Nail treatment composition comprising hydroxy carboxylic acid

#The present invention relates to nail treatment compositions comprising hydroxy carboxylic acids.

#It is well known that the nails often have faults in structure and in consistency, which may be of various origins and are linked in particular with the internal functioning of the individual, living conditions, diet, age and state of fatigue of overwork.

#These faults may also appear under the effect of erosive events, for example following prolonged or repeated exposure to detergents, solvents, chemicals, especially household chemicals, hot or cold, wet or dry environments or following exposure to UV radiation.

#Examples illustrating the present invention will now be given without, however, limiting it.

#The hardness of a nail treated with citric acid was determined.

#Principle: