What happens in the body 10 hours after applying nail polish?

3. Dibutylphthalate (Dibutyl Phthalate) – used as a flavoring. This component of the nail polish can cause endocrine disorders, and respiratory and gynecological diseases.

Scientists conducted a study on 24 women. After 10 hours of application of the nail polish, diphenyl phosphate in their bodies reached 7 times higher concentration than normal, which is an alarming condition.

How to choose a nail polish that will be safe for your health?

There are specific warnings on some nail polishes:

1. “5 Free” – This symbol indicates that the nail polish does not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, dibutyl phthalate and camphor.

2. “3 Free” – This symbol indicates that the nail polish does not contain the following three components: formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene.

Next time before you purchase a nail polish, pay attention to its composition, because you decide about your health yourself.