Manicure and pedicure products are designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize hands and feet. They may contain a large variety of ingredients, and many products have multiple functions and may fall into more than one category. The following are some common ingredients found in nail care products:

Positive ingredients:

• Safflower Seed Oil: This ingredient is commonly found in specialized manicure lotions and is used to moisturize and condition the skin.

• Adipic Acid: This organic compound is part of the actual nail polish used in the wraps to ensure that your wraps stay on as long as possible. This is also used to enhance texture.

• Butyle Acrtate: This is used in the nail polish itself as a solvent. It helps to make the wraps uniform and gorgeous.

• Minerals, honey, and herbal extracts: These ingredients are often added to soaks to condition the skin.

Negative ingredients:

• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): This ingredient has been used most commonly in nail polishes and some other products. It has been linked to reproductive and developmental problems in animal studies.

• Toluene sulfonamide/formaldehyde resin (TSFR): This ingredient is used in some nail polishes to make the coating tough and resilient. There is evidence that some people may become allergic to TSFR.

• Formaldehyde: This ingredient can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction. It is found in some nail hardeners and nail polishes.

It is important to use nail products safely, following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements. Cosmetic nail care products must include any instructions or warnings needed to use them safely. Cosmetics sold on a retail basis to consumers, such as in stores or online, must also bear a list of ingredients, with the names of the ingredients listed in descending order of predominance.