Homeopathic relief of skin eruptions, brittle hair and nails. Helps relieve skin eruptions, brittle hair and nails Silicea, a cleansing cell salt, helps the body eliminate non-functional matter; in skin applications, Silicea provides temporary relief from pimples, blackheads and blemishes associated with common acne. It is also a component of hair and nails and is thus a great remedy for brittle hair and nails. Tablets are flavorless and dissolve immediately without water for no upset stomach.