Thursday, January 21, 2010

Is it true that most nail polish and nail polish removers are toxic or carcinogenic?

If so, what are the alternatives for someone who uses nail polish on a daily basis? Thanks.Is it true that most nail polish and nail polish removers are toxic or carcinogenic?
No, they're not. Most nail polishes (OPI, Rimmel, China Glaze, Essie, L'Oreal, NYC, Sally Hansen, etc) are free of the chemicals (toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthlate) that have been associated with cancer. However, even your nail polish contains those chemicals the chances of getting cancer from them is rare. You would have to literally huff your nail polish (if it has those chemicals I've listed) in a non ventilated room repeatedly to be at risk. As long as you're apply your nail polish in a well-ventilated room you should have no problems.





However, I like to play it safe so I opt for polishes free of the chemicals.

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