Toxins in Nail Polish...

Feb 20, 2016

Chris M.

Did you know that most nail polishes have up to 7 harmful toxins in them (DBP, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, and xylene)? Some brands have only 2, and a few are free of toxins. I think it might be a good idea if we shared polishes we know are extremely harmful, those that are toxin-free, and those in between. Anybody aware of this problem and have anything to share?

Feb 20, 2016

Sabrina K.

I'm not really scared of toxins in nail polish and must admit that I don't really know how many there is in most of the brands I use!
But I do know that Zoya is free of everything - and on top of that it is one of my favorite polish brands! So if toxins is something you are very concerned about Zoya might be something to look into :)

Feb 20, 2016

Chris M.

Thank you, Sabrina. I know most of you young girls don't worry about toxins, but I do. I try to buy paraben-free skin care and cosmetics, and use only mineral sunscreen - zinc - as opposed to the toxic chemicals in sunscreen such as avobenzone and oxybenzone (there are many more). And most of the nail polishes are not cruelty-free! As we age (and start losing out memories & all- hahahahaha!) we start researching healthier choices in anti-aging. You'd be surprised at the research on some of these chemicals and what they can do after years of use. I am aware of Zoya and it is a good choice. It is 5 Free and cruelty-free.

Feb 21, 2016

Viva D.

I totally agree! Although I am a young person, I have researched in and out what makeup brand use as ingredients, and how they affect our bodies. Making the switch to ACTUALLY organic and natural/cruelty free has been challenging but very rewarding :)

Feb 21, 2016

Bonnie R.

Zoya is my favorite brand of nail polish. It wears really well on my natural nails. I too try to avoid substances that may be toxic. Better safe than sorry.

Feb 21, 2016

Chris M.

I'm happy to list more names and websites with lists, if anyone's interested...?

Feb 22, 2016

Tina K.

I use Julep nail products now. They're 5 free and my nails seem healthier while using them than when I'm not. I also find their formulas don't make me feel like I'm suffocating through my nails. (I know. I'm weird.)

Feb 22, 2016

Deborah S.

Hi Chris, if you could please list some products that would be great. :) I wouldn't really go a lot out of my way to avoid toxins in nail polish but if I had the choice between two that I like anyway I'd always avoid the one with toxins, so it would be really helpful to get a bit of an idea about the topic, thank you :)

Feb 23, 2016

Swati K.

Ya chris , please list em
Would be happy to get tht information here rather thn searching on net.
And one more question I had is tht if we apply a good brand base coat and thn apply any random nailpolish on it ,would it still affect the nails??

Feb 23, 2016

Chris M.

I sure will! I'll do that later tonight...

Feb 23, 2016

Chris M.

@Swati - it's the fumes as well as the contact, I believe. I try to stay clean. I'll post a little later...

Feb 23, 2016

Swati K.

Owwwww ok. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻thanks.  😊

Feb 23, 2016

Chris M.

3 Free:
OPI, Essie, Wet 'n' Wild, American Apparel, Sally Hansen

5 Free:
Jenna Hipp, Obsessive Compulsive, RGB, Ginger & Liz, Julep, Butter, Deborah Lippmann, Pacifica, Tenoverten, Zoya, Cote, Priti, Chanel, Kure, Vapour Organic, Sheswai, Honeybee, Suncoat, La Couleur Couture, Jinsoon, NCLA, Acquarella, Mineral Fusion, Sante, Ella & Mila, Keeki,, Sonia Kashuk, Smith & Cult, Scotch, Julisa, Scout, Pacifica, LVX, Dior, Givenchy, NCLA, Spa Ritual, lacc...the list goes on and on...
Many of these contain TPHP (look it up!)

7 Free:
Butter London Patent Shine 10x

I will post a couple of websites, if I can, that lists many, many more, as well as those that are also cruelty-free. Please note that over time, things may change or even be mis-reported. I'm only copying what I've read. You can do your own research to confirm...look at labels, read the ingredients.
You can always Google "Toxin-Free Nail Polishes" or research your own preferred brand.

Avoid:
Dibutyl Phthalates, Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Parabens, Xylene.

If anyone else has any brands to contribute, this is the place to list them!

Feb 23, 2016

Chris M.

Http://lacenruffles.com/2015/03/02/5-free-3-free-water-based-natural-toxin-free-nail-polish-brands-list/

http://elephant-room.org/vegan-nailpolish/

dramaqueennails.blog
spot.com has a really good list of "Cruelty Free Brands", "The Grey Area", and "Don't Do It" brands to be aware of (I couldn't post the web address).

Feb 23, 2016

Deborah S.

Thank you, that's very informative. I had a look at the nail polishes you listed and am happy to see that essie at least is one of the ones that aren't too bad. :) I will have to save the links for a later time when I've got a bit more time on my hands but I'll definitely have a proper look at them :)

Feb 24, 2016

Chris M.

Glad to help!

Feb 24, 2016

Swati K.

Thanks Chris. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😊