Here are some details about top spa nail products, including positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials:
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Nail products sold in the United States must be safe for consumers when used according to directions on the label, or in the usual or customary way. Many nail products contain potentially harmful ingredients, but are allowed on the market because they are safe when used as directed. Some nail ingredients are harmful when swallowed, but not when used on the nails, because the nail is a barrier, which prevents absorption.
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Some nail polishes are marketed as non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals. For example, "10-free" polishes are free of 10 of the most harmful leading polish ingredients. However, it can be tough to find exact details on what this means. Some polishes exclude formaldehyde resin and camphor as well, while others can differ in the ingredients they leave out. It is important to read product labels and follow manufacturers instructions when using all nail salon products, including those labeled as "free" of hazardous chemicals. Ventilation is the best way to lower the level of chemicals in a salon.
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Some nail products and polishes contain toxic chemicals that can affect worker health. Employers and workers can take steps to protect health when working with products that contain potentially hazardous chemicals. Whenever possible, use products with the least hazardous chemicals in them. Product information is available on packaging, or in printed materials delivered with the product such as safety data sheets. It is important to choose safer products and read about the products being used.
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OPI nail polish is a conventional nail polish that contains solvents, film formers, plasticizers, UV absorbers/stabilizers, and colorants. Their nail polishes are "9-free," meaning their formulas do not contain certain toxic chemicals. The key nail polish ingredients in the OPI nail polish are ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, isopropyl alcohol, and nitrocellulose. Solvents are the carriers of the other ingredients and help the nail polish flow smoothly. There are four solvents in the OPI nail polish as well as in the nail lacquer.
In summary, it is important to use nail products safely, following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements. Some nail products contain potentially harmful ingredients, but are allowed on the market because they are safe when used as directed. Some nail polishes are marketed as non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals, but it is important to read product labels and follow manufacturers instructions. Some nail products and polishes contain toxic chemicals that can affect worker health, so it is important to choose safer products and read about the products being used. OPI nail polish is a conventional nail polish that contains solvents, film formers, plasticizers, UV absorbers/stabilizers, and colorants.
