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As we all know, it’s not advisable to use nail polish too often. Your nails will start to dry out and begin to yellow. However, it has been shown 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.
The danger of painting nails lies in its toxicity. Some modern nail care cosmetic products contain these components, which can seriously harm your health:
Health hazards
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 serious 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 diseases.
Scientists conducted a study with a group of 24 women. Six hours after painting their nails the majority of participants showed increased levels of diphenyl phosphate – a derivative of triphenyl phosphate, which is formed during metabolism. Ten hours after the start of the experiment the levels of diphenyl phosphate in the bodies of all participants increased to 7 times the norm. These results are truly alarming !!!
How to choose the right nail polish?
Some packaging and nail polish bottles have special labeling:
” 5-Free ” means that the product does not contain formaldehyde, its derivative resins (formaldehyde resins), toluene, dibutyl phthalate 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!
