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17-Free Nail Polish


What is 17-Free nail polish?

Traditional nail polish can contain chemicals that may be unsafe to use on your skin and nails, and that aren’t necessary to include in the formula for the performance of the product.

 

What is non-toxic nail polish?

While there is no way to create a completely chemical-free nail polish that doesn’t compromise the performance of the product, SeneGence Nail Polishes have fewer chemicals than many others available on the market, making them a better and more non-toxic choice.

 

Why choose non-toxic nail polish?

Many traditional nail polishes contain strong chemicals that can be harmful to health. The three main chemicals to avoid are Formaldehyde, Toluene, and the DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate) that are potential endocrine disruptors. Other offending chemicals that can be cause for health concern include camphor, xylene, Phthalates, and more. It is best to avoid these ingredients when choosing your nail polish.

 

What is 17-Free?

This commonly refers to 17 chemicals often used in the formulation of Nail Polish by other companies. SeneGence Nail Polish is free from the following troublesome and sometimes harmful chemicals:

SeneGence Nail Polish is made without 17 chemicals:   Acetone, Animal-Derived Ingredients, Bisphenol-A, Camphor[1], Ethyl Tosylamide, Formaldehyde[2], Formaldehyde Resin[3], Gluten, Glycol Ether of Series E (Gycol ethers derived from ethylene oxide), Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, Parabens, Phthalates (including DBP[4]), Styrene, Sulfate, Toluene[5], Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP/TPP)[6], or Xylene[7].

You can have peace of mind knowing that you are choosing Non-Toxic 17-Free SeneGence Nail Polish. The only thing you will have to worry about is which gorgeous color you will choose!


[1] Camphor is typically used to give the nail polish its glossy look. If inhaled over long periods of time may cause nausea, dizziness, headaches.
[2] Formaldehyde is a commonly used in nail polish to harden polish and preserve it by protecting it from bacteria. It is also a known carcinogen. 
[3] Formaldehyde Resin is a derivative of Formaldehyde, used in nail polish to create the shiny and durable film.  It is a known skin allergen.
[4] Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is used in nail polish as a nail hardener. It is a chemical known to be an endocrine disruptor. 
[5]Toluene is used in nail polish as a solvent. It may cause light-headedness and nausea.   
[6] Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP) is commonly added to nail polish to improve flexibility (additive plasticizer) and as a flame retardant. It is a chemical known to be an endocrine disruptor.
[7] Xylene is commonly used in nail polish to keep the polish smooth. The vapors may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, throat and may cause dizziness and headaches.