Nail Polish Finding a Non Toxic Option

Nail Polish has been on my wish list to change in my home.  With girls in this house, and it being summer time, who doesn't want to have pretty painted toes to wear in summer sandals.  

BUT I know the chemical in nail Polish can't be good, the smell alone makes my head hurt, but I still use it? What? Why?

Problems with Nail Polish

Nail polishes often include:

Toulene– A chemical known to cause reproductive harm and dizziness. It is also found in gasoline and the CDC warns that it can cause central nervous system problems.

Formaldehyde– This known carcinogen is found in many nail polishes. It is also used to preserve dead things and when used in lab preparations, there are strict warnings to avoid inhalation or skin contact.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) -This chemical is banned in Europe and is known to cause reproductive problems, especially in boys. The Environmental working group classifies this chemical as the highest danger level and warns that it can cause organ problems and endocrine disruption.

Assorted other toxic chemicals.

Nail polish removers are equally problematic and the fumes are especially harmful.

So I plan to check out a few different Non Toxic options in hopes it will be a better choice for my family.  I thought I would share what I have found so far in the "non toxic" categories. Look for our future reviews as we try them out...

Honeybee Gardens carries a line of natural nail polish in a wide variety of colors. These are actually water-based (so they remove effortlessly with your standard rubbing alcohol).

Acquarella has a selection of over 50+ nail polish colors. These are all water-based, and don’t contain any formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, mercury, or wheat products.

SpaRitual is a toxin-free brand of nail lacquers and nail care essentials are vegan and formulated without DBP, toulene, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde resin.