Thanks to the increased availability of home
nail drying lamps, many of us have come to rely on gel polishes for our
nail color. Who doesn’t love beautiful nails, right? But do you know exactly
what ingredients are contained in your favorite gel polish, and what potential
health risks they may pose?
In this post, we’ll tell you about seven common chemical
ingredients that are definite no-no’s in a good gel polish.
- Dibutyl
Phthalate (DBP) is a common plasticizer and potential carcinogen (cancer-causing
agent). DBP has also been linked to birth defects in animal studies, and can
also cause malformations of embryos. Avoid, particularly if you are pregnant or
planning to have a child.
- Toluene
is a used as a solvent and has the all-to familiar (and stinky) smell of paint
thinner. You can be exposed to toluene
by breathing it in or getting it on your skin, causing skin irritation. Breathing large amounts of toluene can damage
to your nervous system may cause light-headedness and nausea. Toluene is a toxin that may also cause birth
defects and developmental problems in children of pregnant women who have had
extended exposure.
- Formaldehyde
is a commonly used chemical to preserve and embalm dead animals (and
humans). Yuck! Its vapors are also
irritating and can trigger asthma.
Formaldehyde is also known as a carcinogen for humans.
- Formaldehyde
Resin (TSFR) is a derivative of Formaldehyde, mainly used in the production
of coatings and adhesives. It is not as
toxic as Formaldehyde but can be an allergen. Better to leave it out than in,
we think.
- Camphor is
added as a covering layer for nails, but it can actually deprive them of nutrients
and cause yellow staining on your nails. When encountered in large doses, it
may also cause seizures and disorientation, much like your grandmother’s
fruitcake.
- Triphenyl
Phosphate (TPHP) is a chemical used in plastics to improve flexibility and
as a flame retardant. It’s been shown in animal and in-vitro studies that it
can be disruptive to your hormones and can potentially affect reproductive
health and lipid metabolism. Besides, do your nails really need to be fireproof
anyway?
- Xylene
causes irritations to skin, eyes, and respiratory tracts. It is toxic if
ingested or inhaled. If inhaled in large
doses, it may harm your central nervous system, resulting in headaches,
dizziness, ataxia, drowsiness, tremors, and even comas. It has other health
consequences as well, including ventricular arrhythmias, acute pulmonary edema,
respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, and reversible hepatic impairment.
Even if you don’t know what all of those mean, you can probably tell that they
are bad.
We don’t want to scare you here, but it’s important that gel
polishes are safe as well as beautiful. No manicure, no matter how gorgeous, is
worth unnecessary health risks.
Choose a natural gel polish if possible. MelodySusie
Party Queen 1-Step Gel is free from these and any other harmful
chemicals. We use water, natural resin, and natural plant paste as the main
ingredients in our formula. Be pretty, be healthy.
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Still have concerns or questions about the safety of the
nail polishes? Leave us a comment or email us: service@melodysusie.com
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