Notes from article: Best Toxic-Free Nail Polish Brands by Tamara Hardison
A carcinogenic ingredient is an ingredient that has been shown to cause cancer. The three carcinogenic ingredients in nail polish are toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
Toluene is a clear, colorless liquid that is also found in paints, thinners, and inks. It makes nail polish smooth and makes it dry quicker.
Formaldehyde is a carcinogenic preservative and is used in nail polish as a nail hardener. It also keeps the polish from chipping. Breathing in formaldehyde fumes irritates the lungs, eyes, nose, and throat. It also causes headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and immune dysfunction.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is found in plastics, personal care products, paints, and pesticides. It's used as a plasticizer that makes plastics soft and flexible. In nail polish it acts as a binder to make the nail polish last longer. Phthalates are also known carcinogens, are known to cause birth defects, and damage the reproductive organs.
Water-based nail polishes are the most natural nail polishes on the market. However, because the water evaporates, the polish must be removed after wearing it for one week. The longer you wear it past a week, the harder
Water-based nail polishes are the most natural nail polishes on the market. However, because the water evaporates, the polish must be removed after wearing it for one week. The longer you wear it past a week, the harder it is to remove. They dry in the same amount of time as other mainstream nail polishes, but it can take 4 to 6 hours for the polish to reach maximum hardness and become scratch resistant.Work Cited
Tamara Hardison, “ Best Toxic-Free Nail Polish Brands,” Beauty 22-Jan,2008, Life style , Homepage, 2010 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/
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