nail to deliver the active ingredients internally for targeted restoration.
6. Nail Composition with Chitosan or Keratin Derivatives and Cationic Surfactant
ROHTO PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD, 2016
Nail composition that repairs damaged nails and maintains healthy nails by containing chitosan or keratin derivatives along with a cationic surfactant. The composition improves nail moisture, reduces scratches, and prevents hangnails. The chitosan/keratin derivatives provide nail repair and moisture, while the cationic surfactant improves nail luster and reduces damage.
7. Nail Care Kit with UV-Curable Composition Containing Moisturizing Agents
BEULAH CO LTD, 2016
A nail care kit that provides improved nail health and convenience compared to traditional nail products. The kit includes a UV-curable nail care composition containing moisturizing agents. The composition is applied to nails and cured with UV light to form a hardened layer. This protects nails from damage and provides nutrition. The kit avoids hazardous chemicals found in some nail products by using UV curing instead of toxic solvents. The composition can also be applied as a protective layer before nail polish.
8. Nail Care Patch with Lava Sea Water, Natural Extracts, and Thickeners Featuring Ventilated Structure
MISKIN CO LTD, Misskin Co., Ltd., 2014
Nail care patch containing lava sea water, natural extracts, and thickeners to maintain nail health and improve nail appearance. The patch adheres to the nail surface and provides moisture, nutrients, and regeneration agents to nourish the nail root and body. The lava sea water contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. Natural extracts like black garlic, green tea, and seaweed provide nutrients. Thickeners like xanthan gum improve adhesion and emulsion stability. The patch has vent holes or sections to prevent peeling.
9. Moisturizing Composition with Vegetable Oil-Maleic Anhydride Adduct, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glyceryl Caprylate, and Quaternized Nitrogen Compounds
KOLGEJT-PALMOLIV KOMPANI, 2009
A moisturizing composition for skin, hair, and nails that provides desired levels of hydration along with beneficial effects on these body parts. The composition contains an adduct of vegetable oil and maleic anhydride, along with hydrolyzed keratin, glyceryl caprylate, and quaternized nitrogen compounds like betaine. This formulation helps moisturize and hydrate the skin, hair, and nails.
10. Nail Cosmetic Composition with Unhydrolyzed and Hydrolyzed Keratin Blend
CRODA JAPAN CO LTD, 2006
Nail cosmetic composition that improves nail health, prevents nail dryness and cracking, and maintains nail strength when used repeatedly. The composition contains a blend of unhydrolyzed keratin and hydrolyzed keratin as active ingredients. The unhydrolyzed keratin forms a protective film on the nail surface to prevent moisture loss, while the hydrolyzed keratin provides moisture to hydrate the nail. This combination helps suppress nail dryness, prevent cracking, and maintain nail soundness when using nail polish remover and nail polish repeatedly.
11. Topical Solution for Nail Penetration with DMSO, Moisturizers, Dispersants, and Solubilizers
GARSHOWITZ SOLOMON DAVID, 2004
Improved delivery of drugs through nails using a DMSO-based solution for topical application. The solution contains DMSO (30-85%), water, moisturizing agents, dispersants, and solubilizers. This formulation penetrates nails better than conventional topicals due to the DMSO, which helps dissolve drugs and prevent dehydration. The moisturizers prevent nail dehydration and improve penetration. The dispersants aid in forming a homogeneous solution. The solubilizers help dissolve the drugs.
12. Nail Cosmetic Composition Containing Sericin Protein for Enhanced Moisture Retention and Protective Coating
TEIKOKU SEIYAKU KK, 2003
Cosmetic for nails that improves nail health by reducing dryness, preventing fractures, and maintaining glossiness. The cosmetic contains sericin, a protein derived from silk, as an effective ingredient. Sericin provides moisture retention, coat forming ability, and nail protection benefits that improve nail health compared to other proteins like collagen and keratin.
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