For many years, the safety focus for nail salons has been the risk of bacterial or fungal infections from salons practicing sloppy hygiene. Now those concerns have been expanded. Facing mounting criticism from consumers as well as health and environmental groups, many nail polish manufacturers have acknowledged that their products contain Formaldehyde, Toluene or (DBP)Phthalate, linked to cancer and birth defects. All three chemicals are on California’s Prop. 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, yet the larger companies are still adding these cancer-causing ingredients to their products. Since the nails are an extension of the skin, the chemicals are absorbed into your body and can make you

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Here are a few facts about these common toxic nail polish ingredients:

Toluene

Toluene is a human reproductive and developmental toxin. It may affect the nervous system with symptoms like tiredness, confusion, weakness, drunken-type actions, and memory loss. It is thought to cause liver damage and skin irritation. In high levels it may affect the kidneys. Toluene has been linked to birth defects in laboratory animals.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a carcinogen and a common indoor air pollutant because its resins are used in many construction materials. Formaldehyde has caused cancer in the nose and throats of lab animals. Inhaling the fumes can result in watery eyes, headache, burning in the throat, and labored breathing.

(DBP) Dibutyl Phthalate

Phthalates are used to soften plastic, and are known to affect hormone function. Studies have linked phthalates to early puberty in girls and low sperm counts in men. Environmental groups claim phthalate exposure may contribute to the rising number of uterine problems in women and testicular cancer in men. It could also be one of the contributing factors to a rise in infertility in both sexes. Repeated and heavy exposure to dibutyl phthalate may cause nausea and/or vomiting, tearing of the eyes, dizziness, and headache. Long-term exposures may cause damage to kidneys and the liver. Pregnant women must consider that dibutyl phthalate may harm the developing fetus and the male testes.

After being touched with the effects of cancer within his own family, Noubar Abrahamian, founder of nubar, didn’t want to produce a product that could possibly harm customers so he set out to develop a healthy alternative for this hard working industry. nubar set the standards high for this task; they did not want to compromise wear-ability, durability or strength in the process. Finally, the task was finished, we are proud to announce to you, nubar, “The Healthy Alternative For Nail Care” exceptional nail lacquers, nail art and nail treatments containing zero Formaldehyde, Toluene or (DBP) Phthalate. nubar’s non-toxic line includes 14 exceptional Nail Treatments, over 180 colors, Moodies-48 color changing nail lacquers. nubar also carries 48 colors of nail art complete with their own individual stripping brush and dotting tool.

Nubar has made history with the introduction of “Nail Art Pens.” What makes nubar Nail Art Pens so unique? Each bottle contains the highest quality Nail Art Paint available and the finest striper brush inside the cap in combination with a fine tipped pen allowing the nail artist even more diversity in their creations. Whatever the imagination holds, Nail Art Pens by nubar makes creating as easy as 1-2-3.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, at the heart of the beauty and fashion industry,
nubar is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high-quality Nail Art and Nail Care products. nubar understands what it takes to be successful in the competitive and ever-changing world of nail technology. nubar is constantly striving for the best products to offer their customers and promises to continue to do so. nubar is available through over 500

 

Conveniently located in Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Fernanda's has been a leading wholesaler of Nail Polish, Nail Lacquers, Nail Art, Nail and Eye, Nail Treatment and Nail Polish products serving Canadian Spa and Beauty Salons since 1991.