Natural Nail Polishes - the Healthier Alternative
Breathable organic nail polishes avoid most harmful ingredients. Modern, sustainable polishes are free from phthalates, formaldehyde, camphor, toluene, silicones, or xylenes. With great colors, they are easy and precise to apply and have made huge progress in terms of durability. Not quite as long-lasting as conventional nail polishes yet, but 100% better for our health and the environment. Healthy and beautiful nails with natural polishes and stunning colors.
Nail Polish Without Harmful Substances
A subtle soft pink or expressive bright colors: painted nails are a must for many women. Conventional nail polishes contain environmentally harmful ingredients such as solvents, synthetic resins, plasticizers, formaldehyde, alcohol, and other harmful chemicals. The problem with these substances is that they enter our bodies through the nails and cuticles. These substances are not only hazardous to health but also burden the environment. Reason enough to switch to organic nail polish, and fortunately, there are now plenty of alternatives. Nail polish brands without harmful substances give you beautiful nails without toxic chemicals – and with a clear conscience.
Free Nail Polish: 5-Free, 7-Free, 12-Free
Nail polishes without harmful substances are not only sustainable but also protect your health from potentially harmful effects. Almost all conventional nail polishes contain toxic harmful substances that can be very dangerous. Residues often enter the epidermis through the nail bed, then into the body and bloodstream. According to studies, this process takes only two hours after application.
In the worst case, this can have serious health consequences. Some effects can be long-lasting or even permanent: allergies, eczema, hormonal disorders, infertility, or cancer. According to a US study, nail polish ingredients and fumes can cause DNA changes and lead to infertility. A nail polish without harmful substances is free from carcinogenic nitrosamines and other harmful substances. The so-called "free polishes" are – depending on the type – more or less free from dangerous ingredients.
Differences in Nail Polish Without Harmful Substances
It is now assumed that ingredients such as formaldehyde or toluene have strong health-damaging effects. Nail polishes without harmful substances can be divided into the following categories.
- 3-free polishes: These nail polishes are made without formaldehyde, phthalates, and toluene.
- 5-free polishes: These polishes also avoid camphor, formaldehyde resin, and/or rosin.
- 7-free polishes: These products are produced without animal testing and animal ingredients. Thus, they are also vegan.
- 10-free polishes: These nail polishes without harmful substances contain no xylenes, fragrances, or parabens.
- 12-free polishes: Nail polish without phthalates, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, xylenes, parabens, silicones, AOX, benzophenones, and animal ingredients.
- 15-free polishes: Nail polish without phthalates, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, xylenes, parabens, silicones, AOX, benzophenones, ethyl tosylamide, rosin, triphenyl phosphate, and animal ingredients.
Natural Nail Polishes at Blanda Beauty
At Blanda, you will find a wide selection of nail polishes from leading natural cosmetics brands. We carry the brands Nailberry, OZN, Kia Charlotta, Le Rouge Francais, and Kure Bazaar! Happy shopping.
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