HQ Essentials Cuticle Oil contains almond oil with vitamin F, which is quickly absorbed by the nail bed and cuticles to deeply hydrate. It keeps elastic cuticles and nails resistant and reduces brittleness and breakage. Daily contact with water, soap and harsh chemicals can lead to soft, brittle nails that are prone to breakage/cracking. HQ nail treatments help protect, replenish and revitalize natural nails. 9 Free and formulated without: toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, triphenyl phosphate, xylene, ethyl tosylamide and parabens.