M Nails & Spa provides organic and herbal spa products which ingredients are 100% naturally derived, with no Phthalates/No GMO. However, it is important to note that many nail products contain chemicals that can be hazardous to workers health, including those who work in nail salons. Here are some details on the positive and negative aspects of nail products:
Positive aspects:
- M Nails & Spa provides organic and herbal spa products which ingredients are 100% naturally derived, with no Phthalates/No GMO.
- Whenever possible, use products with the least hazardous chemicals in them.
Negative aspects:
- A growing body of medical research shows a link between the chemicals that make nail and beauty products useful and serious health problems.
- Of the 20 common nail product ingredients listed as causing health problems in the appendix of a safety brochure put out by the Environmental Protection Agency, 17 are hazardous to the respiratory tract.
- The three chemicals in nail products that are associated with the most serious health issues are dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde.
- Nail products used in salons may contain chemicals that can affect worker health, including Ethyl methacrylate (EMA), Formaldehyde, and Isopropyl acetate.
- Exposures to these chemicals can cause asthma, irritated eyes, skin, nose, and mouth, difficulty concentrating, difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, and even cancer.
- The removal process of gel nail polish can also be damaging to nails, as it involves scraping/drilling.
It is important to read product labels and SDSs and follow manufacturers instructions when using all nail salon products, including those labeled as "free" of hazardous chemicals.
