How Toxic Chemicals In Your Nail Polish Can Affect Your Health

When you think about the chemicals that you apply every day on your skin, it's only natural to be concerned. A lot of these chemicals are used in nail polish, and unfortunately some of them may cause problems or health conditions. This blog is all about the skin conditions that can result from the use of nail polish.

Your nails are not just a beauty accessory. They're also a reflection of your health. Nail products can be toxic if they contain chemicals including acrylates, formaldehyde, and toluene sulfonamide-formaldehyde resin.

Acrylates are a family of chemicals used in nail products as hardeners, adhesives, and plasticisers. They are a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Itchy red patches may develop on the hands. The rash isn't contagious, but it can be very uncomfortable.

Formaldehyde is found in nail hardeners and nail polish. It can irritate the skin when it comes into contact with it. Formaldehyde also has a pungent odor that many people find unpleasant. This can cause headaches as well as eye irritation and breathing difficulties if you inhale it while applying or removing your nail polish at home.

Toluene is used in some nail polishes to improve gloss, adhesion, strength, and flow. It is known to cause irritation, headaches, dizziness, and nausea.

The good news? The industry is changing, and clean formulas keep getting better. Here's why vegan polish is the future.

A better alternative

BarBella Co offers alternatives to traditional nail products. Every product is vegan, 10-free, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny Certified:

• Soak-Off Vegan Gel Polishes: clean, long-wear color
• Shop Best Sellers: our most-loved shades
• Nailing It, A Beginner's Guide to Nails: our instant-download guide

Where nail care, health & conscience go hand in hand!