Earth Friendly Nail Polish:Toxin -free Beauty
74History of Nail Polish
Various cultures throughout history have used color on their nails to signify beauty, social status, or spirituality.
Nail polish has its origins in China about 3,000 B.C. Chinese around 3000 B.C. Chinese, Japanese, and even early Italian cultures used various mixtures to tint the nails. Later Chinese royalty enhanced their nails with gold, silver, red or black.
The Egyptians used henna to color both their nails and the tips of their fingers as a sign of beauty. The various colors that were eventually used signified social status, with the royals using the deep, intense colors and the nails of the people becoming comparatively more pale as they ranked lower on the social ladder.
Nail polish as we know it today came into vogue in the 1920s, when nail enamels were inspired by automobile paints.
Toxins in Nail Polish
Modern polishes are full of toxins and you breathe them in, as well as absorb them through your skin every time you paint your nails. This is significantly worse if you have your nails done at a salon.The major toxins found in nail polish are:
- Toluene is a human reproductive toxin.
- Formaldehyde is a carcinogen
- Dibutyl Phthalate can cause infertility, uterine cancer, testicular cancer, fetal defects
For more information on these toxins and others commonly found in nail polish read the information at Pure Know How.
Peacekeeper Polish
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PeaceKeeper Natural Cosmetics French Manicure Kit
Price: $34.00
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PeaceKeeper Stunning Natural Vegan Nail Polish
Price: $12.00
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PeaceKeep Natural Nail Renewal Oil
Price: $12.00
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Zoya!
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6 ZOYA NAIL POLISH ~ BLISSFUL SPRING 2008 COLLECTION
Current Bid: $23.49
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6 NEW Zoya NAIL POLISH ~ BLISSFUL SPRING 08 COLLECTION
Current Bid: $23.49
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Lot of Five NEW Zoya Nail Polish Yasmeen, Ki, Ivy More
Current Bid: $20.00
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ZOYA Downtown Collection FREJA Nail Polish Gray New
Current Bid: $5.00
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Zoya Nail Polish - Eva
Current Bid: $3.25
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6 ZOYA NAIL POLISH SET ~ SMITTEN ~ SUMMER 2007
Current Bid: $23.49
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Eco-Friendly Polishes
But does that mean that you have to have bare naked nails for the rest of your life?
Not at all. More and more companies are developing toxin free polishes in a variety of beautiful colors. The cost is similar to the better nail polishes.
Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel-
- organic
- made in the U.S.
- non-toxic
- crueltyfree
- 15 colors
- remove with acetone free remover or vodka
Peacekeeper Polishes are eco-friendly and they donate all proftis to women's advocacy and human rights issues.
- Cruelty free
- 8 colors plus a top and bottom coat
- donate after tax profits
- non-toxic
Zoya Nail Polish has a ton of colors, more than most of the other eco-friendly cosmetic companies. In fact there are 240 colors! Reviews are good. This seems to be the top polish on the green cosmetic market right now.
- 240 amazing colors
- available at many salons
- non toxic
- great reviews
- certified organic
- 20 colors
- water based
- non-toxic
- fast drying
- 100+ colors
- non-toxic
- polish for children as well as adults
- corn and soy based formula
- eco-friendly
- water based
- 32 colors
- non-toxic
- quick drying
- peel off
- water based
- environmentally friendly
- 18 colors
- 20 colors
- eco friendly
- non toxic
- chop resistant
There are new cosmetics being developed every day, so this should by no means be considered a complete list but a starting place.
It is especially important that pregnant women, and those nursing children be aware that the various toxins in normal polishes can have an effect on the normal growth of both the fetus and the nursling, as well as upon their future health.
Non-toxic cosmetics are available in many types, colors and formulas. Prices overall are about the same as the better cosmetic brands, but really, the safety is priceless.
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Comments
Hi Marye,
Fantastic information! I had no idea there were so many options for non toxic nail polishes. Thanks for doing all that legwork! I will be trying out some soon!
Catheirne
W- it does pay to keep up with what is happening, that is for sure!
Catherine- no problem. There are actually more but these are the tops.




werdux says:
2 weeks ago
So many toxins now days! Who knows what horrible things we are doing to ourselves and our kids with everything we use in day to day life!