Today I would like us to talk about nails, and more specifically about where to buy non toxic nail polish. I know that I have not talked about nails in my blog and you are probably wondering why I don’t do posts about nails and nail polish.
Well, the truth is I did not want to talk about nail polish and then leave you without telling you where to buy non toxic nail polish. Because there is no point discussing toxins in nail polish, and then just leave it at that.
Meaning I had to work hard and do some research to find you alternative to the toxic nail polish that is so widely sold. I also had to educate myself on the health hazards of being exposed to these toxins.
So of course we are going to start by looking at the nail polish and what toxins it could contain and what the risks are when exposed to these toxins.
I will start by talking about a chemical called Dibutyl phthalate DBP this chemical that fall in the group of chemicals called Phithalates, is used in nail polish to prevent chipping, now the first thing I have to mention is, if you are vegan, you should not use a nail polish that contains this chemical because it is tested on animals, and also it is not good for your health.
Now lets look at what could happen to you if you are exposed to these chemicals for a long time and especially if you are a nail artist or a manicurist. I have to just start by saying if you are expecting or maybe thinking of trying to conceive, stay away from these chemicals.
Lets look at another ingredient to be careful about Formaldehyde, long exposure to this chemical can cause a lot of serious health issues including Asthma, nausea and it can even cause you to lose your baby if you are expecting.
Titanium Dioxide and aluminum powder, these two ingredient could cause a lot of lung and breathing problems so the nail artists and manicurists have to be extra careful because they are exposed to these toxins on a daily basis, especially those working outside Europe because here in Europe these toxins are banned from cosmetics, skincare and personal hygiene products.
Polish removers too have harsh chemicals
And its not just nail polish you also have to be careful of polish remover too, because most removers also contain chemicals that are very harmful. Things like Toluene, you really need to stay clear of this chemical because it increases the chances of developing blood cancer, it can cause a build-up of toxins in the bloodstream causing weakening of the immune system.
OK, I know I have scared you a bit but this is something you need to know, of course it doesn’t mean that your manicure is going to kill you tomorrow, it just means that if you are exposed to these chemicals for long time, you are putting your health in danger, so the best thing is to avoid nail polish that contains these chemical, especially if you are dealing with nail polish every day.
Protect your unborn child
For pregnant women and nursing mothers, I say stay away from these products period. try to find nail polish that is safe for your health, so you can also protect your baby, you really don’t want to expose your child to these toxins.
So now I bet you are saying well, how do I know where to buy non toxic nail polish? I recommend that if you do your beauty products at Sephora, go to the nail polish section and you need to look at the bottle and if it says 3 free, it means its free of 3 main toxic chemicals.
But what you are really aiming for is to find one that says 5 free, this means its free of 5 main toxic chemicals. Keep in mind that the 3 free kinds still may contain 2 toxic chemicals.
If you want to purchase your nail polish online, there are brands that are 100% safe that you could consider, and these are Zoya, Piggy Paint and honey Bee Gardens.
I should also add my two favorite green beauty brands that make natural nontoxic nail polish, starting with 100%Pure Cosmetics. their products are always natural and are also cruelty free and they have amazing colors to chose from.
And butter London They too have great stuff lots of colors to choose from, nontoxic and cruelty free
->>click here to check them out
So as you can see you do have options when it comes to nontoxic nail polish. you can have your manicure and peddy without exposing yourself to harsh chemicals.
Business owners need to protect their employees
If you are a nail salon owner, I suggest you try to at least buy products that are 5 free so you and your employees can work in a safe environment where they are not risking their health by being exposed to toxic products, although if it were up to me, all nail salons would use natural non toxic nail polish.
I hope I have given you great tips and I hope next time you go nail polish shopping, you will pay closer attention to those ingredients, and make sure you are not buying a toxic polish.
Thank you so much for reading this article and I hope you will leave me a comment and tell me what you think about what I have written, your view is very important to me.
Thank you for your time.
Rose
Hi Rose
Great article. It is an ongoing problem to steer clear of toxic chemicals when they are everywhere. Were Titanium Dioxide and aluminium powder used in deodorants once?
When you think of what we do with our hands, touching our face and eating food, it must be satisfying to know we are not leaving toxic chemicals all over the place and actually ingesting them.
We all want to look and feel good so we need to be careful, don’t we?
Thanks for making me aware of these non toxic nail polishes, I will be back when I restock.
Have you got a link to “butter London?” I think it will be worth checking them out?
I was reminded of how people used cyanide to whiten skin many years ago. Being informed and taking care of our bodies can only make us feel better as well as feeling attractive.
Hi HappyB, yes the Titanium Dioxide and aluminum powder was used in deodorant once but most brands don’t use it in deodorant anymore, now its used in nail polish and other cosmetic products.
Hi there. I just read your post, thank you for sharing. I was not aware of all the toxic chemicals in nail polish. I don’t wear it very often but it’s still good to know of the negative side effects so I am able to make a more informed decision moving forward. Thank you too for recommending an alternative as you are right- it is annoying when someone tells you something is bad for you but does not give a better alternative.
Yes Tamika, I wanted to help you find a safe nail polish, not to just tell you that what you are using is bad. I am happy you found my post helpful.
Hi Rose, your blog has exposed very important fact that most ladies are
not aware of, so most people have been exposed to these dangerous toxins.
It is clear from your blog to be aware of the toxins and know where we buy our
nail polish from or do our manicure. Your site will be of interest to many out there
because of the crucial information, for this reason I will recommend to all my friends
including male folks
Hi Stella, yes we need to know these things because makeup is a part of our lives and we need to know if its safe for us.
Before learning that nail polish contain toxic chemicals, I was so crazy with nail polish that there was never a time I left my fingernails free of them. I had more than a dozen collection of different colors, from colorless or natural to light to dark colors. I use lighter colors like pink, lilac and light pale gold on my finger nails and dark colors on my toe nails. I think they look really cool.
But then I noticed that the nail polish on my fingers are peeling off every time I wash my hands and while preparing my favorite vegetables for salad or dish. Suddenly it hit me; I could actually be ingesting them. Not only me but my entire family as well. So I stopped applying nail polish on my finger nails but wished I could find non-toxic nail polish so I can still make my fingernails pretty without endangering my health and my family’s.
I am definitely considering Zoya, Piggy Paint and Honey Bee Gardens, thank you.
I know what you mean Alice, I was the same with nail polish until I started learning how much toxins they contain, and as you said, when the nail polish chip and you are preparing food, its going to end up in your stomach. scary I know.
Nail polish is used everywhere as cosmetics. But I couldn’t know that there was a risk of damage to the body by not having read this article. Dibutyl phthalate DBP, Formaldehyde, Titanium Dioxide, Toluene, etc. these chemicals can cause so many adverse reactions to the body. You have given me vital tips indeed. I’ll share this with my friends. So from now on, we can buy high-quality Nail polish.Thanks for informing such an important thing.
Hi Ranao, thank you so much for your comment, yes we need to be careful about these toxins in nail polish