Non Toxic Nail Polish – Finally!
January 4, 2009
What’s wrong with conventional nail polish?
Plenty.
In fact, I’ve been scared off from painting my girls’ fingernails and toenails because of the ingredients in typical nail polishes. Such things as formaldehyde (a known carcinogen), toluene and phthalates (both toxic to the reproductive organs).
The really disturbing thing is that since little girls tend to chew off the polish quite a bit, not only will they be exposed to these nasties through their noses when the paint is applied, but also through their mouths when they chew or bite their nails.
So I was pretty stoked to find out about Piggy Paint non toxic nail polish and remover. Invented by a mom (of course!) of two girls, its claim to fame is that it’s “safe as mud”. Melanie, the mom in charge of Piggy Paint, says it can even be used on the compost pile.
Very impressive.
You can see the girls’ nails painted with alternating “Forever Fancy” (pink) and “Tea Party for Two” (blue).
When I opened the bottles to paint their nails, I was amazed to find that the polish had NO ODOR.
I don’t know about you, but on the rare occasion I step into a nail salon to get a summer pedicure, the smell just about knocks me down.
Piggy Paint is pleasantly free of any kind of noxious odor, which tells you something right off.
I was also happy with how long it lasted. I painted my toes the blue color and it looked good for several days. My thought was that it would wear off sooner (like those peel off nail polishes I remember when I was a kid?), but it lasted as long as any conventional nail polish.
Instructions on the website say to allow a longer drying time and even to use a hair dryer to set the paint, but I didn’t even bother and noticed no smearing. I only applied one coat – perhaps two or more coats would have required a lengthy drying time.
Piggy Paint also has a non toxic nail polish remover. It’s hypoallergenic, contains no acetone, is biodegradable and also made from natural ingredients.
Kudos to Melanie Hurley of Piggy Paint for inventing a safe, non toxic nail polish and nail polish remover!
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Note: A reader emailed to say:
Glad to get a lead on another choice for non-toxic nail polishes. I also recently came across non-toxic polishes at http://www.honeybeegardens.com
I’ve bought some of the peel-off kind for my dd and I’m very pleased with them. I think I’ll supplement with some of the great colors offered by piggypaint. Thanks!
nice, I’ll have to look for that