What is Non-Toxic Nail Polish and Why You Should Care

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What’s Wrong with Nail Polish?

Have you ever wondered what’s in your nail polish? Well, chances are the answer’s not great. If you take a look at the top nail polish brands out right now, you’ll find that their products are filled with ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate. These chemicals are known to be toxic, and if inhaled over a long period of time, they can have some seriously negative effects on your health. Sure, you’re probably not intentionally sniffing your nail polish, but if you’ve ever been to a nail salon, you’ve been exposed to the formaldehyde in the air (and you likely know the smell).

 

Formaldehyde is a nasty chemical that has been linked to cancer over and over again, and trust us, you don’t want it anywhere near you. These trips to the salon can leave you with headaches, nausea, dizziness, and a host of other symptoms that can get worse over time. 

Eww, What's Formaldehyde?

Formaldehyde is a nasty chemical that has been linked to cancer over and over again, and trust us, you don’t want it anywhere near you. These trips to the salon can leave you with headaches, nausea, dizziness, and a host of other symptoms that can get worse over time. 

What Can You Use Instead?

You don’t have to abandon your gorgeous nails in order to adopt a fully clean beauty regimen. Now that people are learning about the dangers of traditional polish, clean beauty companies have begun to create alternatives. AKA non-toxic nail polish.

 

The term “non-toxic nail polish” can mean a few different things, so it’s important to know what to look for. You’ll find products that claim to be non-toxic and “3-free”. This means that they don’t have formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate, which is awesome. But those aren’t the only ingredients you’ll want to avoid. Traditional polish is full of nasty chemicals like camphor, parabens, and many more. If you want the best for your nails and your body, look for polishes that are “10-free”. These nail polishes are truly non-toxic and won’t give you the harsh side effects that you may experience when using other traditional nail polish long-term.

Where Can You Find Non-Toxic Nail Polish?

Luckily, many salons are now offering non-toxic manicures and pedicures, so you can still get pampered without worrying about harmful ingredients. And better yet, you won’t have to deal with the overwhelming scent of formaldehyde. 

 

If you can’t find a non-toxic salon near you, or if you just prefer to DIY it, there are so many brands of nail polish to choose from. Orosa, Zoya, and Côte are three brands that are not only 10-free, but are also long-wear, so your nails will stay looking fresh longer. 

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What Now?

Changing out your nail polish is an easy next step on your clean beauty journey. Check out some of our other posts for more ways to feel your best while looking your best!

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