analeptic (anÂ´ÉlepÂ´tik), n 1. an agent that acts to overcome depression of the central nervous system. n 2. a strong central nervous system stimulant that is used to restore consciousness, especially from a drug-induced coma. 1. a drug that acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system, such as caffeine and amphetamine.
Shellac is scraped from the bark of the trees where the female lac bug, Kerria lacca (Order Hemiptera, Family Kerriidae), also known as Laccifer lacca, secretes it to form a tunnel-like tube as it traverses the branches of the tree.
Both gel polish and Shellac are additions to a traditional salon manicure. Shellac is a brand by Creative Nail Design, or CND, and is called Power Polish.. It is the original long-wear polish and comes in 61 colors. Harmony Gelish, OPI Gels, and Essie Gels are other typical brands of gel polish. Gelish comes in 141 colors, OPI in 71 colors, and Essie in 36 colors.