Non-Toxic Nail Polish
By Tam
Sadly many nail products are caustic not only to you and the people around you, but to the environment too.
We should all do our part to think of future generations and use healthier, cleaner products.
There are plenty of different brands out there that take health, the environment and even animals into consideration when they make their nail products.
A List of Non-Toxic Nail Polishes
Acquarella Water Color
- Water based, non-toxic non-flammable and free of fumes
- Hydrates nails to help prevent cracks and chipping
- Fast drying
- No base or top coat needed
- No formaldehyde, phthalates or chemical solvents of any kind
- A full line of natural nail products
AllyKats Nail Polish
- Non-toxic and peel-off
Dr.’s Remedy
- Developed by podiatrists for their patients
- Free of formaldehyde, toluene and DPB
- Enriched with tea tree oil, garlic – both with anti-fungal properties
- Safe for pregnant women and children
Go Natural
- 70 colours to choose from
- Hypoallergenic & chemical-free
- Odour free, durable, chip-free finish
- Formaldehyde, toulene & acetone free
- Also sell natural nail polish remover
Honeybee Gardens
- Water-based, non-toxic and odour-free
- Earth-friendly formula
- 21 Long wearing colours
- Contains no FD&C colours, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, xylene or formaldehyde
- Also offer a odour-free polish remover
No-Miss Nail Polish
- Does not contain formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl-Pthalate or camphor
- Colours come from the earth
- Zinc oxide from the earth deflects UV rays
- Colours available without D&C dyes
Nubar Nail Lacquer
- Products are not tested on animals
- Fast drying, long wearing
- Vegan varnish
- Made without toluene, formaldehyde, acetone & phthalates (DBP)
Peacekeeper Cosmetics
- Products are not tested on animals
- Made without toluene, formaldehyde, acetone, phthalates, parabens or FD&C /Lake colouring
- Use minerals from the earth for colouring
- This line does contain copolymers
Piggy Paint
- Water-based formula is non-toxic, odour-free & hypoallergenic
- Designed for children, safe for kids
- Dries to a hard, durable finish
- Free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate, and acetone
- Also offer a natural, safe polish remover
Polished Mama
- Water based, free of odours and non-toxic
- Designed for expectant mothers & safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding
- Safe for kids
- Available in 12 colours
- Does not contain toluene, xylene, formaldehyde, ethyl acetate, acetone or dibuyl phthalate
Priti Nail Products
- Non-toxic and designed to resemble the plants they are named after
- Formulated without toluene, DBP, formaldehyde, carcinogens and petroleum products
- Made in a nut and egg free environment
- Also offer biodegradable soy polish remover
Refreshingly Free
- Non-toxic and odour free
- Made for children -easy to remove as it peels off
- Comes in 4 colours
- Free of formaldehyde, toluene and acetone
Safe Nail Polish
- This polish is odourless, non-toxic and hypoallergenic
- Requires no base or top coat
- Dries quickly and becomes hydrophobic (it actually repels water)
- Finished products are not tested on animals
- Does not contain animal products or by-products
- Remover also available
SpaRitual Nail Polish
- Vegan varnish
- Free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene
- Over 80 colours to choose from
- Varnishes are naturally coloured, no synthetic dyes are used
- Eco-friendly products and packaging
Suncoat Products
- Water-based – contains 70% water
- Environmentally friendly, non-flammable and virtually odour-free
- Free of phthalate and FD&C dyes – colours come from earth pigments and carmine
Toxicfree Boutique
- Water based
- Non-toxic, non-flammable & no harsh solvent odour
- Safe for children
- Environmentally friendly, free from harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde, phthalates or chemical solvents of any kind
- Remover is also available
- Developed by an aesthetician and salon owner while she was pregnant
- Long wearing finish
- Free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP and camphor
- Comes in over 300 colours
Zoya Nail Polish
Now For The Nail Varnish Remover
Many of these companies make nail polish remover too, so they are worth a browse. Nail varnish remover is no better for the environment so we urge everyone to support those who make non-toxic nail varnish remover.
Know of Another Brand?
We want to promote companies that make responsible decisions regarding beauty products. If you know of another company that manufactures non-toxic nail polish, please let us know so we can add them to the list.
How cool is this site.A great share,thank you so much!
I would like to know if any of these brands of non toxic polishes have acrylates in them – cause I am allergic to this. !!!
It would be great if all products were more green.
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You can buy Nubar which I always buy now on ebay and there are also other sites that sell this.
Brilliant brush and bottle. Nice little piece of kit!!
I’m glad that they are starting to make more and more products that are “green”.
I love the nail colors.
I will have to look out for these when I’m at the store.
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