Are you obsessed with nail polish, or a nail technician who is concerned about pregnancy-safe nail polish?
Nail lacquer is what many women apply to their nails to give them a colorful, shiny finish. Still, some nail polishes are full of toxic chemicals that can affect the exposed person negatively, especially pregnant women.
Studies have shown that pregnant women who work in jobs that expose them to a lot of toxic chemicals, like hairdressers and nail technicians, are more likely to develop birth defects as a result of these exposures. (1)
Pregnant women are very concerned about what they eat and use. So it is advisable to minimise exposure to potentially dangerous toxins.
We can live a healthy life free from further complications by replacing our cosmetics with cleaner ones and avoiding chemicals such as formaldehyde, PBA, toluene, xylene, acetone, phthalates, camphor, parabens, and ethyl tosylamide.
As we mentioned earlier, it is crucial for you as a mom to start living a healthy, safe life even before you become pregnant, as this will prepare both your body and your child for pregnancy. Starting with a healthy lifestyle and avoiding exposure to potentially harmful substances, such as chemicals found in daily cosmetics and perfumes, can significantly reduce the likelihood of future complications.
Advice for better cosmetic choices:
Go for high-quality cosmetics that don’t include dangerous chemicals, and try as much as possible to use safe plant-based ingredients.
Try to avoid applying artificial fragrances directly to your skin, as some topical cosmetics (creams, nail polish, perfumes, etc.) may affect your endocrine system and are known as endocrine disruptors. (1)
Try to find products that are as natural as possible, or make your own simple, non-perfumed topical moisturisers.
Avoid anything that may contain formaldehyde, parabens, xylene, etc.
Harmful ingredients found in nail polish:
Pregnant women’s continuous exposure to harmful chemicals found in their cosmetics, such as nail polish, hair products, etc., can affect their pregnancy negatively.
Even women who have been working as hairdressers and in nail salons for a long time can develop cancer, dermatitis, and respiratory problems due to their continuous exposure to dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde resin, camphor, etc.
The following chemicals affect the body in different ways, and some are known as endocrine disruptors, which interfere with the hormonal system and produce negative effects. (1)
Formaldehyde: Recurrent exposure to formaldehyde can lead to cancer, skin rashes, and shortness of breath.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): is an endocrine disruptor with negative effects on the reproductive system. (1)
Camphor: can cause toxicity if applied to broken skin or inhaled in large amounts. (1)
Ethyl tosylamide: banned for use in many countries.
Xylene: can cause toxicity, affecting pregnant women in high doses. (1)
The good news is that many nail polish brands contain non-toxic alternatives compared to traditional ones. Some nail polish brands categorize their ingredients based on whether they avoid three, five, or more toxic ingredients in their products.
3-free: This product does not contain any of the well-known dangerous ingredients, such as formaldehyde, toluene, or dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
5-free: This product does not contain any well-known dangerous ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene, or DBP, nor does it contain formaldehyde resin or camphor.
7-free: This product does not contain any well-known dangerous ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene.
10-free: This product does not contain any well-known dangerous ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, xylene, parabens, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, or animal ingredients.
Vegan versions are available as well. Vegan products contain no animal ingredients.
Cruelty-free products are available, which means that the brand’s products are not tested on animals anywhere in the world.
Below, we will help you choose safe nail polishes for painting your nails safely:
Ella+Mila nail colors are known as seventeen chemical-free products. It is free of acetone and animal-derived ingredients. The product does not contain Bisphenol-A, Camphor, Ethyl Tosylamide, Formaldehyde,… or Xylene.
2.Zoya nail polish is known as 10 Free” as it contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde Resin, Dibutl, Toluene, Camphor, TPHP, Parabens, Xylene, Ethyl, Tosylamide, and Lead.
3. Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer: Toxic-free nail lacquer and nail care treatments in decadent formulas.
Karma Organics is free from the big three: toluene, formaldehyde, and DBP, as well as a completely organic nail polish remover derived from soy.
5.BONTIME Non-Toxic Nail Polishes:This nail liqueur is formaldehyde-free, toluene-free, DBP-free, plasticizer-free, and Pb-free.
6. Sally Hansen nail polish: is a plant based, known as the 16-free: No formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, xylene, acetone, phthalates, camphor, parabens, ethyl tosylamide, or triphenyl phosphate
As with many cosmetics, some contain toxic ingredients and others are made with safe ingredients to avoid negative effects on the body. People’s awareness of the hazardous ingredients in nail polish has led to the emergence of numerous safe brands that aim to steer clear of substances that could potentially lead to long-term issues for humans.
Our skin absorbs what we apply to our skin and nails, and the smell of their constituents can influence our body’s functioning, potentially altering our hormonal system.
Some chemicals may affect the reproductive system, and some effects have been observed in babies born to women who are continuously exposed to these chemicals. Those babies may be born with congenital heart defects and neural tube defects. (1)
Always live healthy, and try to get natural components to use at home and on your skin. Healthy living is the key to a disease-free life. A healthy mother can influence her growing children, as well as the whole family, to lead a healthy life.
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