Why you should think twice before using nail polish!? (Chemical dangers of nail polish)

Millions of girls and women around the world use nail polish of different colors for all occasions to decorate their nails and perfect their appearance. Have you ever wondered what these products contain and what are their risks?

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. Nail polish originated in China and dates back to 3000 BC, The idea of decorating and coloring came to Europe at the beginning of the 19th century, and nail polish manufacturers began to spread from France and became popular all over the world.

• Dangers of nail polish:
  
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  Researchers have warned a number of women who prefer to use permanent gel nail polish, which lasts for long periods may cause nail clacking as well as peeling, cracking and fragility and it hides the incidence of nail diseases. nail polish coating can have negative health effects, Some of the ingredients used in nail polish have been linked to skin cancer, heart problems, reproductive abnormalities, thyroid disorders and allergies.
  
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The toxic trio chemical components in nail polish:

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1- Toluene (C6H5-CH3):

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• Toluene is an organic solvent. Colorless and special odor, chemically used as an alternative to toxic gasoline added to the fuel, toluene also enters the manufacture of many tinctures and perfumes. In some countries, health regulations require that manufacturers reduce the amount of toluene in the air that workers breathe. Increased exposure to toluene damages the skin of the skin, eyes and central nervous system, and the exposure of the mother to Toluene may cause birth defects and developmental disorders in the child.
• Deaths occur every year for people who have voluntarily inhaled toluene in order to feel drunk because it causes severe damage to brain cells.

2- Formaldehyde ( CH2O ):

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• Formaldehyde is a chemical substance added to strengthen nails and has a known carcinogenic effect. It is also used in air fresheners.

3- DBP:

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• A toxic chemical substance prevents nail polish from drying out, researchers say that this substance caused congenital malformations in experimental animals.

Analyzes have shown that at least one of these toxins is found in nail polish companies that claim their products are free of toxins.
To protect yourself from these dangers, you should not over-apply nail polish. Care should be taken to keep the nails comfortable from time to time by avoiding painting, so that it looks healthy and noticeable.

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