Nail products can contain a variety of ingredients, some of which can be harmful to human health. Here are some details on the positive and negative aspects of nail products, as well as information on ingredients and materials:

Positive aspects:

• Some nail products, such as the SNS dip powder system, are designed to promote healthy nail growth and resilience by including vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A and E, calcium, and zinc.
• Many nail products are vegan, non-allergenic, and not tested on animals.

Negative aspects:

• Many nail products contain harmful chemicals, such as the "toxic trio" of formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (DPB), which can cause allergic reactions, damage to the reproductive system, hormonal dysfunction, birth defects, and other negative implications on the body.
• People who work in nail salons are particularly at risk of exposure to these chemicals on a daily basis.

Ingredients and materials:

• Common solvents in nail products include ethyl alcohol, acetone, and N-butyl acetate.
• Plasticizers like dibutyl phthalate can make the product pliable and soft.
• Other harmful ingredients include toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin, methacrylates, and acetonitrile.
• Some nail products also contain harmful chemicals like carcinogens and developmental and reproductive toxins.

It is important to read the ingredient list on nail products and use them safely, following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements. If you have a reaction to a nail product, it is important to report it to the FDA.