There are a variety of manicure and pedicure products available, which may contain different ingredients. Some products are designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize hands and feet, while others are formulated to moisturize and soothe skin. Pedicure products are often formulated with coarser grit than comparable manicure products due to the tougher skin on the feet. Some products may have multiple functions and fall into more than one category.
However, it is important to note that some nail products such as polishes, strengtheners, removers, and artificial nail liquids may contain hazardous ingredients that can be harmful to health. Examples of hazardous ingredients include formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) . Exposure to these chemicals can occur through inhalation, contact, or ingestion. To reduce exposure to hazardous products, nail salons can purchase alternative products and use appropriate ventilation. Additionally, single-use tools should be used once and discarded or given to the client for personal use, while multi-use tools must be cleaned and disinfected after each client.
Buff & File Nail Bar offers non-toxic polishes that are formulated without the most harmful ingredients found in nail products, such as formaldehyde, DBP, toluene, formaldehyde resin, and camphor. They also offer gel manicures that can keep nails perfectly polished for up to two weeks, as well as facial and body waxing, lash and brow tinting, and facials.
