WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY 10 HOURS AFTER YOU APPLY NAIL POLISH

WHAT EXACTLY IS TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE?

Triphenyl phosphate (TPHP) is an undesirable ingredient in that it is known to disrupt humans’ endocrine system, the system that controls our hormones. Head researcher, Dr. Heather Stapleton stated “There is growing evidence suggesting that TPHP may affect hormone regulation, metabolism, reproduction and development”.

This is especially worrying considering the amount of young girl who are putting themselves at risk of absorbing this chemical, as healthy hormone development is essential to their growth.

However TPHP should be a worry for anyone at risk of being exposed to it. It has also shown to be:

– Neurotoxin (developmental effects)
– Endocrine Toxin
– Reproductive Toxin
– Skin irritant and allergies

OTHER DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS WE KNOW ARE FOUND WITHIN NAIL VARNISHES INCLUDE:

-Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a carcinogen that dissolves in water and in air meaning it is easily ingested. It gives nail varnish it’s pungent smell. It also produces symptoms such as a scratchy throat, asthma, and difficulty breathing. If you have a chronic illness you are more at risk from poisoning from formaldehyde.

Toluene

Is known to impair development in children, some scientists even found traces of this in breast milk, and can also be a skin irritant.

– Dibutyl Phthalate

Often swaped  instead of TPHP, but it’s actually no better for your health. It holds similar health risks such as hormonal disruption and disruptions to the reproductive system.

Alternatives to Nail Polish

Thankfully there are alternatives to toxic nail varnishes, here are some other non-harmful options:
1. Honeybee Gardens produce a range of all natural nail varnishes which contain absolutely no traces of dangerous chemicals or carcinogens whatsoever.

2. Acquarella has a selection of over 50 nail polish colors, which are all water-based, and don’t contain any formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, mercury, or wheat products.

3. SpaRitual is a toxin-free nail varnish brand, and is also vegan.

4. Peacekeeper Cause-Metics has a selection of nail polishes that are infused with argan oil, as well as being toxin-free.

 

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