Natural and Organic Nail Polishes Benefit Health
December 23, 2010 Kyriaki (Sandy) Venetis 
Photo courtesy of Oprah.com
Wearing nail polish is a great way to bump up any look, whether you’re going for sophistication, playfulness, vintage, Goth, or anything in between. Along with more colors to choose from, there are more brands than ever before, ranging from convention to many newer healthier natural and organic-based products.
Conventional Nail Polishes
Conventional nail polishes are generally cheaper, but they are also filled with health concerns for wearers, especially those with allergies, chemical-sensitivities, pregnant women, and children.
All convention nail polishes contain a number of toxic chemicals that most notably include formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate.
Formaldehyde is used in many polishes as a nail hardner, but it’s also a known human carcinogen, according to the National Cancer Institute.