Fingertips nail salon product details, positive, negative, ingredients or materials can be found in various sources. Here are some key points from the search results:
- Nail polish brands like OPI and Sally Hansen are "3-free," meaning they do not contain toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB, but they still have other ingredients that may not be safe.
- The EWG Skin Deep Cosmetic database gives Sally Hansen a score of 8, which is in the highly hazardous category.
- Revlon has a score of 3 and 6, which is in the moderately hazardous category.
- Some non-toxic nail polish brands are "10-free" or "12-free," meaning they are free of 10 or 12 of the most harmful leading polish ingredients.
- Artificial nail products can contain hazardous chemicals like acetone, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, butyrolactone, butyl acetate, phenyl bis (2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl) -phosphine oxide, polymethyl methacrylate, polyurethane acrylate oligomer, and titanium dioxide.
- Acetone is a monomer that reacts on contact with the skin causing sensitization very quickly, so it is important to avoid applying it to the nail shaft.
- Nail salon workers are at an increased risk for many harmful exposures.
- Nail product information is available on packaging or in printed materials delivered with the product.
- Developing a comprehensive and accurate list of nail product chemical ingredients is not feasible, but a listing of chemicals and chemical categories that are most commonly reported in current nail salon products has been developed.
- Nail cosmetics can cause allergies and irritations.
- Artificial nails can cause contact dermatitis, childhood injuries, and onycholysis.
In summary, nail salon products can contain hazardous chemicals that may cause allergies, irritations, and other harmful effects. It is important to read the product information and avoid using products with harmful ingredients.