Toxin Free (ish)

31. Does Toxin-Free Nail Polish Even Exist?


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Weekly mani-pedis are a beloved routine for so many women. That's probably why nail polish is the most requested addition to my Toxin-Free Shopping Guide. While I pretty much always have clear, untouched nails, my daughter loves a manicure. So you can thank her for her contribution to the shopping guides newest category: Nail Polish. 

Unfortunately, a completely, 100% toxin-free nail polish does not exist and it probably never will. Why? Because nail polish is paint. And paint requires certain ingredients like structure inducing polymers to make them function properly.

So while I’m never going to parade these products as 100% safe, what I can share with you are safer alternatives. Because here's the thing, I am never going to judge anyone for conscious consumption. If getting your nails done brings you joy, you should keep getting your nails done. But hopefully, by the end of this episode, you'll feel empowered to try some clean-er options.

In this episode, I discuss: 

  • Why no nail polish is 100% toxin-free
  • Specific ingredients to avoid 
  • The dangers of the UV lamps used in gel mani/pedis 
  • My recommendations for safer alternatives 


Products mentioned in episode:

  • BKIND
  • Cote (a few shades do have Benzophenone-1, so read the label)
  • Kapa Nui
  • Dry Dazzle (a cleaner gel salon option)

Check out the full list of clean-er nail polish options here.

Check out my Blog and Read the Show Notes HERE

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