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According the the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a chemical called "dibutyl phthalate" or DBP in nail polish can cause cancer, and is a health hazard for women of childbearing age. DBP acts as a binder to improve the lasting power of nail lacquer. Phthalates are a class of industrial plasticizers that were invented in the 1930s. They are aften used in cosmetics because they make nail polish flexible. They aren't always required to be labeled on the products.

A September 2000 study by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there was DBP in every person they tested, with the highest levels detected in women aged 20 and 40, and women of childbearing age having the highest by exposure to dibutyl phthalate through cosmetics

Acrylic nails may also be contain health hazard chemicals. Chemicals used to glue on acrylic nails are toxic. Ethyl methacrylate, most commonly used on acrylic nails, is an eye and skin irritant. Inhaling it may cause headaches, dizziness and nausea. It can also cause asthma and allergic reactions. It have been found to harbor bacteria, fungi and viruses. It may also create allergic reactions. Nails are porous and when chemical come in contact with them can be absorb through the nail bed into your bloodstream.

Why not use safe and chemical free nail care products and cuticle treatment for your health? It is safer and you will avoid health problems. Most organic nail care are made of jojoba, sesame, and grape seed oils, vitamin E, aloe vera and other organic ingredients. Shop wisely and care for your health. Check recommended organic products for nail care products without the chemical dibutyl phthalate on this website.