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Nail Polish Risk: Harming Unborn Boys
Adapted from the "Care2 Ask Annie" newsletter.
A chemical known to harm the male reproductive system
is found in many nail and cosmetic products. The plasticizer, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), causes birth defects of testicular atrophy, reduced sperm count, and defects in the structure of the penis.
Not just a powerful reproductive toxicant but causing developmental problems as well, DBP was found in every single person tested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in October, 2000. The findings also showed the disturbing fact that women of childbearing age have 20 times more exposure to DBP than the rest of the population. CDC researchers speculate this is because of their higher use of cosmetics and beauty products. Whatever the cause, pregnant women are exposing their fetuses to DBP in utero.
The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) powerful new report, “Beauty Secrets: Does A Common Chemical In Nail Polish Pose Risks to Human Health?” by Jane Houlihan and Richard Wiles, names brands of 37 nail products including polishes, enamels, hardeners, and colors, that contain DBP. These include Chanel Nail Colour, Max Factor Diamond Hard Nail Enamel, Maybelline Ultimate Wear, and Oil of Olay Nail Lacquer.
The report also lists products free of DBP and toluene and formaldehyde. Types include L’Oreal Paris Jet-Set Quick Dry Nail Enamel, Revlon Nail Enamel, and Kiss Products Kiss Colors.
After finding DBP in so many cosmetic products, the EWG recommends that all pregnant women avoid all personal care products with the word phthalate on the label. To order “Beauty Secrets,” with their full list of toxic and less toxic nail care products, click . Artificial Nails a Fire Hazard
If after reading this you are thinking of switching to artificial fingernails, beware of open flames! Long artificial fingernails are a fire hazard. In a study at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, 87 percent of the sample nails tested ignited in one second or less. All of the synthetic nails burned completely. Common ways for nails to catch on fire is from open flames such lit birthday candles, lighting cigarettes, and open gas flames on stoves or in chemistry labs.
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Thabks for the info.
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I do not use nail enamels and therefore I do not need nail polish removers. I have a small battery power nail buffer that really makes my nails quite shiny.
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thankyou...
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Thanks noted
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There is a company called NailAid that makes products which do not contain any harmful toxins, such as formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate. It is very simple to order products from them; simply go to their website at www.nailaidworks.com. Plus, if you purchase two items, you get free shipping!
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Preg-safe? Well commercial polish is a NO NO. After reading all these warnings and how the body absorbs toxins, I would suggest no artificial beauty products either before, during, or after,[if nursing]. Suggestion: after bath or shower, apply vegetable food coloring to nails, then when nails are dry shine them with a little beeswax.
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This is something that has been bothering me lately as I really don't want to go a whole pregnant summer (I'm Down Under) without painting my toenails.... I knew to look for formaldahyde free polishes but they aren't easy to find here (The Body Shop stocks a few colours)...
Any recommendations on preg-safe polishes?
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