The history of nail polish begins around the 17th and 18th centuries. Portraits painted during this the time period depict nails having a polished shine. Cutex created the first modern nail polish in the early 1900s after car paint was created. Traditional nail polish can be harmful; toxic ingredients can damage nails and the “toxic trio” (toluene, xylene, and formaldehyde) are linked to cancer. Formaldehyde is also particularly dangerous for those who have asthma; fumes can cause asthma attacks. Water-based nail polishes are an eco-friendly, healthier alternative. These nail polishes use acrylic polymer compounds and pigments similar to those used to create watercolors. Before deciding to switch to water-based nail polish, here is some information to consider. Most companies recommend wearing this type of polish for no more than seven days, any longer and the polish becomes difficult to remove. To get the best results possible always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, not all are identical. With any manicure it is best to start with clean and dry nails, some brands suggest using a base coat before proceeding, where as other brands, such as Sun Coat, do not. Apply two or three thin coats of the desired polish color, allowing a dry time of 60 seconds between each coat, and finish with a clear top coat. Avoid soaking nails in hot water for at least four hours after they have dried, although they appear dry the under coats are still curing. To remove the nail polish there are eco-friendly removers, however when it comes to eco-friendly products more patience and time will be necessary. It is possible to remove water-based nail polish without a remover product; soak nails for two to three minutes then gently scrape the polish from the nails. Places where you can find water-based nail polish: - Suncoat Products - Honeybee Gardens - Acquarella |
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