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Dangers of Nail Polish in our Health and Its Natural Substitute

The vast majority of almost every women is to have a clean and painted nails. But, majority of them ignore the chemical components that are toxic and can cause serious damage to the body. Maybe it look pleasant in the eye but we didn’t know it can cause disease and put your health in danger.
A latest study has found that many of the most popular nail polish brands are far more harmful than they appear.
The researchers tested 32 women who painted their nails to detect signs of chemical toxins in their body. They found an amount of toxins in their body in each of them. 
The results indicated that 100{3efea5a1c38c5a3a0ba1e6052aa9a55e4fe7e62517a36668a90b8ced99f2a2aa} of the contributors showed signs of triphenyl phosphateonly ten hours after applying nail polish.
In a follow-up study, the same researchers tested ten different nail polishes and found that eight of them contained this chemical. Moreover, two of the nail polishes that tested positive for triphenyl phosphate did not indicate on the label containing this chemical compound. This could mean that up to twenty percent of the nail polishes that are sale in the market contain a dangerous chemical that does not appear in its list of ingredients.
What is triphenyl phosphate?
One of the main concerns about triphenylphosphate is that it disturbs the endocrine system of humans. It can affect the hormone regulation, reproduction, metabolism and growth.
This is particularly risky for girls who use nail polish frequently, since healthy hormonal development is a necessary part of their growth. However, triphenyl phosphate poses a serious risk to the health of anyone who used and exposed to it.
It is also known to be: 
  • Reproductive Toxin 
  • Irritant to skin 
  • Neurotoxin 
  • Endocrine toxin 
  • Allergen 
Other Dangerous Nail Polish Compounds
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is known carcinogen that can liquefy in water and air. Exposure to this chemical can also produce symptoms such as clinging, shortness of breath and asthma. Those with chronic diseases are especially vulnerable to formaldehyde poisoning.

Toluene
This chemical is well-known to prevent development and growth in children, though, some scientists found traces of it in breast milk. In addition, it can be irritating to the skin when you expose from it.
Natural substitutes to nail polish
Luckily, there are some companies that have decided to create natural alternatives that eradicate the risks of suffering from allergies, hormonal disorders and specially cancer.
1. Honeybee Gardens
It has a line of natural nail polish with a wide variety of colors. This are made of water and contain completely no trace of dangerous chemicals and poisoning chemicals.
2. Acquarella
It has a selection of more than fifty colors of nail varnish. All water-based and without formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate or mercury.
3. SpaRitual
It is a brand of nail polish free of toxins and is also vegan.
4. Peacekeeper Cause-Metics
It also has some enamels based on argon oil and free of toxins. It can also moisturize your nail with no side effect. 
It is true that painted nails look very nice, but is it really worth taking such risks?
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