What are the dangers of wearing nail polish? girls
Since ancient times, nail finishing has been an important part of female beauty. It is undeniable that applying colorful and attractive nail polish does look good, but it may cause varying degrees of harm to health? The dangers of nail polish include pigment allergies, solvent carcinogenesis, etc. Let's take a look at the dangers of nail polish! Nail polish and health
The ingredients of ordinary nail polish are generally composed of two types, one is solid components, mainly pigments, flash substances, etc.; the other is liquid solvent components, mainly used are acetone, ethyl acetate (commonly known as banana water), phthalates, formate, formaldehyde, benzene, etc. These two types of chemicals have different adverse effects on different aspects of the human body to some extent. Let's talk about their impact on the human body and how to prepare for it!
The harm of pigments to women
There are many types of pigments, including natural and artificial pigments. Nowadays, the most widely used pigments are of course artificial pigments, but many artificial pigments are toxic and some contain heavy metals, which may be harmful to the human body. The well-known Sudan red is a carcinogen.
Natural pigments may also be mixed with harmful ingredients, but they can be purified to remove harmful ingredients, but the removal technology is quite difficult and costly, and generally not used by manufacturers. These pigments can harm women's health when used with nail polish.
Pigments vary according to the desired color, and are fired from potassium silicate, magnesium oxide, iron oxide, aluminum oxide, etc. Certain pigments, solvents and penetration enhancers in nail polish, such as ethanol, benzene, ketones, etc., will damage the deck after long-term use, resulting in damage such as brittle nail, nail longitudinal ridge, yellow nail, and nail malnutrition. Improper application may also cause damage such as nail furrow and nail furitis due to irritation.
The harm of solvents to women
The solvent components of ordinary nail polish are basically toxic or harmful substances, which is not known to the general public. The most severe of them should be phthalates, benzene, and formaldehyde, followed by acetone and ethyl acetate. Among them, phthalates can interfere with the normal hormonal balance, which can cause serious reproductive damage and other health problems; benzene and formaldehyde are carcinogens.
Nail polish is basically made of nitrocellulose as raw material, mixed with chemical solvents such as acetone, ethyl acetate, ethyl lactate, and phthalic acid, plasticizers, and chemical dyes. This nail polish can make nails bright and moist when applied to nails, and will not fade for a long time. But most of these raw materials are benzene-containing compounds, which are volatile, so most nail polish products and even some well-known brands have strong or light chemical odors. Chemical raw materials can cause adverse reactions in the human body, such as gastrointestinal discomfort and loss of appetite. Some inferior nail polish products are often added with titanate. If products containing this substance are used for a long time, it is easy to cause miscarriage and abnormal fetuses in pregnant women. However, toluenesulfame is a very easy ingredient to cause skin allergies, and it is often found in inferior nail polish products.
Poor nail polish contains up to 80 percent or so of carcinogens called phthalates. Phthalates are a class of softening chemicals that can enter the body through the respiratory system and skin, and if used too much, can increase the risk of breast cancer in women. Industry experts say that the emergence of these dangerous ingredients is mainly due to some unscrupulous manufacturers in order to reduce costs by replacing higher-priced nail polish raw materials with low-priced dangerous raw materials. This practice is not only a harm to consumers, but also a disaster for the entire nail polish industry. Someone in the market cuts costs, competes at low prices, and then everyone follows suit. Then someone uses cheaper and more dangerous raw materials.
Benzene has been widely used in various industries as a solvent. Benzene is very toxic and has a strong aromatic smell. It is a toxic substance that can cause acute and chronic poisoning. Benzene has skin irritation and can induce chromosomal aberrations in the human body. It is a carcinogen. At present, there is no standard for the determination of benzene in nail polish in our country, and there is no standard test method.
The chemical composition of nail polish is complex
The ingredients of nail polish are complex, and some even contain environmental hormones, which can cause cancer and affect the development of the fetus. Experts suggest that the average consumer should not wipe nail polish less, and pregnant women should not use it. The carcinogenic organic solvents such as "butyl acetate", "formaldehyde resin" and "isopropyl alcohol" contained in nail polish can cause dry eyes, dizziness, skin and respiratory irritation and dryness. In severe cases, it can damage the brain nerves or cause cancer. It is best to use the nail polish one week apart. The nail polish should be applied under ventilated conditions. Long-term application of nail polish will make the nails yellow. If not applied, it will be more ugly. The use of nail polish and polish removal water can easily make the nails fragile, thin, and easy to crack and break.
Since nails continue to grow, these phenomena will disappear as long as you rest and do not use nail polish. Some components of nail polish may cause allergic reactions in some people, but these people often do not know it, because the skin rash caused by nail polish allergies is usually not on the fingers or toes. Patients who touch the skin while the nail polish is not completely dry can cause allergic contact dermatitis, which is common in the eyelids, ears, lips, and neck.
Artificial nail slices can make up for people who usually cannot keep their nails or have defective and deformed nails. However, some nail adhesives can also cause irritant or contact dermatitis. Prolonged use can cause paronychia, nail infections, or nail bed dissociation. The aesthetic health of nails depends on a healthy body, balanced nutritional intake, maintenance of nail cleanliness, and proper trimming and hand care. Some diseases of the body often react on the nails, so if there are changes in the nails, it is best to consult a dermatologist first.
Nail polish remover also has hidden dangers
Many women like to change nail polish frequently, and before using new nail polish, they usually use nail polish remover to remove the previously applied nail polish. Nail polish remover is generally composed of strong organic solvents such as acetone, ethyl ketone, and ethanol, and their use will also cause greater damage to the nails. No matter what kind of nail polish, as long as it is applied for a long time, the nails will easily turn yellow. The use of nail polish can easily make the nails fragile, thin, cracked and broken. To restore the vitality of the nails, in addition to avoiding the use of inferior nail polish, you should also not apply nail polish every one or two days to allow the nails to breathe fully. And frequent use of nail polish will also cause sunken streaks on the surface of the nails. Some ingredients in nail polish may also cause allergic reactions in some people.
