Sadly some nail polishes that
are widely available don't have a warning label as to the health risks!
A very high percentage of
cosmetics that contain one or more of the ingredients listed below are linked
with health and environmental concerns such as asthma, cancer, reproductive
disorders and severe allergies.
Does your nail polish contain
these toxic ingredients?
Dibutyl phthalate is a solvent used for dyes. The European Union have
classified this as being suspicious, as it can cause endocrine disruption. This
means it would have toxic effects on reproduction. It is only classified as
suspicious, but not banned, so please be careful. This has also been associated
with liver and kidney failure in young children. You are not doing your little ones
a favour in painting their fingers and toes.
Formaldehyde is common in nail hardeners. In nail polish, tosylamide/formaldehyde
resin is used. Cancer research has
classified formaldehyde as a human carcinogen, which is toxic to our bodies!
Toluene is a skin irritant which can cause dermatitis. This substance is a
toxic hazard in human milk, and inhalation of these vapours can have detrimental
effects on the central nervous system.
This could also cause drowsiness, headaches, nasal irritation and
aggravation to the throat and respiratory tract.
There are completely
"natural" products available. Check with your nail technician, and if
you have concerns I would advise purchasing your own nail varnish and take it
with you when you visit a salon.
