These days some of the latest buzz words in beauty are ones like ‘green’, ‘eco’, ‘organic’ and ‘pure’, and while we are conscious of the ingredients we put ‘in’ our bodies we have yet to focus seriously of what we put ‘on’ our bodies. In an attempt to lessen the toxic burden on our bodies, there is a bit of a focus on areas such as our skin and hair care, but products like nail polish don't always get the attention they deserve. The term ‘8-Free’ refers to the eight most common chemicals found in traditional nail polish – Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBT), Camphor, Parabens, Triphenol Phosphate (TPHP) and Sulfates – all of which are toxic and damaging to the nail. Today, with clean beauty brands on the rise, you can now find natural nail polish free of all these nasty chemicals to pretty your tips worry-free. We’ve rounded up some of the best to help you navigate natural nail care.
Tenoverten
Free Factor: 8-Free
This NYC-based collection of nail polish and nail care was created as a continuation of the popular tenoverten nail salons, now with three locations across New York. The collection consists of 8-Free long-lasting colours and care products that help promote stronger, healthier nails. Each tenoverten polish is named after a street in Downtown Manhattan and embodies the essence of the unique neighbourhoods that inspired them. ‘031 Fulton’ Nail Polish, CAD$22.00, www.sephora.ca
