Nail lacquer is a type of nail polish that is applied to the nails to add color and shine. Here are some details about nail lacquer, including positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials:
Positive aspects:
- OPI nail polishes are "9-free," meaning that their formulas do not contain certain toxic chemicals such as dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, and toluene.
- Some non-toxic nail polish brands, such as Zoya and Suncoat, are free of harsh chemicals and may even contain nutrients to help improve the overall health of nails.
Negative aspects:
- Some nail products contain potentially harmful ingredients, such as toluene sulfonamide/formaldehyde resin (TSFR), which can cause allergic reactions in some people.
- Some nail polishes, such as Sally Hansen and Revlon, contain ingredients that are considered toxic and may lead to allergies.
Ingredients or materials:
- The key ingredients in OPI nail polish include solvents, film formers, plasticizers, UV absorbers/stabilizers, and colorants.
- The plasticizer in OPI nail polish and base coat used instead of dibutyl phthalate is trimethylpentanediyl dibenzoate.
- Suncoat nail polish contains ingredients such as acrylate copolymer, styrene-acrylate copolymer, and pigments.
- Ciclopirox topical solution, 8% (nail lacquer), is a prescription drug used to treat fungal infections of the nails.
It is important to use nail products safely by following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements. Additionally, it is recommended to choose non-toxic nail polish brands that are free of harsh chemicals to reduce the risk of potential health concerns.
