It is”7-free,” which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.
When it comes to beauty practices, I am fairly low maintenance, but there is one thing that I do like to indulge in occasionally – and that is doing my nails. I know, I can already hear the chorus of commenters calling it shallow, vain, and “a form of self-mutilation” (yes, that’s an actual TreeHugger comment). But come on, don’t we all have our little vanity-driven quirks?
As my colleague Ilana discovered on her nightmarish trip to a nail salon, I too have learned never to allow an aesthetician to trim my cuticles, as it is painful and has led to infections in the past. But when it comes to painting them myself, a bit of color perks up my day and makes me feel more put-together for special occasions.
My biggest concern, however, is not the perceived vanity of the practice, but rather the chemical composition of the polish. Most conventional nail polishes are a blend of horrifically toxic ingredients that put not only the wearer at risk for having the polish on for a prolonged period of time, but also anyone who applies it in a salon setting.
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