Clear out your closets, those old polishes have got to go!

Women today are increasingly aware of how external factors affect their bodies their babies. One area that doesn’t get a lot of coverage is Nail Polish, like hair dye – many women prefer not to use polish while they are pregnant and breast feeding.

Green Hands proprietor Naomi Andersson, discovered Suncoat Water Based Nail Polish while on maternity leave with her second child, she realised she wasn’t alone in searching for an alternative.

So why do companies use these chemicals? Naomi believes its because nail polish is not intended for use on skin. But, how many of us make the odd smudge?

Thankfully industry regulations in Europe changed in 2000. Nail Polish on sale now in the UK cannot contain Phthalates, which were the greatest concern, linked to foetal abnormalities.

But,

How many of us still have bottles of polish in our make up drawers dating back beyond 2000. These do pose a potential risk, as do polishes purchased outside Europe. Add to this the fact that it is still perfectly acceptable to manufacture sell Nail Polish containing Formaldehyde or Formaldehyde releasing ingredients, Formaldehyde has been linked to cancer. So, we still need to wise up on ingredients and clean up!

Naomi Andersson recommends we clear out those old polish favourites, if it was purchased before 2000 or so long ago we don’t remember then it needs to go in the bin! There are a number of alternatives on the market.

For women wishing to avoid solvents altogether (those with complaining husbands who don’t like the smell read on!) Green Hands offer Suncoat Water Based Nail Polish, available in a wide range of colours to suit all skin tones. This odourless polish works to make a film over the nail, which dries quickly, and lasts easily as long as solvent based polishes; You need to use Suncoat Natural Nail Polish Remover made from non GM Soy and Maize crops, which will work on all types of Nail Polish. No base coat is required, because the film over the nail doesn’t penetrate the nail in any way, the range does include a top coat which gives all the colours an added sparkle!