There is a lot of information available about nail products, including their ingredients, safety, and potential negative effects. Here are some key points from the search results:
Ingredients or materials:
- Nail enamels (varnish/polish), nail enamel removers, cuticle removers, and artificial nails are all types of nail cosmetics.
- Nail enamel components include nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, solvents, colorants, and pearlisers.
- Some nail products contain harmful substances such as toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin and methacrylates.
- Some nail hardeners and nail polishes may contain formaldehyde, which can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
- Some ingredients can be harmful if swallowed, so these products should never be consumed by any person or pet.
Positive:
- There are non-toxic nail polish brands available that are free of harmful ingredients.
- Some nail products can be used to improve the appearance of cosmetically disfigured nails.
Negative:
- Nail cosmetics can cause sensitization and allergic reactions.
- Some nail products can catch fire easily, so they should not be exposed to flames or heat sources.
- Some nail products can injure your eyes, so you should avoid this exposure.
- Some nail products should only be used in areas with good air circulation (ventilation) .
- Nail varnish used as a barrier against nickel allergy can also cause sensitization.
- Excessive use of nail enamel removers and cuticle removers can cause nail dryness and brittleness.
- Nail hardeners and acrylics, used in some artificial nails and sometimes in nail polishes, can cause allergic reactions.
Overall, it is important to be aware of the ingredients in nail products and to use them safely to avoid negative effects.