Ingredient Investigation: Acetone

Everyone loves a good manicure...


But there's an avoidable ingredient, known for its harmful effects, 
that may be in your polish & remover.

ACETONE

This colorless liquid is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers & nail finishes, but do you know any of its other uses?  Acetone acts as a solvent for airplane glue, fats, oils, & waxes.  Have you ever had fake, acrylic nails?  When you decide to take the nails off or get a new set, Acetone is the liquid used in the salon to dissolve the thick acrylic from your natural nails.  It's heavy-duty stuff, a lot stronger than necessary for natural nails.  

In 1992, a ban was proposed by the FDA to stop the inclusion of Acetone in astringent products because the ingredient had not proven to be safe & effective as claimed.

This ingredient can cause:
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