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Shellac
INCI · Shellac
Natural resin from lac insects. Used as a film-former in nail polish and some coatings. Rare contact allergen.
Why dermatologists flag it
ACDS-listed film-former
Names to look for on labels
Shellac appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
ShellacLac resinE904Bleached shellac
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