I never realized how many harmful ingredients can be in nail polish. I always noticed how strong nail polished smelled, but I never really thought much about what could be in the ingredients until a few years ago when I started researching natural alternatives to beauty products.
Listen to some of these ingredients! Its awful!
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is one ingredient commonly found in most nail polishes.
It a type of phthalate, is a plasticizer used to improve polish durability. And while we all want our nails to stay perfect as long as possible, you should really stick to these non-toxic tips to make your manicure last. DBP is also a suspected endocrine disruptor, which means it interferes with normal hormone function, and studies suggest a link between exposure to DBP and fertility issues and birth defects in lab animals.
Another ingredient is Toluene. It is a BTEX compound commonly found in varnishes, glues, gasoline, and nail polishes, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). This petrochemical and neurotoxicant causes nausea, dizziness and irritation of the skin, eyes, and lungs. Toluene inhalation during pregnancy has also been linked to birth and developmental defects.
Formaldehyde is a preservative, widely used in embalming fluids, and it's also one of the potentially toxic ingredients you use in nail polish. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies formaldehyde as a human carcinogen. Research suggests an association between formaldehyde exposure and certain types of cancer. While Canada prohibits its use in personal care products, the FDA has passed no such regulations, which means the onus is on consumers.
WOW! Isn't that scary? We should all be mindful of what we put in and on our bodies and not just trust the sellers or drugstores, and realize that there are natural alternatives!
These nail polishes below are the ones that I use. They are free of all toxic ingredients and work just as great without that strong smell and the colors last just as long!
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1. Pacifica Nail Color
This one is my top favorite and they have lots of shades!
2. Pretty Woman Nail Polish
This one also works great! Check it out!
3. Context Nail Polish
This brand doesn't have as many colors but the bottle is a bigger size!
I hope this article has been helpful to you! Message me anytime if you have questions <3
-Katelynne
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