Monday, August 2, 2010

Healthier Nail Polish

Conventional nail polishes contain about around 70%, of chemical solvents such as toluene, acetates and alcohol, which seep into the air we breath once applied. Some 'natural' nail polishes still contain chemicals that are not that great for our health and planet. While, the following nail polishes might not be 100% healthy approved, they are free of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, & formaldehyde.

Zoya Nail PolishZoya nail polish is formaldehyde, toluene, DBP and camphor-free. With 300+ vegan polishes, you will have no problem finding your perfect shade. It was also named by Women's Health Magazine "longest lasting polish".

SpaRitual Nail LacquerSpaRitual nail lacquers are DBP, formaldehyde and toluene-free with no synthetic dyes, parabens or petrochemicals. They also come in eco-friendly packaging.

Acquarella Nail PolishAcquarella is a non-toxic, water-based alternative to conventional polishes with more than 20 colors. No formaldehyde, phthalates or chemical solvents and absolutely no animal byproducts!

Happy Monday...Twinkle Toes ;)

19 Fabulous People:

  1. well that's a good idea!

    *trenutno ti šaljem pozdrave iz LA-a! :)
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  2. Great,thanks for the tips
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  3. haha, cute! I hope these don't smell awful either.
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  4. I love Zoya polishes- they have SO many colors!
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  5. Isn't it SO creepy to think that some products contain formaldehyde? Yikes! Thanks for the tips. I am going to have to check out this.
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  6. excellent..didn't even know about these brands.
    naina
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  7. this is awesome. have never heard of them, but have been very concerned about my nails since removing polish from nail debacle 2010 a week ago and just letting them breathe ever since.

    thanks!!

    xoxo,
    carrie
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  8. ps- following you on twitter! save me iva!
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  9. Iva! You are so my health guru. I was just thinking about getting new nail polish. Good thing I came here first! Also, I bought a new vacuum over the weekend. I totally kept all your tips in mind!
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  10. Wow! Thanks for these... I've never even heard of some of these brands.

    Melanie@UnravelledThreads
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  11. Thanks for this post, very informational :) xoxo
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  12. I need to keep a look-out for these ... Canada doesn't get too many brands but I think I might have seen Zoya once or twice! Hope you've had an amazing weekend Iva :)
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  13. LOVE getting your tips Iva!
    oxoxo
    Denalee
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  14. I never even thought about what was in my nail polish! Thanks for the tips.
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  15. The other day I purchased a top coat from OPI. I was so surprised to see it had 'Formaldehyde Free' written on it. I had no idea nail polish even had formaldehyde in it! I now think twice about what I buy!

    x Jasmine
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  16. I love Zoya, especially their matte line! Too bad they have limited stocks here in the Philippines
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