I treated myself to a pedicure today as part of
When I got home I did some further sleuthing and found there may be other ingredients to avoid in polishes. In addition to the toule (which is toxic) and formaldehyde (a carcinogen), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) should be avoided because it is a hormone disruptor. Thankfully both Zoya and Sparitual do not contain DBP, either.
Even with the dangerous ingredients removed, all polishes are petroleum based. It might be good to know that as I learned from the SafeNailPolish.com site, no brand of polish is actually organic or vegan, despite how they are marketed.
Another article I read on care2.com gives a good overview of polish dangers and also describes a way to give yourself an all natural manicure, using buffing instead of polish. I actually had this done to my hands today (buffing, no polish) and it looks amazing! The nails are clear, shiny and smooth.
The Skin Deep database has a section on nail care which is helpful to find out which brands are safe (though it didn't yet have the brands I saw at the salon today). Skin Deep also helps explain the dangers of various ingredients.
I hope I can find a way to keep my pedicure safe and non-toxic, or else sandal season just won't be the same!
2 comments:
I love the Honeybee Gardens' nail polish. No smell what so ever! The remover is nice as well.
http://www.honeybeegardens.com/natural-cosmetics/products/npwcne.html
Interesting content.
Just wanted to share some information that may help busy professionals caught up with work and who have less time to maintain their nails. You can try out gel nails which are now becoming a hot favorite as they are natural looking even without nail tips and the best way for nail enhancement. Also, if you are allergic to those strong smelling chemicals which you can experience with acrylic nails, then you should use gel nails as these are odorless.
However, when you are planning on gel nail application, make sure you approach a nail salon or a nail artist who is well versed with gel nails and is properly trained and mastered in gel applications. This will save you from problems that can arise with improper gel nail applications.
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