Nail Polish Revolution ***REPOST

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You see them everywhere, O.P.I, Essie, China Glaze and hundreds more. We're talking nail polish. One of civilizations first beauty products. Dating back to 3000 B.C. early nail polish ingredients consisted of beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, and vegetable dyes (Found here). The industry is growing and more people want manicures and polishes that last. In 2012 alone the nail industry raked in $7.47 billion (Nails Magazine). Women and men across the globe spend upwards from $12 to $50 per manicure (Angie's List), and pay a very hefty risk as well.


You know the smell and could pick it out of the atmosphere in Grand Central Station. 
The problem is what is behind the smell.

Many nail polish brands contain a toxic mix of chemicals that not only risk reproductive and endocrine health, but can cause damage to the central nervous system. These chemicals include, but are not limited to:

• Toulene: A chemical found in gasoline with known links to reproductive health damage and central nervous system damage.
• Fromaldehyde: One of the most infamous carcinogens, leading to respiratory and cardiac problems.
• Dibutyl phthalate: Banned in Europe, it is linked to damage to the endocrine system. 

(Research conducted at Duke University).

But are there organic alternatives?
 I'm here to tell you. YES. You can still have glamorous nails and at no cost to your reproductive or nervous system health. 

My top three natural nail polishes are;

• Scotch Naturals (my personal favorite, this is an amazing product.)
• Acquarella (they make non-toxic remover too!)
• Honeybee Gardens (comes off with either rubbing alcohol or the all natural remover.)

I directly linked to the company website, however, most are also available on Amazon too.

It's safe to say that limiting exposure to harsh chemicals like carcinogens is the best bet.
Most nail salons are more than happy to manicure your nails and paint them with polish that you bring from home. I have done it plenty of times! 

-Jillian