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Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP):

DBP is a plasticiser that helps reduce chipping (aka the most annoying thing ever).

Why it’s so bad:

Long-term exposure can affect hormone function. Which means that it could mess things up in your changing-daily body. Eek.

Formaldehyde:

Formaldehyde is used in nail hardeners to ensure the polish bonds to the nail’s surface.

Why it’s so bad:

Although this resin is most often found in nail hardeners, not nail polish, it can cause allergies, skin abrasions and respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals.

Toluene:

Toluene is a solvent that makes nail polish super slick and simple to apply.

Why it’s so bad:

Inhaling toluene can cause severe harm—which is why you should always paint your nails in well-ventilated areas!

So, there are serious risks and bad effects caused by exposure to each of these chemicals; but you don’t have to shy away from nail polish completely, girlies. Instead, check out our fave 3-free brands, all formulated without any of the chemicals listed above:

3-free nail

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by Jillian Terry | 2/1/2016