Q: Is nail polish toxic?
A: Nail paints are toxic due to their chemical composition which includes formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate which can cause severe damage to health. Most nail paints have these chemicals in varying proportions, especially the cheaper variety. These chemicals can leach into your body and damage various organs of our body over time.
Q: Can nail polish give you cancer?
A: The chemicals present in nail paints are carcinogenic; however, the main reason for concern apart from the toxic chemicals is exposure to UV lights. Gel nail paints require drying with the help of UV lights. Constant exposure to this light could lead to skin irritation and skin cancer.
Q: What is the purpose of formaldehyde in nail polish?
A: This chemical is used for hardening the nail paints after it has been applied. Studies show that this chemical has a tendency to cause cancer. Due to its disinfectant properties it also used for sterilization of manicure tools to prevent bacterial contamination.
Q: What are the chemicals in nail polish?
A: Most nail paints on the market contain varying proportions of formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, camphor and other chemicals. These chemicals are known to be toxic and harmful, if used repeatedly.
