Cure For The Toxic Pedicure
Date: November 14, 2007 | Category: Beauty, Makeup
My four-year-old daughter and I love going for pedicures but the toxic formulations found in most polishes make these mother/daughter outings a rare occasion. Beauty definitely comes at a high price when it comes to nail polish. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene and formaldehyde are three common ingredients that plague traditional offerings. DBP is a plasticizer that has been banned from beauty products in Europe due to its link to birth defects and reproductive/developmental toxicity (that’s scary). Hence, pregnant, nursing, and women who may one day wish to have a baby should avoid DBP. Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with vapors that are classified as a probable human carcinogen. And toluene is a solvent that studies have shown a correlation with reproductive risks, such as deformities, and other health related issues. Bite on this: around 45% of teenagers nibble on their nails (how do you think a 4-year-old fares?). Soulstice to the rescue. This collection of lacquers manages to leave all those chemicals behind, yet rivals its toxic counterpart in performance (of course it isn’t quite an all natural product, but unless you are willing to go bare, it is the safest solution). For the sake of our readers, Andrea is sporting the “gotham” black shade; it went on smooth and shiny and lasted a few days before beginning to chip (which is amazing for her!). Soulstice also eliminated all superfluous packaging and is committed to manufacturing entirely in the US, to both ensure quality and reduce the embodied energy of their product. And it’s cruelty-free and PETA-friendly. I’m thinking, essential stocking stuffer this season for all those well-behaved young ladies (there’s got to be a few out there).
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