I am one of those curious people that loves offensive smells like paint and smoke. At a nail salon I may as well be in heaven. The pungeant aroma of acetone and formaldehyde fills my nostrils, causing a slight tingly burning sensation that I quite like. But wait, did I say formaldehyde? Yes, I did.
And you thought formaldehyde was just for embalming bodies. Nope. Modern ingenuity has ensured this toxic carcinogen endless avenues into our lungs. Pressed wood products (including much modern furniture), tobacco smoke, textiles, insulation, glues and even our nail polish and polish remover serve as vessels, ferrying this toxin to port in our homes and other indoor environments to be inhaled and absorbed.It has been shown to cause cancer in lab animals and is suspected to do the same in humans. In addition to agravating the respiratory system and triggering asthma, the EPA tells us that it can also bring on severe allergic reaction symptoms as well as wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and skin rash.
You can reduce your exposure immediately by purging your home of formaldehyde carriers. One immediate change you can make is your nail polish and nail polish remover. I have found a fantastic spa brand of nail care products that are free of chemicals and toxins, including formaldehyde, and are 100% natural and cruelty free.
Karma Organics is the the natural product line of Karma Organic Day Spa in New Jersey. They offer an all natural nail polish remover that works and smells great as well as a mix of 50 trendy and classic colors of nail polish. I chose their Twinkle Twinkle Periwinkle for my manicure today and am so happy with the results. I layered it over their fast drying 2 in 1 Base Coat for a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Now my nails are an adorable shade of lavendar that will go great with my little black dress, shiney clutch and large right hand ring.
Win It!
Karma Organic is giving one lucky winner a bottle of their lavendar scented Organic Nail Polish Remover, one bottle of their 2 in One Base Coat and one bottle of Twinkle Twinkle Periwinkle Nail Polish! To enter, simply visit their online store and look over their fabulous collection of nail colors and then leave a comment on this post telling which color, aside from the one being given away, that you like. This must be done before any additional entries are accepted.
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This giveaway ends on January 25th at 11:59 PM CST and is open to all US Residents.
Good Luck!
