WHAT IS NAIL POLISH??
NAIL POLISH
Nail
polish is a lacquer that can be used on fingernails and toenails. It is very
common for young girls to “paint their fingernails.” It come from a various
color and design that can suit one’s
CHEMICALS INGREDIENT IN NAIL POLISH
It may
look beautiful as you applied some nail polish to your nails, but did you know
there are some chemical ingredients that are harmful for our health is in the
nail polish???
Nail
polish, polish removers and artificial nail products contain a host of toxic
chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer, reproductive harm, asthma and
other negative health effects. These
chemicals ingredients may include formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP),
for dyes and pigments representative compounds include chromium
oxide greens, chromium hydroxide, ferric
ferrocyanide, stannic oxide, titanium
dioxide, iron oxide, carmine,
ultramarine,
and manganese violet, for the glittery or shimmer
look can be conferred by mica, bismuth oxychloride, natural pearls, and
aluminum powder and many other chemicals. In this topic, we will discuss
about 4 scary ingredients in the nail polish which are formaldehyde,
toluene, acetone and dibutyl
phthalate (DBP).
FORMALDEHYDE
Formaldehyde
is found in some nail products such as nail hardener. Formaldehyde is typically used as a preservative, a sterilizer, and to
embalm bodies. It’s also used in particle board and plywood because of
its adhesive properties. Formaldehyde is considered as human carcinogen by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer. It is also an irritant to the
eyes, nose and throat, and can lead to skin irritation and an allergic rash
called dermatitis.
TOLUENE
Toluene
helps suspend the color and form a smooth finish across the nail and it
is also included in gasoline as an
octane booster, and is also used as a raw material to create TNT. Toluene
has been known to affects the central nervous system and can cause headaches,
dizziness and fatigue. Toluene is a possible reproductive and developmental
toxin.
DIBUTYL
PHTHALATE (DBP)
Dibutyl
phthalate (DBP) adds flexibility and a moisturizing sheen, and helps dissolve
other cosmetic ingredients. While DBP is not believed to be a
carcinogen, it has been linked to reproductive issues if the mother is exposed to it
while pregnant it may affect the feminizing effects in baby boys.
ACETONE
Ethyl
acetate and butyl acetate are acetones often used as solvents in nail polishes.
Ethyl acetate and butyl acetate are used in nail polishes because they help the
polish harden and dry quickly. It is believed that prolonged exposure
to the fumes of these chemicals can lead to problems with the heart, lungs and
liver.
SIDE
EFFECT WHEN APPLYING NAIL POLISH TO YOUR NAIL
It
can peel your nails or oil and proteins and this may make your nails seem more
dull and fragile.
Redness/burning
of treated skin or changes in shape/color of nail may occur.
For conclusion, the natural beauty looks the best. It is safer, cheaper and many benefits rather than artificial ones. Why do we have to harm our body to look pretty???
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