Toxic risks from nail polish

Beauty can sometimes have a negative side, causing harm to your health, especially if you use nail polish that contains toxins.

There have been many warnings about dangerous chemicals in cosmetics such as lipstick containing excessive amounts of lead, hair dyes containing toxic substances... if swallowed, or if the toxins penetrate the skin, they can have negative effects on health, and more seriously, lead to cancer. A recent test showed that nail polish is one of the cosmetics containing the most toxic substances.

The thicker the paint, the more toxic it is.

Although nail polish manufacturers always claim that the content of toxic substances in their products is at a safe level and is not harmful to health, in reality it is very difficult to control this issue because many companies do not list the ingredients and quantities on the label, and even if they do, they do not list them truthfully.

The California Environmental Protection Agency has just released an investigation report showing that out of 25 nail polishes that the agency randomly tested, 12 had unclear labels, such as the words "the product does not contain toxic substances" on the product, but in fact, all contained toxic substances such as toluene and formaldehyde, and some products even had excessively high levels.

Overexposure to these chemicals can affect fetal development, cancer, asthma, and other chronic diseases. People who regularly apply nail polish and nail technicians are especially at risk.

With the problem of many toxic substances in nail polish, experts recommend that the more layers of nail polish you apply, the higher the toxicity. They also recommend that when painting your nails, you should increase room ventilation, or wear a mask and other protective equipment to avoid inhaling toxic gases. In addition, you should choose products with the closest manufacturing date.

Fake nails also pose health risks

To prevent the harmful effects of nail polish on health, many people have chosen the method of applying fake nails.

Currently on the market there are many types of fake nails with all kinds of designs, if you want to stick nails, first grind the nail surface thin, then put the fake nails on the real nail. Many people think that this way they can "carefreely" beautify themselves without harming their health, because they do not paint directly on the nails. However, nail stickers also have many potential health risks, because when the surface is worn down, the protective layer is also lost, at that time, the nails will become weak and brittle, leading to a high risk of infection, causing diseases such as nail fungus, psoriasis and other diseases.

Chemicals used to make fake nails can also cause poisoning. Therefore, experts recommend that people who work in kitchens or nursing staff should not wear fake nails. If you have to wear fake nails, you should not wear them for too long and should choose a nail salon with relatively good hygiene conditions. However, when you see symptoms such as red, swollen skin around the nails, inflammation, soft nails, and brittle nails, it is best to see a doctor to detect nail diseases early and treat them thoroughly.

According to My Huong - Women online - NT