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As we all know, it’s not advisable to use nail polish too often. Your nails will begin to dry out and start to yellow.
However, it has turned out that this type of cosmetic can cause much more serious damage to your health.
We don’t want you to give up nail polish entirely. Instead, we offer you a list of negative effects.
What is most dangerous to your health?
The danger of nail polish lies in its toxicity. Some modern nail care cosmetic products contain these components, which can seriously harm your health:
Toluene – a solvent that gives nails a smooth finish and preserves pigment. Toluene can affect the central nervous system and cause reproductive disorders. Headaches, weakness, fainting and nausea are just some of the likely consequences of using nail polish.
Formaldehyde – a colorless gas that helps increase the longevity of the polish. If you suffer from allergies, contact with formaldehyde can cause dermatitis and possible chemical burns. In more severe cases it can cause heart rhythm disorders, seizures and cancer.
Dibutyl phthalate is used for fragrance. The presence of this dangerous ingredient can cause endocrine disorders, gynecological diseases and respiratory illnesses.
Scientists conducted a study with a group of 24 women. 6 hours after painting their nails most participants showed increased levels of diphenyl phosphate – a derivative of triphenyl phosphate that is formed during the process of metabolism.
10 hours after the start of the experiment, diphenyl phosphate levels in the bodies of all participants had risen to 7 times the normal level. These results are truly alarming !!!
How to choose the right nail polish that doesn’t harm your health?
Some packaging and bottles of nail polish have special labeling:
„5-Free“ means that the product does not contain formaldehyde, its derivative resins (formaldehyde resins), toluene, dibutyl phthalates or camphor.
„3-Free“ means that the polish does not contain the three harmful ingredients: formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene.
Before buying nail polish, first pay attention to the ingredients and remember – your health is in your hands!
