Mavala Nail Alert Mavala Stop 10ml is a Swiss-made anti nail biting polish formulated with denatonium benzoate to break the nail biting and thumb sucking habit. The clear, bitter-tasting enamel discourages putting fingers in the mouth, helping nails grow stronger and healthier. Suitable for adults and children over 3 years, it works alone or as a topcoat over regular nail polish.

Why Mavala Stop Works

Nail biting is a nervous habit that can quickly become uncontrollable, damaging nails, cuticles, and exposing fingers to germs. Mavala Stop creates an instant taste-based deterrent the moment fingers touch the lips, building awareness and breaking the automatic hand-to-mouth motion. The harmless yet intensely bitter formula works the same way for adult nail biters and young thumb suckers, recommended by dentists and orthodontists worldwide.

Ideal For

Adults trying to quit a long-standing nail biting habit, parents looking to stop thumb sucking in children over three years, and anyone who wants to grow longer, stronger, manicure-ready nails in the UAE climate. Not suitable for children under three. Avoid washing hands immediately after applying so the bitter film has time to set.

Each application delivers a science-backed bitter barrier that lingers without harming nails:

• Denatonium Benzoate (Bitrex): the bitterest known compound, releases an immediate unpleasant taste on contact with saliva to interrupt the biting reflex

• Ethyl Acetate and Butyl Acetate: fast-drying solvents that allow the formula to set as a clear, polish-like film on the nail surface

• PVM/MA Copolymer: creates a flexible, water-resistant coat that stays put and continues to deter biting between applications

• Acetyl Tributyl Citrate: a gentle plasticiser that keeps the film flexible and comfortable on adult and child nails

Apply Mavala Stop like a regular nail polish for daily protection against biting:

1. Make sure nails are clean and completely dry before application.

2. Apply a thin coat over the entire nail surface, on its own or over your favourite nail polish.

3. Allow to dry fully so the bitter film sets evenly across the nail.

4. Reapply every two days and continue until the nail biting habit has stopped. Remove with a regular nail polish remover before each fresh application.