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.
via CND and SNS. I first starting using Shellac back in 2012 when I bought my own equipment and did it myself from home. My favourite brands were CND and Red Carpet. Shellac is basically a mixture of gel and nail polish.