UNGLAX is a pharmaceutical brand specializing in expert nail care, developed by the Spanish independent family laboratory Laboratorios Viñas. Based in Barcelona, the brand is dedicated to the treatment, beautification, and hardening of nails using formulas that avoid harsh chemicals.
Brand Overview and Origin
Parent Company:
Developed by Laboratorios Viñas, a pharmaceutical company founded over 100 years ago by pharmacist Pedro Viñas in Barcelona.
Core Focus:
UNGLAX positions itself as an “Expert in Nail Care,” targeting common issues such as weak, damaged, striated (ridged), yellowish, and brittle nails.
Pharmaceutical Quality:
The brand emphasizes pharmaceutical-grade quality and original proprietary formulas developed in collaboration with doctors and pharmacists.
Product Formulation Philosophy
UNGLAX products are designed to be “gentle yet effective,” focusing on ingredients that support the nail’s natural structure without causing deterioration.
Natural Ingredients:
Key components include sweet almond oil (moisturizing/restructuring), aloe vera (regenerative), ceramides (strengthening/hardening), and calcium (growth stimulation).
“Free-From” Standards:
Formulations are specifically created without aggressive elements such as formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, or toluene.
Innovative Technology:
Some products, such as “Antiridges,” utilize luminescent blue technology to instantly hide yellowing and signs of aging on the nail surface.
Key Product Lines
UNGLAX offers a range of treatments tailored to specific nail conditions:
Nourishing and Regenerating:
Nourishing Cream:
An intensive treatment for dry, damaged nails that penetrates deep layers to provide flexibility.
Regenerating Booster:
An “S.O.S serum” designed to regenerate badly damaged nails in just two weeks.
Hardening and Strengthening:
Nail Hardener:
A polish that provides extreme resistance to brittle nails through the use of ceramides.
Vitaliser:
A revitalizing varnish containing calcium to activate healthy growth and prevent splitting.
Surface Correction:
Antiridges / Anti-Stretch Marker:
Smoothing varnishes that combat ridges, yellowing, and lack of shine.
Maintenance:
Nail Polish Remover:
An acetone-free formula with aloe vera that removes polish without drying out the nails.