Nail products can contain a variety of ingredients, some of which may be harmful to health. Here are some details on positive and negative aspects of nail products, as well as ingredients or materials:
Positive aspects:
- Some nail polishes are marketed as "non-toxic" or "natural" and do not contain certain harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, or dibutyl phthalate.
- Some nail polishes are "7-free" or "10-free," meaning they do not contain additional harmful chemicals.
- Some nail polishes are water-based, making them free of Toluene, Camphor, and 5 other harmful chemicals.
Negative aspects:
- Some nail products can catch fire easily, so they should not be exposed to flames or heat sources.
- Some nail products can injure the eyes, so exposure should be avoided.
- Some nail products should only be used in areas with good air circulation.
- Some ingredients in nail products can be harmful if swallowed, so these products should never be consumed by any person or pet.
- Some nail polishes contain chemicals that can potentially cause health issues and irritation if inhaled in large quantities.
Ingredients or materials:
- OPI Nail Polish does not contain the toxic trio (toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB), but it has other ingredients.
- OPI nail polishes are "9-free," meaning their formulas do not contain certain toxic chemicals.
- Solvents, film formers, plasticizers, UV absorbers/stabilizers, and colorants are key nail polish ingredients.
- Some nail products contain formaldehyde, which can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
- Some nail products contain acrylics, which can cause allergic reactions.
