It’s in the nail polish

Whether it’s classic red or bright pink – painted nails are all the rage. But what is actually in these colorful paints? We have researched for you.

Especially in summer we women love brightly painted nails. It just makes us feel a bit more attractive. It is not without reason that almost 62 percent of all women in Germany use nail polish occasionally or regularly. But when it comes to paint, there are a few things we should know. Because the small bottles with their colored contents are not only good for our nails and our health. Many nail polishes contain harmful ingredients that can trigger allergies and, in the worst case, even cause cancer.
But who thinks of their freshly painted nails when they have a rash on their face. And yet they could be the trigger for such an allergic reaction. After all, the face and hands often come into contact with each other and this means that potentially questionable substances get onto our facial skin.

In order to produce paints that are as gentle as possible, many cosmetic brands have now concentrated on the “3-Free” formula. It guarantees that the three most toxic ingredients formaldehyde, dibutyl and methylbenzene are not used. In case of intolerance, the latter can lead to tiredness and confusion. Larger amounts of the substance cause nerve, kidney or liver damage. Formaldehyde, in turn, can irritate the skin and cause allergies. We have to reckon with drowsiness, nausea and headaches with all three ingredients.
Pregnant women in particular should pay attention to the small print when buying varnish and, at best, choose an ecological variant .

Above all, this contains no toxic substances, was mostly produced without animal testing and without animal material and does not contain harmful dyes. The important properties of a good nail polish – shine, long-lasting hold and color vibrancy – are of course also part of the gentle alternative program. Although they are usually a bit more expensive than normal paints, we think this investment is definitely worth it.

Crystal Waston MD

Crystal Waston has a degree in Cross Media Production and Publishing. At vital.de she gives everyday tips and deals with topics related to women's health, sport, and nutrition.

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